I'm a hydro grower. I use 100% perlite and home-brewed nutrient. I grow strawberries in a modified grow bag called The Strawberry Burrito.

I'm currently experimenting with a plastic grow bag, attempting to grow strawberries in 25 to 50-foot containers (for commercial applications).

The link is to a building tutorial featured in my online store along with several other goodies.

Relax, everything in my online store is FREE!

Here is a link that might be useful: Building & Planting A Strawberry Burrito

Hi, vrkelley -- I'm hoping the bags are as good as I think they are, because I have invested in several 12-gallon and 15-gallon. They are white, have handles and holes in the bottom. They seem very sturdy.

I'm planning to grow tomatoes in the large bags and potatoes in the 12-gallon. I'm also going to grow Yukon Gold in a 5-gallon white bucket with holes in the bottom.

As they say, "It's so crazy it might work."
Good luck,
Sunny

I first noticed them from an Ireland school that is teaching kids how to grow potatoes, lettuce, and strawberries. Their bags do not appear like they're reinforced on the bottom. So if you have to move them, you'd have to slide a board under them so the roots don't get disturbed.

I'd like to try the same thing with plastic grocery bags. Placing maybe 4 together and putting holes in the bottom for drainage.

Hi vrkelley
recycled grocer bags work, just be vigilant how fast they degrade from sun light.