Are you looking to add a fruit that is both juicy and sweet to your garden?
Look no further than the flavorful strawberry, which is also rather simple to grow!
Planting strawberries is a fantastic option for gardeners of any experience level, as they thrive in a variety of environments and may be grown in containers, raised beds, or standard garden beds. This blog post will cover all you need to know to start and maintain your very own strawberry patch, including how to plant the seeds and how to water them.
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Choose the right location: strawberries require a lot of sunlight and soil that drains well, so pick a spot in your garden that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day and has soil that drains well. Strawberries grow best in soil that drains well and in plenty of sunlight.
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Prepare the soil: Before you plant anything, you should prepare the soil by adding organic matter such as compost, leaf mold, or manure that has had sufficient time to decompose. Strawberries do best in soil that is somewhat acidic, with a pH ranging from 6.0 to 6.5.
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Choose your planting method: Strawberries can be planted using one of two methods: matted row or hill system. The hill system requires the individual plants to be planted in clusters, whereas the matted row method requires the individual plants to be planted in rows.
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Planting: Strawberry seedlings should be planted in the ground or in pots in the spring, with a spacing of between 12 and 18 inches between each one. Be sure that the crown is flush with the top of the soil, and then thoroughly water the plant. The use of straw, leaves, or grass clippings as mulch around plants can help to prevent the growth of weeds and will also help to keep the soil moist.
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Watering: Make sure that your strawberry plants receive enough of water at all times, but especially when the weather is dry. It is best to water them first thing in the morning so that the leaves have time to air dry before it gets dark.
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Fertilizing: After planting, fertilize your strawberry plants with a nice 100% organic fertilizer like BigAss Berries. Fertilize once every four to six weeks when the plant is actively growing.
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Pest and disease management: Be on the lookout for common pests such as slugs, snails, and spider mites, and be sure to remove any damaged or diseased leaves. Furthermore, keep a watch out for spider mites. The use of netting as a barrier against birds and other animals is another potential application.
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Harvesting: Strawberries are ready to be plucked when they turn a bright red color and are fully ripe. To remove the fruit from the plant, take the berry by its stem, gently grip it, and then twist it. Make it a habit to harvest your strawberries on a regular basis so that the plant will be encouraged to produce additional fruit!
You will have a plentiful harvest of fresh, delicious strawberries from your own garden without enormous effort as long as you follow some of our steps/recommendations here.
Happy strawberry’ing!
Remember that cultivating strawberries is an enjoyable and gratifying experience; therefore, savor both the cultivation process and the delectable fruit that it yields. Some say there is an equal amount of peace and enjoyment that comes from the gardening process itself. So enjoy the vibes and energy that gets created by you in your garden. Create a peaceful place where strawberry growing is a way of life and a relaxing therapeutic part of your day.
How to Grow Strawberry Plants – checkout our other strawberry focused blog articles including:
How to Plant Strawberries
When to Plant Strawberries
Strawberry Companion Plants
Strawberry Plant Care (How to Care for Strawberry Plants)
Wild Strawberry Plants
