New Take on a Strawberry Planter

by Inetia

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Strawberry planters are bulky, heavy and hard to replace plants when needed. And I hate the way the water runs out the planting holes.

Hanging planters have the perfect angle for stacking. I added soil to within 2" from of the top of the planter.

I placed 5 strawberry plants in the soil very near the edge.

This allows room in the center to set the next planter

I topped off the soil and watered the plants in.

The open center accommodates the 2nd planter.

I filled, planted and watered in the 2nd planter, then elevated them on a pedestal.

The 3rd planter is the topper so I put strawberry plants in the center as well. With this method it's easy to move and maintain, and best of all, the rim of the planters keeps the water inside.

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Patti on May 15, 2017

I've tried for 2 yrs to grow strawberries in containers. They are great that first year. However, I cannot get them to return the following years. Do you store them inside and water all winter? Do you leave them outside? I live in zone 4 (Wisconsin).

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Nancy Wilson on May 15, 2017

I am looking for a different but simple way to plant acorn squash. I'd like to keep it above ground because I like the idea of the vines. But I'm concerned about the weight of the fruit hanging. Do you think something like this would work?

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Linda B on May 16, 2017

Think the idea is great but how do I keep the birds from eating the berries?

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Rambie on May 15, 2017

What a cute idea! I love high rise planting its easier on the back. Thanks for the idea I have never tried strawberries before is it hard?

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- Inetia on May 17, 2017
  Rambie... Strawberry plants sold in most stores bear prolifically in June, aka June berries, and are the ones I have in my berry garden. They like well drained soil and their crowns to be left just above the soil when planting. They clone themselves by sending long above ground stems that put down roots and grow a new plant. The new plant repeats the process. You must cut them off near the base of the plant because they drain the plant's energy. Let them go only If you want new plants and only after fruiting is done. Cutting the first flowers off a new plant establishes and strengthens the plant for fruiting the second year and you'll have nice large berries for years after. However this plant is not recommended for hanging baskets; so may not be the best for my stacked planter project. But... we all live to learn. I bought a four pack of Hula berries (Home Depot) which ARE recommended for hanging baskets, so they should be great for the stacked planters too. Interestingly, they are bred from a very old white strawberry, the four packs come with 3 female plants and 1 male plant and bees are needed to cross pollinate them. Alleged to have the taste of pineapple, the ladies are white but the males will be red; so I've read. This is my first time to try them.
  
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- Rambie on May 17, 2017
  Thank-you so much for the info! I just noticed your from Tacoma I spent 3 years there at Madigan Medical Center in the late 80s. I worked nights in the ER while going to Paramedic School. What beautiful country! So many good memories where made....:)
  
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Joanmarie. And thanks! on May 20, 2017

Yes! I love strawberries so I'll try this, thanks for sharing.

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