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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24 Sep 13, fonsie (Australia - temperate climate)
one of my favourite ways to eat strawberries is heated with a little balsamic and sugar. Serve with fresh chocolate mint and ice cream.
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21 Sep 13, Paul (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
My daughter has planted a raised bed of strawberry plants but they seem to have developed a brown burnt lookin leaf any suggestions on this will be greatly appreciated
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13 Sep 13, (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
Can I get some infomation on growing strawberry in East Africa climate??
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27 Aug 13, heather (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
where do i plant my strawberrys and how .
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15 Aug 13, Lyn Stewart (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)
My strawberries are almost ripe and the fruits are being eaten by something. I have covered them with an old mosquito net, but I don't want to spray. Is there anything else I can do?
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26 Jul 13, Rob (New Zealand - temperate climate)
I find growing strawberries in hanging baskets under the veranda to be best results.They are least likely to get frost and also least likely to be eaten by birds.
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31 May 13, Rachel (Australia - tropical climate)
Hi there. I have just come across your posting re: strawberry runners. If you still have some I would love to buy from you. Let me know :)
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20 May 13, Joe Fentaller (Australia - tropical climate)
what is the best region to grow straberries in Australia
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18 May 13, diana (Canada - Zone 6a Temperate Warm Summer climate)
What is the best type of strawberry for zone 6a?
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30 Mar 13, Noel Challis (Australia - temperate climate)
I am just starting a strawberry bed and require 60 plants or runners. Can anybody help. Will pay transport and packaging costs. Can not afford commercial or nursery plants.
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My daughter has planted a raised bed of strawberry plants but they seem to have developed a brown burnt lookin leaf any suggestions on this will be greatly appreciated

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