Planting Strawberries in Containers: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners! 🍓

[@marcuspowell2510]

Tomatoes get all the praise but the difference between the average store bought strawberry and one from the garden is extreme. Also they are one of the easiest to grow.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

"Tomatoes get all the praise" is seriously the truth. You reminded me I was going to add a section on *why* strawberries are so great for a home garden. I totally agree with you, they're oddly underrated for an easy-to-grow perennial that self-spreads and can bear fruit 3x a year...

[@papersongs3482]

​@@NextdoorHomestead have never had luck with strawberries, very little fruit and try died. Thanks for this, I am going to try again cos I just adore homegrown strawberries.... and tomatoes

[@NextdoorHomestead]

@@papersongs3482 Good luck! It's going to be your year!

[@kazzagreen84]

I find them hard keep alive 😢

[@kaybeauty2134]

@@kazzagreen84 this is guna be my first year I’m hoping to succeed I hear a lot of ppl say their not the easiest

[@lSix_Pennywise]

I know I already replied once, but I have a little story to share with anyone who might be having the same problem I had.. So, long story short, I have suffered with bad migraine headaches for years (at least 5 bad ones a month that would last all day no matter what medicine I tried), and fruit has never been a part of my diet.. Well, I found of video of a woman explaining how fruit can relive and even prevent a migraine.. I started eating 4 to 5 strawberries every morning and I haven't had any migraines in over a month, which is a big change. The strawberry fruit alone was / is practically a miracle cure for my migraines. So, I'm currently growing strawberries in my garden, as well as other fruit.. :D

[@elizandranara3519]

Omg, thank you thank you thank you! I get chronic migraines (currently am having one thats lasted over 24 hours) I haven't been eating as much fruit lately, so I will try this! This is the push I needed to grow strawberries this year! ❤❤❤

[@DzidzaiMbaimbai]

Thank you on migraine headaches l am also battling and l don't like fruits a lot ,l only eat banana and orange . I just started strawberries in containers hope it's gonna be my best fruit.

[@nkechinwandu7603]

Wow that’s awesome!!

[@Keymoney11]

Imagine how many other cures plants actually hold

[@FreeRadicals305]

Those look like Dollar Tree planters. I love them! I have them loaded with different varieties of lettuce. I started another tower at my son/grandson's house. He loves picking fresh lettuce. Strawberries next! thanks for the comprehensive tutorial.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You're very welcome! Hope you love your strawberries!

[@vimondireksri8820]

Please like all videos when you learn something. The time and effort content creators spend is much more than the average person imagines. Speaking from experience with over 100 videos made. Thanks for all the great information with necessary detail.

[@Marta_is_here]

I grow lots of Borage…one of the ways I use it is to make a “tea” of the stems and leaves and water my strawberries with it 👍

[@NextdoorHomestead]

oh very cool! I'm trying to learn up on the different DIY fertilizer methods myself.

[@aprilstrickland5597]

Oh, thank you! I can grow pretty much anything, with strawberries being the exception! I have those exact tri-plant pots. Let's try this 1 more time! 😅

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Best of luck! Strawberries can definitely be weirdos. Luckily I find they generally *want* to put off fruit if you can get them there - even if the conditions aren't perfect =)

[@whatever9480]

My strawberry plant I planted in the ground here in Tennesee were green and growing even in snow. Covered in snow. It didn't kill it. Now in May Im picking bowls of them.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

NICE! Nothing better to bring in the warm weather, right?

[@islandhopper753]

❤❤

[@scottrogue946]

I actually just bought those stackable planters at the DT for strawberries. So glad you show how to do this because I have no clue what I’m doing! 😂

[@NextdoorHomestead]

NICE! The ones we planted in this video are going strong so no complaints from me =) Good luck!

[@lybaohan88farmlife]

Growing strawberries in containers is so much fun that I even made a vegetable growing video

[@jhonnykankuro]

Thanks for talking me out of buying specific berry fertilizer! Great video

[@bethbilous4720]

Fantastic tutorial, Im growing strawberries for the very first time in same stackable containers.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Thank you! Hope you have a blast with it!

[@sorosenb]

love the logical progression of these videos, and how brief but informative, and also loved the brief violin/classical

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Well thank you very much! And I appreciate your note on the music - it's not always everyone's cup of tea ;)

[@delanaespinoza]

I would really like to see a video about blackberry care specifically from first year canes on up including pruning, soil needs, etc.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Thank you for the idea!!!

