How to Make Soil for Strawberries

Strawberries are delicious, seasonal treats that are easy to grow in the right circumstances. One of their main requirements is a well-draining soil that is rich in organic material. In order for strawberries to be sweet and flavorful, they need to take a lot of nutrients from the soil -- so it is important the soil be nutrient-dense. Use organic materials such as compost instead of synthetic fertilizers; organic materials perform many jobs in the soil, including retaining moisture.

Things You'll Need

• Loam soil
• Sphagnum peat moss
• Perlite
• Compost
• Wheelbarrow

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour 1 gallon of sterile loam soil, or garden soil, into a large bucket or wheelbarrow.

   • 2

     Add 1 gallon of perlite and 1 gallon of moist, coarse sphagnum peat moss.

   • 3

     Add 1 gallon of well-rotted manure or compost and mix everything up with a small shovel or trowels.

   • 4

     Test the soil by squeezing a handful. It should feel like a wrung-out sponge. If it feels sandy, add more compost or peat moss. If it feels sticky, add more perlite.