Strawberries in a barrel

[davholla]

Has anyone ever grown this and had it go well?

[davholla]

[elhuerto]

I have them in a sack with like pouches / pockets round the side of the sack and worked very well for me last year. Saved space and keeps the fruit off the ground.

[davholla]

I have them in a sack with like pouches / pockets round the side of the sack and worked very well for me last year. Saved space and keeps the fruit off the ground.

What did you fill it with?  I have one of the plastic planters and the strawberries should be replaced either this spring or this autumn but I am not sure if it is worth it or not.

[elhuerto]

I think I mixed up some compost with soil left over from digging the pond. I was unsure at first and just did the one as a test, liked the idea and did a couple more. I also put a plastic bottle in the centre with holes for watering from the inside.