[@Jewels-iy7ly]

@@NextdoorHomestead-and raspberries too please. I planted a plant I got at Lowe’s two years ago and I got some raspberries last year and they are going gangbusters this year. But I need to know how to cut them back when it gets cooler, all that stuff.

[@WesleyMendez-b6n]

I bought strawberries from my grocery store and they were BAD! so I'm watching this video so i can grow my own lol. thank you for the tutorial.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Oh, yeah, no comparison! They're better than store-bought tomatoes maybe but don't hold a candle to homegrown.

[@coffeegirl6854]

Well. I had a tower I had never used. So I am using it now. Yep. Strawbs. 😊

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Love it! I'm sure it will turn out awesome =) I mean, it's a tower of strawberries...!

[@AvuncularMicah]

Berry nice video

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Thank you berry much for saying so ;)

[@papernutmeg]

Thank you for showing bare root strawberries. I wasn't sure the best way to go about it.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

No problem! Best of luck with yours =)

[@TheEmbrio]

I’m not a begginer but love your energy.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Thank you =) That's pretty darn nice to hear!

[@Pingvin666]

​@@NextdoorHomestead Yes he is right, everything on YT is about charisma

[@bglp1994]

this video is the best! just purchased 6 small straberry plants for my mom for mothers day! wish me luck! ❤ thanks for the great vid!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Oh best of luck! I'm sure it will be a hit =)

[@islynwashington]

Thanks for the update my first time I will prepare my two plants I have I live in Guyana very sunny

[@JNpMusic1]

regarding pot size, i have been doing some experiments. I have found the deeper the pot, the bigger the plants and number of crowns the following year. My pots are quite huge. I have them in 35L pots (5-6 gallon) and the roots do indeed hit near the bottom. In smaller pots the berries are not as numerous. By year 2, they were on fire! I have never seen that many trusses on one plant in my life. This year i have 12 of them

[@lybaohan88farmlife]

Growing strawberries in containers is so much fun that I even made a vegetable growing video

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Thank you for the awesome report. I'll try to dig in and see if there's been any academic studies on the impact of soil depth vs. production. You've definitely sparked my curiosity!

[@alligator_pie]

It looks like I will be moving in 2 years, that also helped me decide on planters for strawberries, I can take them with me .

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Oh good point! We never talk about portability as a benefit but it's a big one. I once had to disassemble some handmade wooden planters when we moved across country and it about killed me.

[@dianebennett8095]

Excellent video, I have subscribed. Thanks for sharing Alf🍓🍓🍓

[@onomonania75]

So I have random strawberries plants popping up everywhere, seeds must have been in my compost idk 😅. I’ll be gifting some strawberry plants. Thanks for these tips!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You're welcome! I hope you get some amazing fruit out of your strawberry volunteers =)

[@kimkmt3109]

Super helpful - thank you! 🍓

[@NextdoorHomestead]

No problem at all - so happy to hear it was super helpful =)

[@SherrillLBrill]

Just bought 2 different kinds of strawberries to pot. Found ur video to be very helpful. Ty

[@NextdoorHomestead]

So glad to hear it! Good 🤞

[@superkittyxox]

what abt the runners? my strawberries gave me fruits then continuously shooting out runners, hence it stopped producing fruits.

[@quintamaria022]

Great information. Thank you! All my strawberries died on me last year, but I still hope to get some this year!

[@jessruhl24]

I moved away from New York City last summer and now have a chance to grow plants in my new home for the first time in my life! Just got a strawberry plant today! Thanks for the tips :)

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You're most welcome! And I hope you really enjoy the new garden space this year. Just the best =)

[@glow1815]

Yes i agreed very hard work to create videos. I m sure even I'm not one. If we learn something it's only right to "like". Even if i don't like the video( others creaters) i always hit the "like" button it helps the creators. But all your videos i will be honest i do like all yours. More " likes " to come lol. Thank you!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

This is incredibly kind - thank you for sharing your enjoyment and supporting us! Genuinely, genuinely appreciate it =)

[@itzelcafex]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@farmervee_yt]

I agree with you, it's been a long wet winter. Thank you for sharing.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I am so 1000% ready for sun and Spring. Bring out the berries and tomatoes!

[@JaytheGreen]

My man finally found a hobby & a hand transant.

