Step 2 of 4 · Strawberries in a Pot
Roots down, crown unburied
Roots down, crown unburied — step 2 of 4 in Strawberries in a Pot. Spread roots, fill mix, water in. If the crown is buried, it rots. If it's perched in the air, it dries. Look at it from the side.
Free gardening tip: Roots down, crown unburied (step 2 of 4 from "Strawberries in a Pot").
Spread roots, fill mix, water in. If the crown is buried, it rots. If it's perched in the air, it dries. Look at it from the side.
Space plants so leaves don't sit in a permanent wet pile. Morning sun on wet leaves is better than evening swamp.
You'll need
- Crown at surface
- Watered in
- Saucer emptied
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