- strawberry crowns (certified disease-free)
- pots or cans
- bag of potting mix
- fiberglass window screening
- slow-release fertilizer
EASY-TO-GROW VEGETABLES
15 CONTAINER GARDEN TIPS
HERBAL CONTAINER GARDEN
CHARMING PAINTED POTS
Pots and cans are the perfect space-saving containers in which to grow this favorite fruit. The potting process is quite simple and takes only minutes. If you feed and water the plants regularly, you’ll have juicy strawberries for the picking all summer long.
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If using cans, hammer three large nail holes in the base of each one and place the screening over the holes to prevent soil from washing out. If using a strawberry pot, fill it to the lowest pocket; fill cans to within 1 1/2 inches of the rim.
