Can Raspberries Be Grown in Large Patio Pots?

Size

• Raspberries can be grown in half barrels or 5-gallon containers. "Container Gardening for Dummies" recommends placing three to five plants in a half barrel. You may only want to place one or two plants in a 5-gallon container. You could also place raspberry plants in a hanging basket if you like.

Location

• The Container Gardening Expert recommends keeping raspberry plants in a cool place. Even so, the plants should not be exposed to frost. Raspberry vines need sunlight in order to bear fruit, so a spot on your patio with filtered sunlight in the afternoon can be an ideal area for these pots.

Watering

• Make sure there are holes in the bottom of your container to allow for adequate drainage. If possible, set the pot on a couple of wooden blocks to facilitate drainage. Raspberry plants do not like to be extremely wet, so take care not to soak the roots when watering them.