Climbing fruit?

[Pacey]

Just got my first flat with a garden, got a fence that needs covering. Was just going to cover it in ivy or something but if i can get fruit or something out of it why not.
Fence is about 12ft long and 7ft high.
Any suggestions?

[DavidT]

Grape, thornless Blackberry or Loganberry spring to mind.

[Pacey]

I was thinking grape, but all the pics iv seen are like dangling over things rather than just up, they ok to just go over a fence?

[DavidT]

I think you`d be better off with the Blackberry, much easier to look after and prune.

[Pacey]

Thanks for the advice, will try and get some asap lol

[DavidT]

Make sure it`s a thornless one, to save the tears at harvest time.

[Pacey]

i dont mind the odd prickle if it keeps things from eating all the fruit before me lol

[DavidT]

Thorns don`t stop the birds and squirrels.

[Pacey]

thornless it is then lol

[DavidT]

Go for either Merton Thornless or Oregan Thornless.

[Pacey]

Another question if you dont mind lol
Will this stay on the fence all year round or does it die back at all?

[DavidT]

You`ll cut out the stems that have fruited, but you`ll have new stems on the fence. When it comes down to it you would be growing domesticated brambles.

[Pacey]

Originally Posted by DavidT

You`ll cut out the stems that have fruited, but you`ll have new stems on the fence. When it comes down to it you would be growing domesticated brambles.

Thanks again, i discovered i already have wild (thorney) blackburries growing in the garden, you think i should just leave them, replace or add to?

[DavidT]

Your choice. I personally would get rid of the wild ones and plant the ones I can control.