How to Hang Strawberry Planters
Strawberries planted in the ground are susceptible to pests and wildlife eating their delicious fruit. Because strawberries have shallow root systems, they make great planter and container plants. By hanging them in planters, you reduce the risk of them being harmed and contribute a lovely focal point for your yard. There are three types of strawberry plants that bear fruit at different times: June bearing, day neutral and everbearing. Choose the right type for your region for optimal growth. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide what type of strawberry plant you want to grow in your hanging basket. The Brighton variety is one of the most popular everbearing strawberry for hanging planters. Choose a time in the early spring if you live in a region with cold winters or a time in the fall if you have mild winters to plant your strawberry plants.
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Fill your planter with potting soil. Mix in a complete plant food like Osmocote. Choose five or six strawberry plants to grow in you container. Place their roots in water an hour before planting.
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Lift your strawberry plants up and prune off any damaged roots. Make sure the roots are 4 to 5 inches long. Plant the strawberries so the crown is above the soil level and the upper roots are 1/4 inch above the soil. Water your plants thoroughly because strawberry plants need moist soil to thrive.
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Hang your hanging planter in a place that receives direct sunlight. Water your fruit every day until the growing season and then give it 1 inch of water a week.
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Fertilize you strawberry plant once a month. Use a fertilizer with a NPK ratio of 10-10-10. Stop fertilizing in later fall to allow the plant to go dormant.
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Tips & Warnings
Remove any blossoms that appear on your strawberry plant during the first six weeks after planting so the plant can focus on producing fruit.
Rotate your plant to avoid one side growing larger than the other side.
