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.
The usual problem with Strawberry planters is they don't get enough water.. :-\
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.
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
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
Quote from: nilly71 on September 04, 2009, 19:58:38
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???
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.