Berries are healthy, refreshing and delicious. In addition to the raspberries and blackberries, a delicious mixture of both is now available with the tayberry. We have put together tips on cultivation and care.

In a nutshell

  • the tayberry (Rubus fructicosus x idaeus) is a hybrid of raspberry and blackberry
  • Fruits are larger than raspberries and are easily detached from the cone
  • Taste sweet and sour
  • promises good harvest success in the garden
  • resistant to diseases and pests

description

The crossing between raspberries and blackberries is a popular test field for plant breeders. So far, this mixture has resulted in:

  • Tayberry
  • loganberry
  • Boysenberry

Tayberries are similar in growth to blackberries. They form long rods. The first varieties had distinct spikes. New breeds with almost spineless tails are now commercially available. The fruits look like raspberries. They are bright red in color. The berries are up to four centimeters long and taper towards the bottom. White flowers develop in May. Harvest time is between June and July. The red berries are more acidic than blackberries and raspberries. They convince with a high content of vitamin C. The Tayberry is a benefit for people with fructose intolerance. The fruits have a lower proportion of fructose than other types of berries.

Notice: Tayberries are harvested when fully ripe. They can then be easily detached from the peg that remains on the bush.

location

The optimal location for growing Tayberries is:

  • warm
  • sunny to semi-shady
  • sheltered from the wind

Tayberries prefer loose, nutrient-rich substrate. In good conditions, they grow very quickly and form long tendrils. You need a climbing aid. In a short time you can green a pergola with a plant or beautify house and garage walls.

Notice: The place where it originated on the River Tay in Scotland gave the Tayberry its name.

cultivation

If you want to plant a tayberry in the garden, choose a date in spring or autumn. Loosen the soil deeply. Mix compost under the soil so that the high nutrient requirements of the plant can be secured. When planting the tayberry bushes, keep a distance of at least two meters. Raise the planting hole so that the seedling can be planted a little deeper than in the pot. We recommend a drainage layer of gravel or shards of pottery, especially on solid, dense soil, so that the water can drain away unhindered at all times. Install a climbing aid when growing. Tayberries are self-pollinating. If you don't have the space, you can also put a single plant.

maintenance

Fasten the rods to the trellis immediately after planting so that they have enough space to develop. A fan-shaped distribution of the tendrils is recommended so that the berries can be harvested successfully despite the thorns. Water the Tayberry regularly. A mulch layer of grass clippings prevents rapid drying out.

fertilization

When planting, the berry bush is initially fertilized with fresh compost, which is poured directly into the planting hole. Fertilize older plants regularly in spring. Fertilizing promotes flowering and increases the chance of a successful berry harvest.

hibernate

The tayberry is considered to be extremely cold-resistant. However, especially in cool regions, we recommend covering the root ball with a layer of brushwood.

To cut

Tayberry bushes are pruned in spring and late summer after harvest. In the spring, the plant receives a training cut. All weak shoots are removed, only the strong bottom shoots remain. Five to seven bottom shoots are obtained per plant. This radical cut ensures the success of the harvest. Similar to blackberries and raspberries, the juicy berries form on the one-year shoots. In late summer after harvest, remove the harvested and any dry and thin canes. Cut these off close to the ground.

multiply

Propagating tayberries is easy:

  • Tie a strong tail down.
  • Secure them to the ground with a wire so that they can form roots.
  • After a few weeks, the shoot is rooted and firmly established. Separate it from the plant with a sharp knife.
  • Plant the offshoot in a warm, sheltered spot.

Diseases

The tayberry is considered to be very robust and resistant to diseases and pests.

frequently asked Questions

Why are the delicious tayberries not offered in the supermarket?

The fruits are delicate and do not keep long after picking. That is the reason you cannot buy the fresh fruit in stores. Delicious tayberry jams and jellies can be found at weekly markets more and more often.

How are tayberries processed?

Fresh berries are very aromatic, but also quite sour. Therefore, the red power packs are rarely eaten directly from the bush. They are ideal for preparing desserts, fruit spreads, jellies and juices. Tayberries freeze very well. This way you keep your unique aroma.

Which strains are suitable for beginners?

The favorite among the tayberries is the 'Buckingham Tayberry'. The variety impresses with thornless rods and a high yield.

Can tayberries also be cultivated in tubs?

The small variety 'Medana' is suitable for pot culture. If you don't have a garden, you can grow the plant on the balcony and harvest delicious fruits. Between May and June, the variety also enchants with a splendor of bright white flowers.

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Garden plants