Growing Sequoia Strawberries in Pots

Use a container with a drainage hole. Fill your container with a slightly acidic potting soil. Products having a pH reading between 5.8 and 6.5 are best.

Dig small planting holes for your sequoia strawberry plants, making sure the holes are large enough to accommodate the root systems. Set one plant into each hole, and gently pack more potting soil around the base, taking care not to cover the crown of the plant from which the leaves grow. Water until moisture runs out the drainage hole.

Place your pot in a sunny location: strawberries need six to eight hours of sun every day.

Pinch any flowers or runners that form during your plant’s first six weeks to promote fruit production later. After six weeks, let all flowers and runners develop.

Fertilize your potted sequoia strawberry once each month, using a plant food with an N-P-K ratio of 12-12-12, or a similar balanced blend. Follow product instructions for correct mixing and application.