When to plant strawberries in pots?

Strawberries are quite small plants, measuring around twenty centimetres in height. This makes them a very interesting option for growing in pots throughout their life, as they also have no problem bearing fruit (i.e. producing strawberries) if they are in a container.

And if we add to all this how easy it is to care for, surely the only thing left for us to do is: When do you plant strawberries in pots or planters? Knowing this will be very useful when we want to make seedbeds of the Fragaria vesca, which is how strawberries are scientifically known.

When is the best time to plant strawberries in pots?

If you want to know the short answer, I will tell you that the best time for you to have your plants in pots or planters is during spring. But just because I've told you this, you won't know exactly when to do it so that problems don't arise. Strawberries are herbs that don't grow excessively fast; in fact, if they are taken out of the seedbed before their roots have had time to grow sufficiently, it's likely that once they're in their pot, they'll have a bit of trouble resuming their growth.

So, to prevent this from happening, what we will do is Wait for the roots to start coming out of the drainage hole or holes in the seedbedIf we are patient, we will get it to root very, very well in this first container, so that when we transplant it to the pot or another container there will be no unpleasant surprises.

And how long do we have to wait for that? Well, it will depend a lot on the temperatures in our area, since Our protagonist will grow at her fastest rate when the thermometer reads between approximately 15 and 25ºC.If we also choose to fertilize it - something we will only do when the seedlings already have about 4 or 5 true leaves - for example with guano, which is a highly effective organic fertilizer, we will get it to take root in a somewhat shorter period of time than normal.

So, assuming that you have not lacked anything, Probably in a month from sowing we can choose to plant it in pots or planters. so that it can continue to grow.

What type of pot is best for strawberries?

If you have already decided to plant your strawberries in a new container, you have to choose well what type of pot or planter you are going to plant them in. This will largely determine whether they have a good chance of growing and developing without any problems. That said, a good pot is one that meets these characteristics:

• It has holes in its base. This is crucial for proper watering. Strawberries do not like their roots to be waterlogged, so they should never be planted in pots that do not have holes.
• It should allow the plant to grow quite a bit without having to transplant it after a few months.. What's more, if you plant it in a 30 centimetre diameter pot (for example) when you first transplant it, as it is still very small, when you water it you will moisten all the soil. Thus, the strawberries will be in an excessively humid environment, as their roots have not yet developed enough to be able to absorb all that water. This is why the first pot should not measure more than ten centimetres in diameter.
• It is recommended that it be made of plastic. Although your intention is to always grow it in a pot, I recommend that the first one it is in be made of plastic, since this way, when you have to plant it in the final pot, it will be much easier for you.
• If you choose to plant it in planters, wait until it has at least 4 adult leaves.If it is younger, it is better to keep it in a pot because it will be much more controlled.

What substrate or soil is good for strawberries?

Nowadays it is much easier to get a bag of soil ready to use on your strawberries than before, because They now sell bags with already prepared substratesIn the past, however, you only had the option of making your own mix. This change is great, because it saves you time and money.

But which one does the strawberry need? Her The special substrate for urban gardens will be great for you like this, since they have the nutrients they need to grow. If you have difficulty getting them, you can use the universal substrate for plants, but I highly recommend the first one since the universal one is very generic, and depending on its quality, it may be too heavy. The soil for strawberries must be light, spongy, and rich in nutrients; otherwise, it will have difficulty growing.

As you can see, it is not really that difficult to choose the right time and pot to plant strawberries. But if you do it wrong, you can run into problems, such as overwatering. So I am confident that now that you know how to do it right, you will be able to grow delicious strawberries.