I found a strawberry jar at Walmart on clearance for $6, so I couldn't resist. I've wanted such a jar for quite awhile. That's the good news.
The bad news is that I I got a bit suckered. Walmart was selling strawberry plants and the label said Jan/Feb for my area, so in my strawberry jar excitement I bought a bag of 10 plants -- only to do research later and discover that for this area I bought the wrong variety (bought everbearing instead of June bearing), and they should be planted in the fall. Darn.
Next time I will try to remember to do research *before* getting carried away at the store. But meanwhile, do these things have any chance? Any advice? I think I know to use a loose soil mix, preferably with some sand. Not sure what else though.
Thanks in advance.
LiseP
Sucker for strawberries
Since you already have them, you may as well try them. At this point you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I attended a Fruit and Nut seminar here in Fayette County. A friend and I thought it would be fun and I need the continuing ed units. The AgriLife agent said it wasn't worth growing strawberries here in our county. Then his next sentence was: "Even though we tell people that, it doesn't stop them from going ahead and buying the plants anyway" and he strugged his shoulders. You might also ask your local agent what you to expect.
Thanks for your comment, bettydee. I live about 20 miles from Poteet, home of an annual strawberry festival, so that's part of what made me so hopeful. So there must be a way, right? Just not the way I set about it, lol.
Yep, I'll plant them and see what happens and also take your advice to call the Agrilife agent. LiseP
Hey Lise! I used to live in the Pleasanton/Jourdanton area and know Poteet very well! Do they still have the big strawberry water tower there? LOL!
Yep. I have only been through there once or twice, but it was there the last time I went by. LiseP