Buckingham

Season Overview

Description

Buckingham is a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry, which was bred in Scotland in the 18th century.

Growing tips

Tayberries like warm, sunny to semi-shady and somewhat sheltered spots. The soil should be rich in humus, well-drained and not too dry in summer. They can be planted in spring or fall. Loosen the planting site generously and amend heavy, loamy soil with sand and leaf humus. After planting, spread some garden compost in the root area and then work it in shallowly. Just two plants are enough for a family of four; the planting distance should be at least 150 centimetres, preferably two meters. Tayberries should always be planted a little deeper in the ground than they were in the pot. The plants, like their parents blackberry and raspberry, are best grown on a trellis to prevent impenetrable thickets. Keep the soil moist for the first time after planting. The plants are very grateful for a mulch, for example grass cuttings, especially as winter approaches. In very cold regions and extremely icy winters, protection with coniferous branches or fleece is advisable. An organic fertilizer or a dose of compost in spring promotes flower formation.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Moist

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

High

Dark germinator

Germination temperature

20 - 25 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

200 cm

Row spacing

100 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm