The spring has come, and we have prepared several awesome tricks for you to try at the home.

Today’s hack involves one of the most popular berry fruits in the world.

Yes, we’re talking about red, delicious strawberries.

Since March and April are ideal months to plant strawberries. Keep reading to uncover how to grow strawberries at home using a laundry basket. That’s right, a cheap laundry basket you can find at every dollar store.

Apart from being tasty, strawberries are healthy, too

Numerous nutritional benefits make this fruit twice as more attractive. Did you know that strawberries can help with the prevention of inflammatory conditions and heart disease?

Furthermore, they regulate blood sugar and can help with weight management. If you don’t have a food allergy to strawberries, then you’re more than welcome to enjoy them daily.

To make things a bit tricky, strawberries decided to be prone to pests

That is correct. A few things might be challenging, but you’ll manage just fine. We all know that strawberries are a seasonal fruit, and pests love them. Do you remember going to the market to buy strawberries, only to find them looking not so fresh nor juicy?

That’s normal, it’s hard to maintain their freshness. Well, if you grow them on your own, you’ll always eat them fresh.

Grab a laundry basket or a hamper, anything with holes will work just fine

The next thing you want to purchase is a garbage bin or fabric sac. You’ll need that to plant strawberries in it. Of course, buy strawberry plants as well. You’ll also need a PVC tube. Make sure you drill some holes in the tube.

You can use a drill or some other tool. The important thing is to create a lot of holes. Why do you need them? Well, the plant’s roots need holes to breathe through them.

Put the plant in the bag, and then place everything in a laundry basket

Now, you’re almost ready to grow strawberries. One thing is missing, though. The watering system. That’s right, strawberries need water.

Take the pipe and stick it down the center. It will serve as the watering spot. Let’s revise one more time: take the plant, put it inside a bag, and the bag goes in the basket. Very simple, right?!

Wait, you’re not done yet.

Remember one thing. You’ll need to check up on your strawberries very often. All kinds of bugs, caterpillars, pests, and other insects will try to attack the fruits of your labor.

Make sure to keep an eye on your strawberries as often as possible. If you notice any diseased leaves, remove them right away.

Fruit flies are very persistent, but home-made strawberry shakes are worth all the effort

Not just shakes, but cakes, smoothies, jam, and other desserts as well. Just remember how sweet and savor they taste in your mouth. The rich strawberry flavor is more than enough to motivate you. After all, no one said that gardening was easy, but we promise you it’s a lot of fun. Also, remember t put your strawberries in a sunny place, and to give them some space.

We’ve already said that you’ll need to watch for signs of pests’ nibbling. That’s pretty much it, enjoy the process. We keep our fingers crossed for you to grow a lot of beautiful, bright red, and delicious queens among berries.

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