[@Sproutupgardening]

This was so helpful. I haven't had much success in the past but these tips will definitely help!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I'm so glad Jenn! This will be the year =)

[@Artinthefeels]

Just discovered your channel, absolutely loving it!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! You answered all my questions and boosted my confidence 😁 I've tried growing strawberries 3 times now and haven't had any luck. Yet ☝🏼

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Ok, this is such a delightful comment! Thank you for taking the time to say so. I hope this is your year with Strawberries! Even if a few don't work out, they give you so many to experiment with in those bare root packs =)

[@likeness_of_living]

There is nothing better than a fresh strawberry. My fave!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

No kidding! So excited for the weather to heat up and start harvesting =)

[@lindavonwielligh168]

Thank you!!!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You're very welcome! I hope it helped!

[@CAngel-x9u]

I don’t let my strawberries fruit the first year, just pinch flower buds off, so that you can get a huge harvest next spring. It’s better for a plant to get established first.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

It's a good strategy for the patient gardener! Thank you for sharing =)

[@phoenixmerridian9119]

I just planted a small strawberry plant and it already has one flower...should I go pinch these off? Im in this for the long haul and didnt expect to harvest my first year anyway

[@NextdoorHomestead]

@@phoenixmerridian9119 If you're in it for the long haul, I would pinch it off! Lots of season left for fruiting =)

[@1990pommie]

july 14 strawberries $1,88 a qt container canada brampton supermarket

[@joannabanananr]

3rd year attempting 🤞🏻 not used to maine weather

[@NextdoorHomestead]

This is going to be the year! Best of luck =)

[@CAMRBX838]

Im actually planting strawberries and I’m gonna do the best I can to make them grow no matter how much weeks months or a year it takes

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Best of luck to you! Super fun plant =)

[@michaelsj8949]

Thanks for the Clarification clearly... not like other videos too fast & talk therefore (No Show & Tell) like you help u Beginner Farmer's.. God Bless You & Your Family & Friends Far & Near.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I'm so glad it was helpful for you Michael! Absolute best of luck in the garden to you this year =)

[@michaelsj8949]

@@NextdoorHomesteadAppreciate it coming from my daughters & wife they Love Strawberries to the Infiniti google power

[@rickytorres9089]

I never knew they can be VERY sensitive to root rotting. As for the fabric pots, bigger containers, etc that's would be the prefect opportunity to companion plant them with deeper rooted crops and so forth.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are 100% correct, that's a really good tip. I generally do like companion planting my small perennials in year one with flowers =)

[@TheEmbrio]

That’s a level above ’beginner’. ;)

[@rickytorres9089]

@@TheEmbrio Just making sure everyone understands their options. :)

[@karmen9514]

​@rickytorres9089 how do you know what's a good companion plant?

[@rickytorres9089]

@@karmen9514 Since they are shallow rooted you can try deeper rooted plants like tomatoes, peppers and such to go with them.

[@ChristineJarrait-gm8hg]

Thank you. Very helpful and easy to understand. 👏🏼

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Glad it was helpful! And good luck with your strawberries!

[@homebodyjen752]

I wish I would have found your video back in May when I was planting out my bareroot strawberries out. I very much appreciate your note about moving the strawberries into a shady spot in the summer! I lost two bareroot raspberries and 8/20 of my strawberry plants leaving them in full sun thinking they would be ok. Now I know for next time. :)

[@NextdoorHomestead]

=( I have definitely been there. I'm not sure what your climate's like, but we keep our raspberry plants in the back corners of our garden because they absolutely fry anywhere else.

[@homebodyjen752]

@@NextdoorHomestead I’m in Inland Valley Southern California so it’s very dry, hot and windy. The sad thing is that my raspberry plants were literally two feet away from a perfect spot that gets a bit of morning sun and then shady the rest of the day. I try not to think about it…. LOL.

[@AddictOfLearning]

Thanks!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are most welcome!

[@Taterman-iy6eg]

I wanted to grow strawberries for the first time and this was very helpful thanks

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yay! I'm so glad =) And best of luck with your tomatoes.

[@kimlevels9959]

Thank you for the video😊

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@jolynkerschner2593]

I just read through the comments and I see you reply to all comments. WOW! That is awesome! and kind of what I need, as a brand new gardener. I will go to you for many more videos!! Thank you so much for the time you are investing! Blessings to you!! I'm sharing you with my siblings who are also going to try growing food this year!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Oh wow, thanks for noticing Jolyn! Other than the odd nasty comment, replying to these is my favorite part of having a channel =) I hope you all grow TONS of food this year! I'm so excited for Spring to be in full bloom.

[@thanhhahuynh977]

Not really. He didn't reply to my comment at all.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

@@thanhhahuynh977 Hey there! Was your comment on this video or another one? I can't find it atm.

[@thanhhahuynh977]

@@NextdoorHomestead Hi nextdoor Homestead! Yes, it was on this video.

[@rosanapasquini8714]

Thank you so much for the info. I just found your channel will watch more videos.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

No problem Rosana - so glad it was informational =) And thanks for checking out our channel!

[@michaelasheets]

I just found your channel and I'm super happy i did. I'm starting to grow strawberries on my own and my husband started jalapenos. You're helping me learn and get more joy out of doing my own garden. Thank you for showing us all the steps and best tips.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are so very welcome! Strawberries and jalapenos sounds like my kind of garden 😁

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are so very welcome! Thank you for such a nice comment 😁 Strawberries and jalapenos sounds like my kinda garden! Best of luck to you both!

[@kellysardella928]

I would love to plant them again yet without fail the inhabitants I share my land with help themselves & I rarely get a single strawberry. I tried the painted rock trick which worked for a season then following season i found the rocks dumped on side & bare plant

[@NextdoorHomestead]

So so frustrating. Totally get it. Have you tried netting at all?

[@dottie2884]

Yes I had rabbits eating mine..had to put fence around it and net over the top.I fix that😅

[@vincenthickey8622]

What about runners, the underground off shots?

[@taschabelle]

About how big (in gallons) are each plant cup in your tower? I planted indiviual strawberry plants in one gallon grow bags with a single rooted cutting of sage - it's the only thing that seems to keep the slugs/bugs away! Thanks for all the great info!

[@saramoyo4807]

Just discovered your channel. New subscriber here. What's the best season to plant strawberry seeds in Ireland? TIA

[@cbelden05]

What about Osmocote for fertilizer/food for strawberries.

[@Doss2k]

I put my strawberry plant into my garage over the winter and basically didn't do anything with it and it lived the entire winter and already has some strawberries forming. I maybe gave it a splash of water like 2 or 3 times over the winter and that was pretty much it. I had no idea they were that hardy I full expected it to die off.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

HAHA that's amazing! I don't think most of us have quite that level of luck with them. I'm super jealous yours is already fruiting - we've had such a wet, cloudy Spring.

[@mom2grandma594]

I grew strawberries in containers, however they winter killed. How do you keep them over a very cold northern winter? Thanks for the info

[@123gyra123]

What if you didn't fertilize at the beginning?

[@BillyRoader-yc2sv]

Are we able to use peat moss as a substitute

[@cheersmeme]

Hi.. Back in January, I got Strawberry seeds from the Dollar Store. My first time trying to grow Strawberries. I put them in the freezer for a while. Then into starting cells. Out of all the seeds only 3 started growing. At the end of May I put the 3 little plants into a small hanging basket. Today they are healthy ,and filled the top of planter. I've been picking off the redist, smallest , tiniest , tastiest , sweetest Strawberries I've have ever seen 😅😂 They are no bigger than my baby fingernails 😂. If they survive the winter, do you think the berries will be bigger next year? Or is there a variety that only grows them this small? Lol They are from Dollar Store so I have no idea what kind they are🤷‍♀️.😅 Now the weather is changing. Winter will be here soon 😭😢😭 I have no clue how to winterize such young Strawberry plants. I'm in Canada we get cold, snow,freezing rain weather. I cant find any help winterizing such young Strawberry plants . Should I just dig a holp in the ground , bury the basket water, then cover with leaves. Or put them in my shed covered with leaves. It's not insulated at all. It will just be weather protected. Not cold protected. Should I take them out of this small hanging basket. Separate them .? Or bring into the house. So confusing how people are saying this yes and that no. Sooo sorrry for the questions 🙃😊 I'm thinking you will be able to guide me in the right direction 😉 To keep these young plants alive. I heard there hardy. But their so young. 1 more thing that just happened to me 😅😂😅 2 weeks ago I found 2 small 2" seedling plants in 2 different containers. Only have 4-5 leaves . I have a app to identify plants. It said their both Red Raspberry😮. I have no idea where they came from. I am excited to have them tho. They both are healthy. Can you also help me winterize the Raspberrys seedlings to? So i can sleep at night 😂😅😂 All your videos are amazing. You have a wonderful technique that makes it so easy for us to understand. And I really like how you answer most of your comments. There isn't many out there that do that Cheers from Toronto So

