Grow raspberries using store-bought fruit with expert's genius hack

An expert shared an easy way to grow your own raspberries at home using store-bought fruit to start with.

branch of ripe raspberries in a garden

Grow raspberries at home using store-bought fruit to start (Image: Getty)

Garden enthusiasts can now enjoy homegrown raspberries with a simple hack using store-bought fruit, as revealed by gardening expert Simon Keroyd.

This innovative method allows anyone to grow raspberries from the comfort of their own home, using just a few household items and some basic gardening supplies.

Simon Keroyd’s step-by-step guide makes it easy.

Use Supermarket Raspberries:

Start with fresh raspberries from your local supermarket.

Extract the Seeds:

Squish the raspberries and spread the resulting pulp on kitchen paper.

Leave it to dry for a few days until the seeds are revealed.

Prepare a Container:

Recycle a supermarket container by making holes for drainage.

Fill it with peat-free compost.

Trim and Plant the Seeds:

Cut the kitchen paper containing the seeds to fit the container, and place it on top of the compost.

Cover the paper with a layer of compost.

Germinate on a Sunny Windowsill:

Leave the container on a sunny windowsill to allow the seeds to germinate.

Alternative Planting Methods:

For outdoor planting, tear the seeded kitchen paper into pieces and plant them directly in the soil, covering them with a thin layer of soil.

Alternatively, you can place the seeded paper in large pots filled with compost.

Keroyd emphasizes the simplicity and efficiency of this method, which requires minimal effort and resources.

“Winning at life. My supermarket raspberries are growing in my garden and in my pots,” he says.

By following this guide, gardening enthusiasts can look forward to enjoying their own delicious, homegrown raspberries.

This method is perfect for those with limited gardening experience or space, proving that anyone can cultivate their own fruit with a little creativity and patience.

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