How to Grow Strawberries in a Container

Strawberries are easy to grow and in a container. Anyone can grow strawberries, even if you live in an apartment you can grow your own fresh tasty strawberries. Homegrown strawberries taste better than store bought.

Try growing strawberries!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Container
• Potting Soil
• Strawberry Plants
• Fertilizer
• Water

1. PICK A SUNNY LOCATION
   Strawberry plants love sun. Find a nice sunny location for your strawberry container.
   
   If you don't have a sunny location, don't worry you can still grow strawberries indoors with a special container, see resources box below.

2. CHOOSE A CONTAINER
   Choose the container of your choice. Keep in mind strawberry roots need room to grow so you container needs to be at least 12-14 inches deep.
   
   You can also grow strawberries in hanging baskets.
   
   Place container in sunny location and fill with potting soil.

3. PICKING OUT STRAWBERRY PLANTS
   There are two main types of strawberries to choose from.
   * "June Bearing" will produce strawberries in spring or early summer
   * "Everbearing" also called "Day Neutral" will produce from early summer until frost.
   
   I recommend going with everbearing plants but check with your local nursery and find out what is best for your climate.

Tips & Warnings

• Strawberries need space to grow their best. Plant 10-12 inches apart so they have room to spread out.

Resources

• AeroGarden - Grow Food Indoors Year Round
• Low Priced Strawberry Plants
• Instant Container Gardens

[tnpos]

on 7/17/2009 Great tips! Thank You for the info! 5 and rec! P.E.A.C.E

[nybfutd]

on 6/15/2009 Good info -- Strawberries are hearty and will grow with little care, just keep them watered. 5*****

[casey63]

on 6/13/2009 I like this idea I never thought of it before.

[jaylynrichards]

on 6/9/2009 Yummy! Your picture of strawberries made my mouth water. Thanks for the article.

[smartz]

on 6/8/2009 Great article!