Strawberry planter

[davholla]

I filled a strawberry planter 3 years ago and they have never done very well. Should I replant it and if so any advice on how to and when?

I think I made a mistake when I filled it as I did not have any grit.

[davholla]

[saddad]

The usual problem with Strawberry planters is they don't get enough water..  :-\

[tomatoada]

Years ago had a square one with open bottom, and tube with holes down the centre.  Watered twice a day.  I use to flood it until water came out of the bottom as I was told you could not over water.  Very poor result.  When my husband and I lifted the planter up in the Autumn the soil/compost stood on its own and only the top few inches were wet. The contents were so dry we had a job to break it up.  Gave that idea up.  I don't remember what we did with the planter.  Sorry to be so pessimistic.

[flowerlady]

I actually grow mine in very large flowerpots and they sit on saucers which I always keep topped up!

Perhaps this link might help you ... I feed my strawbs AND use slow release pellets!  ;)

http://www.unwins.co.uk/growing-strawberry-plants-ggid12.html

[nilly71]

If the design lets you, use plastic fizz/milk bottles with loads of holes in, buried in the soil. fill these with water every few days and all the plants will get watered.

Neil

[davholla]

If the design lets you, use plastic fizz/milk bottles with loads of holes in, buried in the soil. fill these with water every few days and all the plants will get watered.

Neil

That is a brilliant idea.  Do I need to replace the plants after 3 years???

[Robert_Brenchley]

IT's probably sensible. Replace them with rooted runners in autumn. If you do 1/3 every year, you'll never have a year with only small plants.