In the second part he shows a two gutter strawberry growing system.
Growing strawberries in hanging gutters.
I got this idea from larry hall who made a video showing how he uses gutters as self watering containers.
Strawberry plants do not set large nets of roots and growing them in a gutter should not be a problem as properly evidenced in many places do a google image search for strawberry tunnel cultivation.
There are definitely benefits to growing strawberries in gutters.
These rain gutters not only keep pests away but they make for much easier gardening.
Like you mentioned having the strawberry plants raised off the ground helps keep them clean which is a major benefit.
Strawberry plants are small.
Benefits of growing strawberry plants in gutters.
In the past in our strawberry bed we grew berries of the june bearing and ever bearing variety.
We are busy this year already harvesting our spring strawberries.
Things you will need tape measure pencil tin snips hand or circular saw gutter end caps pliers silicone caulk pvc glue 1 4 inch drill bit power drill potting soil gardening trowel strawberry transplants scissors watering can fertilizer.
Michael drilled holes in the gutter towards the bottom every 1 1 2 or so for proper drainage.
How to grow strawberries in rain gutters.
Diy strawberry gutter system easiest way to grow strawberries click show more for all the links and other info i mentioned in the video in today s vide.
Here are the primary benefits of growing strawberry plants in gutters.
Strawberries in rain gutters is becoming a popular idea.
A variety of people have devised their own ways to come up with their own rain gutter gardens.
We have tried growing strawberries out in our garden with all kinds of problems.
You can also use the same concept for growing lettuces and herbs.
Growing strawberries in a self irrigating gutter sig.
Not just strawberries either but all kinds of fruits and vegetables can be grown in gutters.
It saves space and helps you maximize your produce output.
In time we decided we just preferred the june bearing so we ripped out all of the ever bearing.