Strawberries in pots - vitamins on the balcony

Strawberry is one of the traditional flavors of summer, evoking romantic images of tea in the country, picnics and relaxation. Good for those who have a garden plot. What if a person does not live in a village and does not have a dacha, but only a loggia or balcony in a city apartment? There is an option for them - strawberries in pots.

For several years now, there have been varieties of strawberries that grow almost indoors, bearing fruit almost all year round. Of course, you can’t grow it on the balcony to make jam and compotes, but you can enjoy this delicious berry if you wish.

Strawberries in pots

The balcony should face the sunny side, otherwise you will have to illuminate the plants with special lamps.

Best suited for growing strawberries in pots remontant self-pollinating varieties, which, subject to light and thermal conditions, bloom almost all year round.

Since the volume of land on the balcony is limited, the soil must be fertile and sufficiently loose and moderately dense.

The dimensions of the pots for strawberries must be at least 15 by 15 cm. Seedlings can be grown from seeds yourself, or you can purchase them, but then you first need to keep them in quarantine for several days.

Plant one bush per pot, trying not to cover the root collar. Further strawberry care consists of systematic watering and fertilizing once a month (if the variety is remontant); if strawberries are grown in pots of seasonal varieties, fertilizing is carried out 2-3 times per season.

Excess tendrils are removed and then the plants are fed. Balcony strawberries do not need to be cut off; only old ones are removed. It is sometimes necessary to provide strawberries with a period of rest.