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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: davholla on February 22, 2012, 16:06:22

Title: Strawberries in a barrel
Post by: davholla on February 22, 2012, 16:06:22
Has anyone ever grown this and had it go well?
Title: Re: Strawberries in a barrel
Post by: elhuerto on February 22, 2012, 17:08:00
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.
Title: Re: Strawberries in a barrel
Post by: davholla on February 22, 2012, 17:14:10
Quote from: elhuerto on February 22, 2012, 17:08:00
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.
Title: Re: Strawberries in a barrel
Post by: elhuerto on February 22, 2012, 17:53:58
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.