Description
- Although Strawberries Are Normally Bought As Plants, You Can Also Try Growing Strawberries From Seed. Seeds Take Up To A Month To Germinate And Will Usually Crop The Following Year. The Advantages Of Growing From Seed Are The Unusual Varieties That Aren'T Available As Plants, Such As 'Florian'
- Which Has Pink Flowers And Produces Fruit Both On The Parent Plant And The Runners, Making It Ideal For A Hanging Basket.
- Strawberries Are Well-Suited To Hanging Baskets Or Patio Containers And Are Ideal For Those With Limited Space. This Also Keeps Them Safely Away From Slugs, Snails And Small Animals Who Enjoy The Fruits As Much As We Do! Why Not Grow Strawberries In Our Strawberry Planters For An Attractive, Space-Saving Patio Display - Plus You Won'T Have Far To Go To Pick Your Delicious Fruits.
- For A 12" Hanging Basket It'S Best To Only Grow Three Or Four Strawberry Plants So They Don'T Compete Too Much For Light, Nutrients And Water, Which Will Ultimately Reduce Cropping. Incorporate Some Water-Retaining Granules And Slow-Release Fertiliser Such As Incredicropâ Into The Compost Before Planting.
- Check The Compost Daily In Hot Weather And Water If The Top Half-Inch Of Compost Feels Dry
Everybody loves strawberries! These delicious and aromatic fruits are a quintessential summer treat. Why settle for expensive supermarket strawberries when they're so easy to grow at home? Happy both on the vegetable plot and on the patio, try growing strawberries in hanging baskets, containers, and even window boxes! Grow your own strawberries today and discover the flavour of warm sun-ripened fruit picked fresh from your own garden.
