How to Grow Strawberries in Strawberry Pots

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Strawberry Flower in Pot

Spring is the time to plant strawberry plants. Strawberries grow easily in containers and pots and can be grown indoors and outdoors. Begin planting now so you can enjoy the ripe berries this summer.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Strawberry Plants
Strawberry Pot
Pre-Fertilized Potting Soil

Step 1

Strawberry pots can be easily found at gardening supply centers. It is an urn shaped pot with openings on the sides for the strawberries to grow. Strawberry pots and containers now come in several different options, including terra cotta and plastic. Both have their pros and cons.
Step 2

Fill the pot with soil and begin planting at the bottom of the strawberry pot. Place one berry plant in each pocket. Bury it deep enough that the top of the plant is just above the soil surface.
Step 3

Continue to work the strawberry plants into the openings up the side of the pot. Three to four strawberry plants can be planted in the top of the planter.
Step 4

Find a home for the strawberries. The plants will need at least six hours of full sun each day.
Step 5

Keep the strawberry plants well watered and have adequate drainage.

Tips & Warnings

An optional PVC pipe or tube can be placed down the center of the pot before filling with soil mix and strawberry plants. This will help keep the strawberries from getting dried out.
Strawberry plants are prone to being attacked by Aphids, Red Spider Mites. Use appropriate insecticides to treat the attacks on the strawberries.
Strawberry plants also tend to develop powdery mildew.
Keep the birds off the berry plants. They love the crop too.

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