Kris’s top 5 fruit to grow in pots

Blackberry ‘Black Cascade’

Unruly blackberries simply aren’t suitable for small spaces, but this is a game changer. Expect to pick up to 1.3kg of fruit from a single basket. Compact and easy, just cut back hard after fruiting.

Mr-fothergills.co.uk. 0333 777 3936.

Redcurrant ‘Stanza’

Redcurrants perform well in containers. One potted plant supplies enough for my family’s fill of summer dessert garnish and Christmas redcurrant jelly! ‘Stanza’ is a compact form that’s ideal for patios.

Chrisbowers.co.uk. 01366 386858.

Raspberry ‘Ruby Falls’

Another first for baskets! Compact, multibranching, thornless plants yield up to 1.5kg of fruit from June. Old canes are pruned after flowering, leaving new shoots to crop next year. 8 Thompsonmorgan.com or 0844 573 1818.

Duo Fruit trees

Two varieties on one tree - always a great conversation starter! Choose from apples, pears or plum – or treat yourself to the whole collection. A great way of doubling up on available pot space. Visit Vanmeuwen.com or 0844 557 1850.

Blueberry ‘Pink Lemonade’

A pink-fruiting blueberry, just to confuse you! Glowing pink fruits contain sweet, juicy, white flesh with few seeds and look particularly at home with ornamental patio plants. Has lovely autumn foliage.

Dobies.co.uk. 0333 240 5933.