Growing Haskap Berries in pots?

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  1. JT123

    JT123 New Member

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    Hi there,
    I'm new to planting. Recently, I purchased two varieties of Haskap Berries, Blue Pacific and Blue Velvet, and have planted them in two seperate pots.
    According to my research they will grow up to 3-4'.
    They are currently in pots which hold 32 quarts of soil.
    I would like to continue keeping them in the same pots if possible.
    Any comments will be appreciated.
     
  2. woodschmoe

    woodschmoe Active Member 10 Years

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    They should be fine, all things considered. Standard container growing rule applies: don't let it dry out. Aside from that they seem pretty tough and adaptable, producing decent crops in full sun and part shade (more in sun though), and should like the extra moisture of a well watered container.
     
  3. abgardeneer

    abgardeneer Active Member

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    It that really as big as you expect them to get? I remember reading in one of Lois Hole's book many years ago, back when Lonicera caerulea was first becoming available around here, that they got to "4 - 5 feet tall and wide". We planted one, expecting these dimensions; however, within a few years, it got to 8' tall and developed a 14 foot radius spread.
     

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