Released March 9, 2010
URBANA, Ill. – Strawberry pots are great for growing strawberries, herbs, and small annual flowering plants, said a University of Illinois Extension horticulture unit educator.
"A strawberry pot is a flower pot, usually less than two feet tall, that has a series of holes around the sides out of which additional plants are grown," said Jeff Rugg. "They can be made from clay pottery, ceramic pottery, plastic, and even wood.
"Plastic pots are lightweight for use on balconies, but they can also blow over. Clay pots that have not been sprayed on the inside with a waterproofing agent, such as clear acrylic, can break down over a year or two's time. Untreated pots soak up water from the soil and evaporate it into the air so they require more careful watering to keep the roots moist. Ceramic pots that are coated on the inside can last but are often very heavy."
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