Growing Strawberries Indoors

There is something very satisfying about growing your own fruits and vegetables and using them for cooking. But many city dwellers do not have the space for a garden or a backyard where they can grow vegetables and fruits. So the next best thing that you can do is opt for indoor gardening and grow small fruits and vegetables indoors in pots and tubs. However not all fruits and vegetables can thrive indoors, and you should know which fruits or vegetables as well as herbs that you can grow indoors. One such fruit that does very well when grown inside the house is strawberries. This luscious and beautiful fruit can be grown in pots indoors and you can have your very own organic strawberries to make jams and preserves or eat as it is.

How to Grow Strawberries Indoors

Many people wonder how can you grow strawberries indoors, when they have always seen strawberries being grown in full sun outside in farms. The fact is that strawberries require a very temperate climate and it does not need too much sun to grow. If you are interested in growing strawberries in pots indoors, then it can be done, provided you have all the right materials. For growing strawberries indoors you can either choose strawberry seeds or small strawberry plants. Here we are going to give you step by step procedure on how to grow strawberries indoors in pots or hanging baskets.

Things required

• Terracotta pots
• Organic strawberry seeds or strawberry saplings
• Potting soil
• Coarse sand
• Organic manure

Method

To start this container gardening project, first you need to make sure that the terracotta pots have a hole in the bottom. Most pots, come with the hole, but if you are using one that does not have one, then drill a small 1 inch hole at the bottom. Now, cover the hole with a small piece of brick. On an old newspaper prepare the potting soil recipe, by mixing it with coarse sand. Mixing the potting soil with coarse sand is important because it allows for greater drainage, as well as improve the quality of potting soil. The ratio of potting soil to sand should be 3:1. Now add some organic manure or fertilizers for strawberries to the soil, and make sure that you combine it well. Once you have prepared the potting soil for the strawberries, the next step is to fill the pot with the soil. Water the pot to wet the soil.

As mentioned before for growing strawberries in the pot, you can use either seeds or a strawberry sapling. If you are using seeds make sure that the seeds are organic. Sow the seeds deep in the pot and ensure that you do not place too many in a small area. For growing strawberries from saplings. You need to clean the plant and trim its roots. Old and damaged stalks and roots of the plant should be removed, and the plant should be placed in water for about an hour before planting it in the pot. Now water the plant and place it in your windowsill where it is sure to get enough sunlight. Strawberry plant care is very important, so don't over water the plant.

You can also grow strawberries in hanging pots by using the same procedure. One of the best tips for growing strawberries in hanging pots and containers, is to use the best organic potting soil. Another tip is to freeze the seeds for 2 to 4 weeks before planting them in the soil. This makes the seeds conducive for germination, and you are sure to get a good harvest. To grow strawberries indoors is not difficult and you can create many tasty dishes when you harvest your home grown organic strawberries.