Suitable containers for strawberries

[littlemoney]

Now I have got my free strawberry plants I need to find a suitable container. Any advice on how deep the container should be? I would like to use as shallow container as possible. Also how close can I plant in a container? I would like to plant as close together as possible. All the books talk about spacing for planting in the garden not for containers.

I have a tub 14" square, 7.5" deep.. Also troughs 26" long, 7" wide and 6" deep.

Any advice would be appreciated please

[DuncanM]

My previous experience has taught me to use water retention crystals, but also ensuring there is enough drainage at the bottom of any pot to ensure they don't drown.

[rustylady]

How many plants have you got?

[littlemoney]

How many plants have you got?

I have 6 plants.

[rustylady]

I should think you could get all of them in the 14" tub.

[Potstubsdustbins]

I get three strawbs in one of those long troughs.

Potty