{"id":10524,"date":"2022-01-20T22:11:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T22:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=10524"},"modified":"2022-01-20T22:14:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T22:14:04","slug":"best-soil-for-strawberries-in-pots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/best-soil-for-strawberries-in-pots\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Soil for Strawberries in Pots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The best soil mix for strawberries contains 2\/3 premium potting mix and 1\/3 a mix of compost and aged cow manure. Strawberries grow best in slightly acidic soil with lots of added organic matter for good drainage. Premium potting mixes are the perfect base because they will contain slow release fertilizer to feed new plants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plant new strawberry plants out in pots in spring or fall. If you start with good soil you give your plant the best chance of growing quick and producing lots of strawberries. Strawberries need good drainage to prevent their crown from rotting. The soil also needs to have good water holding capacity because pots dry<\/a> out quicker than ground soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n