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?
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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.
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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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