Growing Strawberries; Raised Bed vs. Container

by Rusty
(Oklahoma)

Hi. I have three 4x8 raised beds. I am planting corn, peppers, bush beans, spinach, carrots, okra and squash.

My wife wants to plant strawberries, but I was afraid I would have to dedicate one of the 4x8 beds just for the strawberries.

Do strawberries do well in a container such as a half whiskey barrel? I will have 25 starter plants.

I wasn't sure if I would have enough room to plant the strawberries in my raised beds with all the other vegetables.

Thanks,
Rusty


ANSWER:

I agree that you likely won't have room to plant strawberries in your raised bed along with all the other vegetables you have in mind!

Strawberries will do fine in a half-barrel, or other containers. There are also special containers called "strawberry jars" that are specially designed for growing strawberries.

It's challenging to find room for all the fruits and vegetables we like to include in our gardens. You might need to add some more raised beds for next year if you have room!