GROW STRAWBERRIES IN A POT

Home » Home and Family » Gardening Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search V. L. Hamlin Basic PLUS Author | 5 Articles Joined: July 13, 2007 United States How to Grow Strawberries in a Pot By V. L. Hamlin | Submitted On May 09, 2017 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article Expert Author V. L. Hamlin Even on the coldest of winter days you can enjoy your favorite strawberry snacks and desserts without having to pay the phenomenal costs at the grocery store. All you have to do is grow strawberries in a pot right in your kitchen! And it's not as hard as you might think. Growing strawberries in a pot is actually very simple and a great way to ensure that your fruit is all organic and doesn't contain any harsh chemicals or pesticides. Here's how to Grow Strawberries in a Pot at Your House Necessary supplies: Everbearing Strawberry Plants Organic Soil Self draining hanging pot with water collector Purchase already started strawberry plants from your local garden center or buy them online from a reputable retailer. When purchasing your strawberry plants, be sure that the plant is an everbearing strawberry, meaning it will continuously produce fruit throughout most of the year. Fill the hanging pot about 1/2 way with dampened organic soil and place the strawberry plant in the center. Continue filling the pot with soil until it is full. Be sure to use a large hanging basket with good drainage in the bottom. A self draining pot with a water collector at the bottom is a great choice for strawberries. Press the soil down gently, but don't compact the soil. The plant needs room to grow and if the soil is too tight, it will make it harder for the roots to take place. Lightly water the soil. Don't soak the soil, or you risk drowning your new plant. Just water until the soil is damp and pliable. Hang the strawberry plant in bright sunlight for at least six to eight hours each day. Water as needed. If you are using a self watering planter, follow the guideline on the planter. If not, you're strawberry plant will likely need to be watered every other day, providing you live in a moderate climate. Drier climates may need to water daily. Place the plant in a dark or dimly lit area after the sun sets and leave it there until the sun rises the next day. A room that is unused or not often used is a great place to leave the strawberry plants during the night, so you can ensure they do not get damaged. Pick the strawberries as they ripen and place them into freezer bags for long term storage or make jellies, jams or preserves. Vanessa Hamlin is a freelance writer and designer currently writing for a variety of websites. Vanessa owns and operates Food * Life * Design where she posts about well, food, life and design. In addition to writing, Vanessa owns and operates VLHamlinDesign, her design shop, where you can find a huge variety of greeting cards, custom invitations and personalized stationery. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/V._L._Hamlin/107191 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 20 times Word count: 405 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Home and Family: Gardening V. L. Hamlin Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Gardening Article Feed Gardening Article Feed Find More Articles Search Similar Articles How to Grow Your Own Vegetables, Or Not - The Mid Life Devil's Advocate View How To Grow Healthy Organic Herbs Get Set For Winter With Complete Hydroponic Systems For Growing Plants Indoors How to Start Gardening Container Strawberries How Does Your Garden Grow? Plant Propagation Growing Organic Strawberries How to Choose Plants For Your Container Garden Organic Gardening - Growing Fresh Fruit in Containers How to Create Your Very Own Edible Landscape In Your Landscape Design Planting, Maintaining and Eating Strawberries Recent Articles Utricularia Plants: Learn About Managing And Growing Bladderworts Top 10 Water Primrose Facts You Need to Know Coontail - Mechanical and Chemical Control Options Moderate May Weather in Southern California Makes Gardening Easy The 5 Elements of Caring for a Bonsai Tree Winter Gardening - How to Grow Vegetables in Winter Things to Consider For Buying Plant Seeds Why You Should Plant a California Native Garden Planning Your Garden Part 1 6 Easy Tips for a Beautiful Lawn EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide