Here's how to grow strawberries in a container ¹ ²:
- Choose compact strawberry varieties, such as 'Seascape', 'Albion', 'Yellow Wonder', 'Ozark Beauty', 'For Laramie', or 'Quinault'.
- Select a container that is at least 6-8” deep with drainage holes.
- Use a potting mix that includes organic matter and has a pH between 5.5 and 7.0.
- Plant strawberries 6-8” apart in the container.
- Place the container in full sun, receiving at least 8 hours of direct sunlight.
- Water the container consistently, checking every 1-3 days.
- Fertilize with a well-balanced granulated organic fertilizer every 2 weeks until they start flowering.
- Harvest ripe berries as they appear to promote more flower production.
