this is only my opinion, but i think it would be better off in the ground than in a growing box , unless the growing box was in a protected area , such as a greenhouse.
I feel the roots stand a greater chance of being damaged from freeze in a pot than in the ground. the soil does provide some insulation
SteveW
long island NY

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