How to Grow Strawberries in Pots and Containers
Strawberries are perfect for small spaces. With the right pot, sun and feeding, a few plants give sweet berries for weeks.
Pick the right type
June-bearing strawberries produce one big crop in early summer. Everbearing and day-neutral types fruit in smaller flushes from spring to autumn, which suits containers and snacking.
Planting in containers
Choose a pot at least 12 inches wide, or a strawberry planter with side pockets. Fill with a rich potting mix and plant so the crown (where leaves meet roots) sits right at soil level. Buried crowns rot; exposed crowns dry out.
Quick tips
- Give them 6 to 8 hours of sun
- Water when the top inch is dry
- Feed every two weeks while fruiting
Care and harvest
Pinch off the first flowers on new plants so they build strong roots. Remove runners unless you want new plants. Pick berries when fully red, ideally in the cool of the morning.
Replace plants every three years, as yields drop as they age.
