![]() 'Eros' and 'Mae' are reported to be more disease resistant, 'Elegance' and 'Sweet Colossus' large crops and fruit. A suggested suggested variety for hanging baskets (none of which have the AGM) 'Delizz' (Liza). For grow bags the trial found the best varieties to be 'Finesse' 'Florence' and 'Vibrant' and 'Evie 3' all of which have the AGM award. Those which already have the RHS award are 'Cambridge Favourite' 'Honeoye', 'Pegasus', 'Rhapsody' and 'Symphony'. Video on YouTube about Growing Strawberries in hanging baskets. In addition, the fruit is cleaner when it is not directly on the soil. There are some advantages to growing in hanging baskets and grow bags as they are raised from the ground, which means the crop is kept away from ants, which can be a pest, and there is better air circulation to reduce problems with Botrytis. In 2016-2017 the RHS conducted trials to establish the best varieties of strawberries to grow in containers, which included hanging baskets and grow bags. Place the container in a sunny spot, and because containers are a smaller environment, (which dry out more easily,) the plants will need regular watering and feeding. Strawberries are an ideal crop to grow in containers, including hanging baskets. ![]() The plants will quickly put on new growth. At the end of the growing season, trim down all the leaves and runners (except those used for new plants see below) and feed.
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