Growing Strawberry Plants

Fragaria : Rosaceae / the rose family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
        P P            

(Best months for growing Strawberry Plants in USA - Zone 5a regions)

  • P = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • Easy to grow. Plant with crown (of roots) just covered.. Best planted at soil temperatures between 50°F and 68°F. (Show °C/cm)
  • Space plants: 12 - 39 inches apart
  • Harvest in approximately 11 weeks. Strawberries bruise easily when ripe, handle carefully. Pick with a small piece of stem attached..
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Better in a bed on their own to allow good sun and air circulation
  • Avoid growing close to: If you are using rotation beds, avoid putting strawberries where you have grown tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplant

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30 Sep 15, Eleanor Walton (Canada - Zone 2b Sub-Arctic climate)
How do you winter strawberries?
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28 Aug 15, I'm Eleberi, O., from Rivers State, Nigeria. How can I get strawberry cultiva from around Nigeria? (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
How can I get strawberry cultivars to start a farm in Rivers State, Nigeria? I'm Eleberi, Onyelakachukwu. Thank you!
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17 Aug 15, Athol Bremner (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Where can I obtain strawberry plants from, I`m on the north coast of KZN Ballito area, Is there a special variety suited for the coastal area?
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02 Aug 15, Christo Smit (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
Will strawberries grow on the West Coast (Darling district)?
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26 Jul 15, Nolo Maqubela (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
My strawberries are being eaten by a snail like gogga, what organic method can I use to prevent them from eating the fruit?
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27 Jul 15, Barbee (USA - Zone 8a climate)
Here in the US we have a product called: "Sluggo" a pelleted bait that works on snails as well as slugs. (Inexpensive too.) The label says it is safe for both pets and food crops-and it biodegrades. I use it for my strawberries and it works well for me. Look and see if you can use it or it is available in your country. Good Luck. P.S. I buy mine at Home Depot home improvement store and it's available on Amazon.
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27 Jul 15, jade morris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
Put a tub of beer and dishquid next to the plants. they are attracted to the beer and they get drunck fall in and can't get out.
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26 Jul 15, Grace Elliott (Australia - temperate climate)
I have a couple of strawberry plants growing in a pot. My problem is that the strawberries aren't ripening, instead they are turning brown. This is my first time growing strawberries so I don't have any idea what I'm doing wrong. Can you help?
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06 Jul 15, Cheyne Woods (Australia - temperate climate)
I had something similar happen around this time last year, I'm pretty sure its a seasonal thing as mine came green again in spring. I just made sure to water them regularly and remove any dead foliage that i found
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04 Jul 15, bec (Australia - temperate climate)
Strawberry plant turning red... Dose this mean it's dying? Is there something I can do to save it.?
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Talked to a grower last week and they plant mid March (St Paddy's Day) and are starting to pick fruit 8 weeks later.

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