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Dixana wrote:Can strawberries survive the winter in containers if brought inside after frosts start?
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applestar wrote:Dixana wrote:Can strawberries survive the winter in containers if brought inside after frosts start?
Can you plant in the ground? I think you might still be able to grow them outside if you choose a warmer mini-climate in your garden such as south side of the house or a hardscape like concrete sidewalk, patio, stone wall, etc. Mulch heavily after the plants go dormant.
If you have to grow in containers, I think a similar strategy applies. Allow the plants to go dormant outside -- so wait until the temps get down to 20's, then bring the container into a sheltered location (garage, shed, unheated porch) where it doesn't get below mid 20's. Water occasionally to prevent drying out completely, then bring the container out after the temps settle into the upper 20's/low 30's.
I have to admit I haven't tried this so it's all theory, but in my experience, keeping the strawberry plants GROWING indoors during the winter is near impossible (at least for me).