[dougens]

Hi
I have a quince tree in a pot being doing fine for years but never fruited.
I’m repotting on into a much larger whiskey barrel
Barrel is
Top diameter 67cm
Bottom diameter 54cm
Height 48cm
It will positioned on the stone patio

I have a few queries if anyone can help please?

- drilling 4 1” drainage holes in the bottom?
- making up a mix of PF compost / topsoil / perlite / blood and bone / some bark / homemade compost
- should I put it on wheels? I don’t really want to but at the least will put it on raisers to clear underneath?

But will this be moveable without wheels if we need to redo the patio?
It would need a few people.

Anyone any advice / experience please help.

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Finally I know repotting late. Will this be an issue?

Thanks all!

[Goosegirl]

Ah, I have a few whisky barrels that I got at a very good price all the way from Scotland and yes, they are heavy even when empty. If you can attach some sturdy wheels to the bottom then you will not only be able to move it, it will also help with any drainage issues.

[Yorkie]

Not sure that you need bark in the mixture?

Yes to the drainage holes - put broken pots or similar over the top of the holes to stop compost falling out and stop them blocking up.

I don't think it's too late to pot up - it would be different if digging up from the open ground, but repotting doesn't disturb the roots as much.