[@troxycat]

If your strawberries are that tiny and sweet, there's a good possibility that they're an alpine variety. They're a little different from the other types you usually find at garden centers, in that they don't propagate by sending off runners. Instead they grow in to clumps that you can separate out later when they start to get crowded, kind-of like artichokes. As far as cold tolerance, I live a good bit south of you in Washington State, but mine have survived winters that got down in the single digits just protecting them with mulch. Hope your little strawberry plants make it through the winter!

[@obeals]

Is the soil recipe (sphagnum/perlite/vermiculite) in addition to the potting mix or soil, or just on its own? I'm wondering if it's supposed to be 1 part mix, 2 parts peat, etc.

[@janicebrown3370]

What type of soil for planting strawberry in containers

[@Marcy-moos]

you look so kind i would trust you if you told me to grow strawberries in an old boot

[@NextdoorHomestead]

*You* are so kind Marcy! What a lovely comment =) But let me tell you about this new gardening style that utilizes old boots first... ;)

[@RCPlaneNut]

I have always had not so good luck with strawberries but now I know what to do thanks so much. Also I live in the Central Valley what part do you live in ? I would like to know so maybe I get get more advice from you if weather is similar

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are so welcome! I do have a little blurb about my climate in the About section of the channel, but we've decided not to share our specific location. Hope you understand and best of luck with your berries!

[@YaoiCifer1]

I LOVE the basic design tbh. Don’t worry what anyone else says.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Word. 😁

[@donnam143]

I would love this catainer garden i dont have themoney to get one by myselth

[@NextdoorHomestead]

It's unbelievably frustrating how expensive a lot of gardening equipment is. We do 95% of our garden in the ground with compost and aged manure for this reason.

[@Nachtmerrie77]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :) I love fabric growing bags, we use them to grow tomatoes on our balcony (sadly no real garden). This year I managed to buy fabric bags, only 15cms high. 34 cm diameter I hope our strawberries will love these :)

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Sounds so fun! Best of luck =)

[@nunyabiznes33]

In my tropical lowland area I think they can only be grown in pots so they can be moved around or else they'd die if fhey get too much sun or they got rained on.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yeah, I love growing berries in containers and this is definitely one of the major reasons!

[@ceperianu5248]

Do stackable pots need to rotate to get sunlight evenly? Ive always wondering that... thank you for the good video.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

It depends where you place them and time of year (and the height of the stack). I do find I have to rotate mine for best results.

[@TheNarrationStationX]

No compost?

[@jonawesolowski-thecommunit9968]

Thanks bunches. Im putting mine in 4/11. I uave bare root Ozark. First time trying. Wish me luck

[@NextdoorHomestead]

No problem! Best of luck and good choice on the variety!

[@Roguechan]

Lovely video, thank you very much! The shape of these strawberry pots made me wonder something: wouldn't an Olla work great inside those stacking planters? Even less worry about overwatering, and you would need less soil.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I experimented a bit trying to get something like that to work and there just wasn't room in my small stackable planters. That said, I think it's the right intuition - either irrigate or setup something like an olla or those suckers are going to dry up and reduce fruit quality!

[@Roguechan]

​@@NextdoorHomestead Thank you so much for the reply, YT didn't give me a notification so I didn't see it up to now. :< I thought the center of these strawberry stackers would be the perfect place for such a pot, but the shape would indeed need to be exactly right... I've sent your videos to several online friends and plan on giving your tips a very careful go. Fingers crossed for a fruitful summer!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

@@Roguechan Wow, thank you! So cool to think folks are sharing out our videos. Best of luck with your garden this year!

[@beverlycharles6534]

I feel that strawberries are NOT so easy to grow. I grew one plant (Menards seedling) last year and while delicious I didn't get a great harvest a few 3-4 strawberries a week. That plant didn't survive the winter. This year I bought 2 bags of 10 cheap bare root and only 4 total are still alive (RIP to 16 shriveled plants). I am not giving up, just purchased a 6 pack of seedlings planting in shallow pots right now. My fingers are crossed. Keys things I learned: #1) Placement of the crown is not easy. #2) Growing from those cheap $3 bareroot sets is near impossible. #3) water from below preferably in a shallow pot.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

First off, thank you for your tips and sharing your experience! Also, I hope I didn't come off as trivializing growing these plants =(. One reason for this channel and our detailed grow guides is because I find it frustrating when gardening resources just say "this plant is so easy! You'll get tons of fruits/veggies/leaves".

