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Evening Standard
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George Hudson

Grow your own strawberries: from balconies to window boxes — here’s how to create a strawberry container garden

More than 28,000kg (equating to over two million) strawberries will have been eaten in just two weeks by the time Wimbledon comes to an end on Sunday. Feeling inspired to start your own summer harvest to rival that?

These perennials are super easy to grow at home in containers and raised beds. They have a long season, and there are still growers online selling plants that may fruit this summer with luck. Look for late-season or repeat-fruiting (everbearing) varieties.

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