Strawberry Planters

Strawberry planters are not only attractive, but can bring the delight of fresh fruit to your home or apartment. With only a small amount of effort anyone can own a container of growing strawberries in their garden, on a patio, or even inside.

First, make or buy a strawberry planter. Many plans are available for building tiered boxes. For those who just want a few plants in a small space it makes more sense to buy a strawberry planter. Check out our list on the left side of this page for stores that sell strawberry platners. Anyone who wants to buy a strawberry planter should check out this site on strawberry planters. It's a strawberry planter review site where you can check out user ratings of tons of strawberry planters and strawberry pots! Planters are made from many different materials: wood, plastic, terra-cotta, or ceramic. Plastic planters are lightweight, easy to move around, but they may be light enough to blow over in the wind. They are not porous, so over-watering can rot plant roots. Terra-cotta and wood are attractive and breathe well– so well that you may need to water frequently. They are heavier and more stable than plastic. Ceramic are the most expensive. They hold water without being completely impervious, and can be found to match your decor. There are even flexible, hanging plastic pockets that can be used for growing strawberries.

Growing strawberries successfully depends in part upon choosing the correct variety for your area. There are three basic kinds: June-bearing, ever-bearing, and day neutral. June varieties have one large crop early in summer. Ever-bearing varieties have two crops, usually in June and August. Day neutral berries will truly bear continuously all summer, but they will not tolerate hot weather.

Soil should be between pH of 5.3 and 6.5. Any good potting soil will be fine but it should contain, or have added to it, a slow-release fertilizer. Buy quality plants, remove dead leaves, and trim the roots to 5 inches. Plant one strawberry plant in each hole of the planter and four or five in the top. Fan the roots and place the crown of the plant even with the surface. Water regularly, and remove all blossoms for the first six weeks so the plants can become established. Strawberry planters need 6-8 hours of full sun or bright artificial light every day.

Soon, you will have colorful, delicious fruits in your own strawberry planters.