How to Plant a Strawberry Jar

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Soak the strawberry jar in water.

   This will keep the moisture of the soil from leaching out to the terracotta jar.
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   Step 2: Cover the drain holes.

   Use pebbles or similar items to do this. , The opening of the tube needs to be above the jar rim.
   
   Fill the tube with gravel. , Do this around the inserted tube, keeping it centered.
   
   Use soil specifically labeled as suitable for strawberries.
   
   This will contain the right type of soil for the strawberries and helps them to grow well.
   
   Ensure the soil comes out into the jar's outlets where the plants will be sitting once planted. , The gravel will stay in place while the soil compacts around it. , Plant these in the various outlets of the strawberry jar. , This will ensure that they receive adequate water as it trickles through the gravel into the soil but are not overwatered. ,, Alternatively, place it on a patio or outdoors in the garden.
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   Step 3: Place a paper tube vertically in the center of the jar.

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   Step 4: Fill the jar with soil.

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   Step 5: Take out the paper tube.

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   Step 6: Add the strawberry plants.

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   Step 7: Water the strawberry plants via the gravel at the top of the jar.

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   Step 8: Place the strawberry jar on a saucer if keeping it on a surface that cannot absorb the water or handle soil stains.

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   Step 9: Place the strawberry jar in a sunny area of your home.

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