i had mine in containers that didnt do so well.
i put them in ground, and they looked shabby for months
i gave them some mycorrhizae, and it took a few weeks
but , they really took off after that.
also, they are in a raised bed with garden soil.
i think when the roots finally hit the soil underneath
(mostly sand), is when they started growing faster.
not sure if i am a fan of the growth habit.
they fall over, and produce "branches" that sprout up,
then THEY fall over etc...
i did harvest a few handfuls of fruit in the fall.
this is 3 plants... 2 are smaller, most of this jumble, is 1 plant.