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1. Dedicated Strawberry Patch. The first and most obvious idea, if you want plenty of strawberries, is to grow them in a dedicated strawberry patch. This could be in-ground, if the soil is suitable where you live. But it could also be a raised bed.


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Before planting, prepare the soil by incorporating two to three inches of compost or other organic matter to a depth of at least 12 inches. The soil's structure and fertility can be improved with organic matter. Plant Strawberries in a well-drained, sandy or loam soil that has a pH of between 6.5 and 7.0.


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Raised beds don't have to be very deep - strawberries will grow well in just 6-8 inches (~15-20 cm) of soil, with smaller varieties requiring even less soil. However, having 6-8 inches of soil will keep the moisture for longer than, for example, 4-6 inches of soil.


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Place the wooden strawberry planter in a sunny spot and watch your strawberries grow! Raised Strawberry Bed. Keeping your strawberries off the ground can help prevent pests and diseases. You can create your own raised strawberry planter or buy one pre-made. Add some expanded clay, pebbles, or gravel to the bottom for drainage.


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Think logically about the layout of your strawberry bed. Plants will need to be spaced 45cm (18in) apart within the row, with rows set at least 60cm (2ft) apart. It is far better to make your bed two or three rows wide than to have one long, single row. A squat rectangular bed such as this will be easier to net against birds or protect with.


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Strawberry plants require 6-12 inches of growing room for their roots. For a typically-sized 4ร—8 foot bed that is 6 inches deep, you'll need 16 cubic feet of soil. Use this simple equation to calculate the amount of soil you'll need for any size strawberry bed. 6-inch deep bed: Length x Width x .5 = cubic feet of soil needed.


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Step 4: Plant Them. For bare-root plants, transplant them into the garden or a pot as soon as received. For large plantings, planting multiple varieties that fruit at different times will provide a longer harvest. When planting them in the garden, it is best to keep them contained to a single area or bed, planting four per square foot.


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Last year we took out our 4 year old strawberry beds so we could replace them with easy to care for raised beds. We made the new beds with 4x4 hemlock lumber.


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Remove the Leaves. Remove all the leaves before new growth starts. You do not have to do this by hand; instead, you can use a lawn mower. Set it high enough so the leaves are clipped but the crowns are untouched. This step isn't crucial unless your plants have a lot of leaf disease but it will help to regenerate the planting for even vibrant.


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Optional Steps: Cut the 2ร—2 board into either 6-inch or 8-inch sections to match the depth of your raised bed. You will need 2 for each corner and one for the middle of each side that is longer than 4 feet. Attach 2 pieces of 2ร—2 to the outside of each corner. Insert the screws from inside of the bed.


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For the most part, those that only set fruit once per year (June bearing varieties) need 1-1 ยฝ foot spacing between each plant. Everbearing strawberry varieties tend to need a little less space and can be placed as close as 8 inches apart, though closer to a foot is better. Packaging should indicate the variety's exact needs.


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Step 2. Dig over the soil where you want the bed, taking care to remove roots and perennial weeds. Use a spade to make a shallow trench, 5cm deep. Position the prepared timber edging, knocking the pegs into the ground to secure them in place. How to make a strawberry bed - timber placed in trench.


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Lay folded newspapers 1/2 inch thick or shredded paper 6 inches thick over the bottom of the bed to kill any grass or weeds. Fill the bed with 2-inch layers of compost, top soil and potting soil. Add slow-release fertilizer per package directions when you get within 2 inches of the top of the bed. Mix everything with a shovel.


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Planting strawberries in raised garden beds or garden boxes has many advantages: Better drainage and water infiltration. You can fill beds with loamy soil without worrying about the native soil. Less weed competition. Easier to contain the fast-spreading plants. Easier to control pests and rodents.


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STRAWBERRY RAISED BED - DIY STEP BY STEP / HOW TO MAKE / GARDENING #1. The project was the result of my husband's long time plan to transfer the strawberries.


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Preparing Raised Beds for Strawberries. From the points below, you can learn the best materials to make raised beds, the recommended soil for strawberries, and other growing tips. Materials to Use for Raised Bed Frames. Your raised bed can be made of many things. Popular materials used to make raised beds are: Wood; Plastic; Concrete; Aluminum