How to grow strawberries on the balcony and in a pot

The plant should always be exposed to the sun. In a pot at least 30 centimeters by 30 centimeters. Use universal potting soil.

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Beautiful, delicious, and packed with health benefits, strawberries are a tasty fruit, especially popular with children who often don't even want to hear about fruit, but can't say no to a delicious strawberry salad. Why not try growing them directly on your balcony? It's simple. Growing strawberries doesn't require much care, but in return you'll get a good amount of fruit rich in vitamins and minerals. Strawberries contain iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamins B, E, and K, and above all, they're rich in vitamin C, which is essential for strengthen the defenses natural ones of the organism. They are a natural remedy capable of whiten and protect the teeth and contain xylitol, a substance that helps prevent the formation of dental plaque and fight theyour bottom line.

Exposure and climate

The best time to start growing strawberries is undoubtedly spring, although some varieties require lower temperatures. In particular, To grow, strawberry plants need to be constantly exposed to the sun. and have sandy, loamy soil rich in organic matter. If you decide to grow them in the garden, till the soil thoroughly, removing all weeds and adding a good organic compost.

How to plant strawberries

Necessary

  • 1 pot of at least 30 x 30 cm
  • 1 saucer
  • A package of universal potting soil containing perlite or pumice and compost
  • 1 or more strawberry plants

Method

Once you have all the necessary supplies, just follow these simple steps to watch your strawberry plants grow:

  • Fill the pot with universal soil and place the seedling's soil block inside.
  • After placing the block in the pot, compact the soil with your hands and add more soil if necessary.
  • Position the seedling trying to ensure that it gets half a day of sun and half a day of shade.
  • Water with plenty of water, but try to avoid any stagnation as much as possible. Ideally, to water the plants early in the morning to allow for constant evaporation of excess water and to maintain the right level of humidity.
  • During the winter, remember to protect the pot from the cold: cover it with a perforated plastic sheet or sprinkle the soil around the plant with a layer of dry leaves or straw.

Cheats

Strawberry plants typically produce fruit for several years in a row and, if grown in a large enough pot, before reaching the end of their productive cycle they are able to generate other plants that can be separated from the mother plant and buried in another pot.

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