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Daily care and tips for Small Fruits & Berries

When and how should you plant fruit trees in your garden?

Planting is ideally carried out between October and March, outside periods of frost, to allow the roots to establish well before spring. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball, loosen the soil deeply, and work well-rotted compost into the bottom of the planting hole. Water generously immediately after planting, then monitor soil moisture during the first few weeks.

Why isn’t my fruit bush producing any fruit?

T'he lack of fruit is most often due to insufficient sunlight, improper pruning, or soil that is too low in nutrients. Some species, such as blackcurrants, need compost applied in spring to support flowering and then fruit formation. Also check that the'shrub gets'at least six hours of direct sunlight per day during the main growing season.

Where can I buy quality berries and fruit trees?

Plant and Stories offers a selection of soft fruits and fruit trees from French and European growers, ensuring vigorous, well-rooted plants. Each shrub is carefully packaged and delivered quickly and securely right'to your garden or patio. This selection makes it easy to create a delicious garden corner suited to any space, from a large garden to a city balcony.

Everything you need to know about Small Fruits & Berries

Which small fruits are easiest to grow in the garden?

Redcurrant, raspberry and blackcurrant bushes are among the easiest fruit bushes to establish in the garden, as they tolerate a wide variety of soils and require little m'aintenance once established. These shrubs start producing fruit in their second year after planting and cope well with harsh winters down to'20°C. Fig trees are also very easy to grow in regions with mild winters or under protection.

What’s the difference between a fruit tree planted in the ground and one grown in a pot?

In the ground, the roots can grow freely, and the shrub reaches its mature size more easily while gaining greater resistance to frost. In a pot, growth remains more compact, making it ideal for balconies and small patios, but requiring more frequent watering and repotting every two to three years. Dwarf varieties of redcurrant or everbearing raspberry are particularly well suited to this growing method.

How cold-hardy are small fruits in cold climates?

Most small fruit plants, such as currant bushes, blackcurrant bushes, or raspberry bushes, can withstand temperatures as low as'20°C below zero without any special protection. Fig trees are more sensitive and need winter fleece or must be grown in pots and brought indoors to a frost-free place in regions with harsh winters. A thick layer of mulch around the base of the'shrub effectively protects the roots during the coldest months.

Small Fruits & Berries

Raspberry bushes, currant bushes and fig trees thrive in sunny to partially shaded spots, in well-drained, enriched soil. The ideal planting period is between October and March, outside of freezing conditions.

The essentials at a glance:

  • ☀️ Exposure: Sunny to partially shaded
  • 🌱 Soil: Well-drained and enriched with organic matter
  • 📅 Planting: October to March, when there is no risk of frost
  • 💧 Care: Regular watering and mulching around the base
  • 🎯 Use: In the ground or in a pot on a balcony

Soft fruits and fruit trees: enjoy a harvest from your own garden

Nothing compares to the pleasure of picking a handful of raspberries yourself or enjoying a fig ripened in the sun. This selection of soft fruit plants and fruit trees includes varieties suited to growing in the ground as well as in pots on a balcony or terrace. Reliable favourites include the Raspberry Bush, the Currant Bush and the Fig Tree, prized for their generous yields and ease of growing in the garden.

Planting and caring for fruit trees in the garden

Most of these fruit-bearing shrubs prefer a sunny to partially shaded spot and well-drained soil enriched with organic matter at planting time. The ideal period is between October and March, outside of freezing conditions, to encourage good root development before growth resumes in spring. Regular watering during the first year and mulching around the base help reduce water stress and promote a bountiful harvest.

Buy soft fruit plants and fruit trees from Plant and Stories

Our selection of soft fruit plants and fruit trees comes from French and European growers, chosen for the quality of their plants and their ability to establish well in the garden. Each shrub is shipped in carefully designed packaging to arrive in perfect condition, with fast, secure delivery. Whether planted in the ground or grown in a pot on a balcony, these fruit trees will find a place with ease in any productive garden.

To find out more, read our complete guide: Soft Fruit Plants & Fruit Trees in the Garden: The Complete Guide.

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