Soil
Will grow on relatively poor soil as long as it is well drained and compost is dug in. pH of 6.5 to 7 preferred.
Position
Sunny position.
Frost tolerant
Yes but cover if a severe frost is forecast.
Feeding
Mulch with well rotted compost annually.
Companions
Agastache and Chives.
Spacing
Single Plants: 4′ 11″ (1.50m) each way (minimum)
Rows: 4′ 11″ (1.50m) with 4′ 11″ (1.50m) row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Plant in mid-fall or early winter when it’s not too cold for a little root growth to help them establish.
Notes
After harvesting prune the bush back to three buds. Vines can gradually be trained up a support system.
Harvesting
Harvest fruit when ripe, thinning a few out beforehand to allow others to swell.
