Fertilizer for container alpine strawberries?

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

My first time growing strawberries in pots. Will a smart release osmocote plus granular be a good choice? I've got my 5-1-1 mix with my 2 gallon pot ready. All I need to worry is fertilizing. What kind and how often would I need to apply fertilizers on my alpine strawberries(fragaria vesca)? There's just too much varied information in the internet about fertilizing container strawberries

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
8 years ago
Osmocote wouldn't be my first choice......I prefer that used with woodies. Either of the Dyna Gro products would work well - Foliage Pro or GROW. Or whatever liquid or water soluble fertilizer you prefer. Dilute to half strength and apply weekly.
Heruga (7a NJ)
Original Author
8 years ago
Well I wanted to use osmocote so I don't have to fertilize every week. I have many potted perennials so I thought it would be alot of work but if liquid fertilizer is best I'll do that. I have foliage pro dyna gro 9-3-6 I use for my citrus so I can use that for my other perennials as well?
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
8 years ago
Yes. You will have to water every week (or more often) so why not fertilize? Gardening is work and container gardening is sometimes more work than growing plants in the ground. You have to be prepared to devote the necessary time and attention if you want to be successful.
Nick (9b) Modesto Area
8 years ago
Agree 100% with gardengal48 container gardening is much more work than in ground. I have strawberries in ground and containers and the containers are much more time consuming.