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@NextdoorHomestead A commenter said it's easy and I just didn't want others like me not to be aware there are pitfalls. BECAUSE I struggled & failed last year. Glad I found your vid - I think I am ready this year to get tons of berries. 😍😍THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS VID. 👍 This year (even I) can do it. Lol

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@NextdoorHomestead I also liked your recommending those vertical planters. Thats what I am using this year. 😍👍

[@lSix_Pennywise]

I'm new to strawberry growing and this video was very helpful. Thank you very much, Sir, for sharing all this information with us. 😊🍓👍

[@NextdoorHomestead]

That's awesome! I'm so glad it was helpful and best of luck with your strawberries this year. I don't think you'll regret giving them a try =) Happy gardening!

[@SaphfireStorm]

Ok, Maaaaybe I will try Strawberries again lol.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Haha at least the bare root packs come with a TON of plants 😁 Takes some of the sting out when pests get to some...

[@santhi-villagemaam5582]

Very useful channel 👍👍👍👍♥️♥️

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yay! That is so wonderful to hear - thank you for checking out our videos =)

[@tehannah0]

hi hope you still see this!! I just bought these stackable towers from DT literally EXACTLY to grow strawberries indoors (also got grow lights) but i’m unable to get started plants in my area. would you say i’m okay to start (like plant the seeds in these containers and if so a little advice) or would it be better to start in a small starter pot and transfer it over later? Also i’m binging your channel since I just decided to start growing veggies (i’ve only grown herbs before) so any other advice would be helpful!!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I'm SO sorry for the late response! It has been a crazy few days here. I would personally focus on starting your seeds in controlled conditions and then transplanting into stackers. It's just a great strategy in general, especially if you want lots of seedlings and not just a few successes. Best of luck! Hope they grow great =)

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Good to know about the growing conditions for potted strawberries. I’ve had those same towers and was planning them for strawberries. Question: is coffee grounds good to add to the soil? Can it be used as a natural fertilizer every 6 weeks? Also I have ground egg shells. And worm castings. I’m trying to get away from store bought fertilizer and learn more natural methods. Thank you. 🦋

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I generally recommend adding coffee grounds and eggshells to your compost bin instead. They take a long time to become useful to the plants. Good luck!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Worm castings however are great! Just don't use them as your only fertilizer as they're very low in NPK. Compost + worm castings are a very good combo.

[@flafalaise]

Hi..I bought one of these 6 tiered towers from an online store. I planted my strawberries in them, but they aren't doing thst great. Some section have very small berries and the other section some have died out. I had put them in full sun, but the birds were getting to them. Sny advice on saving what i have? I feel like i might have to start over 😒

[@NextdoorHomestead]

How do the leaves look? Do they appear crunchy or rotting at all? It's not uncommon to see some transplant shock, particularly before you get your watering habits just right to match the unique design of the tower.

[@Nebulon2010]

Silly question but hypothetical. Because the strawberry roots go out and not down, cloud you use a frying pan for a pot or do the roots go a little too deep for that?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I would recommend something deeper unless you just want to try a fun experiment =) ... Which I'm all for if you share back with us!

[@tanillecramer3915]

If you do the stackable container, how many plants do you put in each section? Just one plant?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yep exactly!

[@Nee5]

What do you have planted in the the stackable pots can you plant these strawberries in them?? Thank you !

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yep, the strawberries are planted in the stackable pots =)

[@beancountersn1]

What is your vermiculite to soil ratio?

[@tidasium1785]

So little fun information for you. We have raspberry bush that tried to give fruit but unfortunately the birds attack at faster than we can get to net the berries. I decided to burn it with a torch. Guess what Decided to grow this year. That's right. Revenge of the raspberry Bush. This year I'm going to take a four post tomato cage with some fine netting and see if I can't keep the birds from attacking it.. Now since I did cut it down and burn it I am not sure if I should net it and just leave it alone for a couple years

[@NextdoorHomestead]

REVENGE OF THE RASPBERRY BUSH. Sounds very ominous ;) Netting is a great solution for your bird problem =)

[@kasthurirajendran6293]

Hi Thanks for the video can you tell me which is the suitable season to grow strawberries

[@NextdoorHomestead]

They're very much a warm-weather crop but will live for multiple seasons! Assuming you baby them a bit in cold climate winters =)

[@jmariehill9832]

Any other plants with short root soil base?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

How shallow are you working with? Lettuce and spinach do fine in quite shallow soil.

