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Title: Strawberries - An experiment
Post by: allaboutliverpool on March 24, 2010, 18:30:24
Having seen strawberries grown at chest height for easy picking on TV, I thought that I would have a go myself.

There are three growbags, each containing 3 strawberry plants, a different variety in each - Cambridge Favourite, Pandora, and Maxim.
The frame underneath can be used as normal.

(http://allaboutallotments.com/aaastrawberrybed1.JPG)

(http://allaboutallotments.com/aaastrawberrybed2.JPG)

(http://allaboutallotments.com/aaastrawberrybed3.JPG)

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Title: Re: Strawberries - An experiment
Post by: greenhousegirl on March 24, 2010, 18:41:15
I grew strawberries on some racking (in pots and growbags) last year, made it so much easier for picking and I could also monitor how many my grandson ate when he was supposed to be picking for jam making
Title: Re: Strawberries - An experiment
Post by: realfood on March 24, 2010, 19:27:44
For a few years, I have grown my strawberries in old fish boxes raised up about 2 ft on recycled metal supports. The boxes are filled with recycled peat topped with good loam. I use at least 8 plants to a box. It defeats slugs, snails, mice and reduces moulds, as well as keeping the strawberries clean.
Title: Re: Strawberries - An experiment
Post by: grannyjanny on March 24, 2010, 19:32:14
Realfood, what size are your fish boxes please. I have a couple from Abel & Cole.
Title: Re: Strawberries - An experiment
Post by: Jayb on March 24, 2010, 21:39:45
I'm very impressed, looks fab.
Title: Re: Strawberries - An experiment
Post by: star on March 25, 2010, 10:54:46
Looks great! I grow mine in window boxes and get the same results ;D......clean, easy picking and well away from cat pee  :-X