One of the most basic questions for beginners concernswhereto grow the plants.

What are the pros and cons of each method?

Is there a determinative factor to help you choose between the two options?

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This article will answer those questions and get you ready to grow your own strawberries for the first time.

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Is It Better to Grow Strawberries in the Ground or a Container?

For example:

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Does It Make a Difference?

So, yes, it makes a big difference whether yougrow the plants in a containeror in the ground.

There is a third option to consider too: growing strawberries in multiplelarge raised beds.

Herbs, marigolds, and strawberries are good neighbors

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Achieving sufficient square footage through raised beds could be cost-prohibitive.

If you have the garden space, growing strawberries in the ground usually makes the most sense.

Let’s consider a few.

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