We have tried growing strawberries out in our garden with all kinds of problems.
Grow straberries in gutter.
There are specific challenges however.
There are a lot of people posting pictures of their gutter systems for growing strawberries on the internet.
Regarding the truth of how people successfully grow strawberries in gutters i suggest reading the rest of the comments at that thread.
How to grow strawberries in rain gutters.
There are several benefits to using gutters and several drawbacks.
Growing your own strawberries is easy there are varieties that can be grown in sunny spots as well as shady areas.
The gutter can now finally be filled with compost leave a small space below the rim for watering and you can plant your strawberries.
Diy strawberry gutter system easiest way to grow strawberries click show more for all the links and other info i mentioned in the video in today s vide.
A rain gutter about 4 and a half feet long is enough to grow 3 4 strawberry plants depending on plant size.
We are busy this year already harvesting our spring strawberries.
Growing strawberries in gutters is definitely a viable way to grow strawberries.
Things you ll need for growing strawberries in gutters.
This is my first summer growing strawberries in a rain gutter.
This type of growing gutter is also good for microgreens pea shoots and herbs.
How to grow strawberries in rain gutters.
How to grow strawberries in a small space.
You have probably seen some of these.
Personally our strawberry bed has a framed hardware cloth cover.
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You can also use the same concept for growing lettuces and herbs.
So it couldn t blow anywhere.
Strawberries are super easy fruits to grow in gutters it also saves them from diseases like crown rot and fruit rot.
How did you keep the straw on top of the strawberries during the winter time from the wind blowing them out.
Growing strawberries upside down.
Growing strawberries in gutters is the best way to use up your vertical space smartly.