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Hi I made a comment and asked question but forgot to ask about the amount of sun I can give to my plants. I am grieving on a balcony with afternoon sun. I get a good 6 hours and am hoping that will be enough for my strawberry tomatoes and such. Also the porch gets very hot in the summer so I’m wondering if things will do well is I give them filtered sun through a shade. Thank you in advance 🦋

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Six hours of good sun is typically enough but it's worth trying a few different varieties to see if any work better for you. I prefer cherry toms for shady spots 😁

[@cheyno237]

How big are those pots? 20cm each?

[@jeaniemelear-ru9yq]

How do they over winter in that stacking container

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You can overwinter with mulch (easy to separate the stacks if necessary) or by bringing indoors. I'll admit I'm not too expert because my climate doesn't require it!

[@bethbilous4720]

did you put the Epsoma garden tone fertilizer in the mix of potting soil and vermiculite ?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yes, I do!

[@craigdennarde]

i bought some miracles grow moisture control dirt and some Delafield garden saver.I wanted to know if it's okay to put the strawberries in a container with the moisture control soil?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

It's a fairly rich soil with a lot of vermiculite (if I recall correctly) so it might not be my first choice but I would personally do it. You can always adjust watering as needed =)

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

I have something very similar, I may plant them up again, we have this pain fox that liked to knock them over LOL

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Haha oh no! I've been thinking about adding to ours and driving a thing metal pipe all the way down the middle for stability. Also, it's so fun to hear about your experiences across the ocean! I suppose fox troubles are not inherently so different than our critter issues but it just sounds so cool and exciting =)

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

@@NextdoorHomestead lol yes they are a write pain lol we have so many where we live as there are lots of folks that feed them! And yes I have heard that!

[@Flying_Doodle_Homestead]

Can I substitute coco coir for the peat moss in the DIY soil? I don’t have peat but lots of coir

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Coir is generally very good or even better. Only challenge is it's neutral whereas peat moss is acidic and strawberries prefer moderately acidic soil. You can add a bit of an acidifier product to make up for it. Just don't overdo it 😛

[@lindaripp5902]

Thanks

[@deedoubleux3]

Do you have any videos growing them from seed? Ive done the bareroot strawberries but ive been unsuccessful in growing from seed. Any insight?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I'm afraid I don't have any videos of that process! Sorry!

[@3fortheroad]

Thanks for the great video! What kind of maintenance to potted strawberries need in subsequent years? Additional fertilizer or anything else? How do you handle them when they start spreading beyond the pot? Thanks again!

[@NextdoorHomestead]

You are most welcome! Definitely they need additional fertilizer - preferably during the season but at the very least before a new growing season. One nice thing about strawberries is they go dormant in the offseason and lose much of their growth (in most temperate climates) but you can also help maintain them with some careful pruning or overwintering them in a garage if your area is cold. If you find your strawberries are overrunning the pot - consider propagating them via division! Great way to fill up more containers every year =)

[@HigherVibr8tions]

Do you have any recommendations for mulch or wood chips?

[@NextdoorHomestead]

I just use slightly broken down wood chips from arborists. I specifically got ours from a service called ChipDrop - but read their warnings if you want to do the same =) It can be a lot to deal with!!!

[@RidleyJones]

How much vermiculite to add to the cheap potting mix? I'm afraid of accidentally adding too much or too little. Thanks.

[@NextdoorHomestead]

To some degree it depends on the mix you're starting with! Add some and see how the water drains through. Does it get soggy and muddy or does the water drain very quickly? The consistency of the mix can guide you.

[@RidleyJones]

@@NextdoorHomestead Thanks so much for the fast and friendly reply. Really appreciate it.

[@ummtawaam]

Supposing I use an olla, can I get away with basic potting soil? Thank you

[@NextdoorHomestead]

Yep! There are a lot of differences between the different brands of potting soil, but strawberries aren't so very strange honestly. A free-draining mix is preferable though =) The olla is definitely cool! But ultimately just about checking your soil regularly and making sure it's staying moist but not soggy. Cheers!