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How to Grow Strawberries in Containers | Growing Strawberries in Baskets


I am really sweet on strawberries this year. I’ve been tucking them in practically all of my pots and enjoying the tasty rewards for over a month now. Which has led to a problem of abundance. What do I do with the one or two plants left in a six pack that I have no room for in my larger pots?

I found this basket at the dollar store. By lining it with moss and filling the basket with potting soil (and fertilizer!), it has become a great strawberry pot for less than $5. I’ve snuck in several of these small pots around my larger pots to fulfill my need for more strawberries!

Strawberries prefer well-drained soil, high in organic matter. They need full sun (at least 6 hours per day) for the best results. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer (like 5-5-5) once at the beginning of the season, and again after each crop is produced. Don’t over fertilize, as that will cause your plants to produce too many leaves and not enough fruit. Keep plants well watered

Some things to know about Strawberries

  1. There are three main kinds of strawberries: June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day-neutral. June-bearing produces one large crop in early summer, ever-bearing strawberries produce three crops (one in spring, one in summer, and one in fall), while day-neutral strawberries produce fruit throughout the growing season, with the biggest crops in mid to late summer.
  2. June bearing strawberries are usually better suited to the warmer climates, while ever-bearing and day-neutral strawberries do well in cooler climates.
  3. Alpine strawberries are the only sort that is worth trying to grow from seed. They’re day-neutral and produce tiny, sweet, delicious strawberries.
  4. You can treat strawberries as an annual and replace them every year, or as a short-lived perennial (they usually will only produce reliable crops for about three years).

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