How to Grow Raspberry Plants in Pots

Plant each raspberry plant in a 15- to 18-inch pot. The pot should have drainage holes on the bottom side. Add a single layer of rocks, gravel or broken pottery in the bottom of each pot. This will keep the soil from running out of the drainage holes and keep the water draining easily.

Mix together 4 parts compost to 1 part potting soil for as many pots as you plan on planting. Fill each pot with the soil, leaving an inch of clear space at the top.

Dig a hole that's twice as wide as the plant's root ball and the same depth as the original container. Remove the raspberry plant from its original container and place it into the hole. Cover the roots with soil. Pat the soil firmly around the plant with your fingers to remove any air pockets.

Water the raspberry plants immediately after planting them. Keep the soil moist. Check the soil by sticking you finger down into the soil about 1/2 inch. If it feels dry, water it. Water it enough each time so that the water begins to drain out of the drainage holes.

Fertilize the raspberry plants about once a month during the spring-summer growing season. Use a balanced fertilizer, such as 10-10-10, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Place the potted raspberry plants in a sunny location.