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Raspberries in tubs...what compost/soil?

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Floss
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Sorry, I know it's been asked before but I cannot find the answer by searching in the awful new format...

Have just bought 4 good size raspberry canes (2 each ot Tulamore & Autumn Bliss) and 4 large tubs, but I'm not sure what to plant them into? Top soil? Compost? John Innes no.3? Mix of all / any?
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  • -taff
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    Any combination or each separately, they don't mind. DOn't forget to water reguarly.
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  • Mojisola
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    Bought compost can be difficult to re-wet if it dries out.
    I would do a mix of bought compost and JI No 3 or top soil and HM compost if you have those.
  • fimonkey
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    Mine grow well in horse manure thats rotted fr a year, - holds the water well too.
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