The garden strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria, collectively known as the strawberries, which are cultivated worldwide. The fruit is widely appreciated for its aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness.
Garden Strawberry Care
Fragaria × ananassa
Other names: Simple Strawberry
What is the plant
Garden strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) are an easy-to-grow fruit that will reward the home gardener with ample harvests for many years. With favorable conditions, each strawberry plant should produce one quart of strawberries per season. Garden strawberries produce their fruit in the late spring and early summer months. The garden strawberry, which is typically referred to simply as a "strawberry," is a hybrid species from the genus Fragaria. It was first bred in the mid-1700s in France by crossing a North American strawberry, F. virginiana, and a Chilean strawberry, F. chiloensis. Technically speaking, the strawberry isn't a true berry but rather an aggregate accessory fruit.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
5 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Strawberry plants need regular water to thrive, especially during fruit bearing season, when they need an average of 2-5 cm (1-2 inches) of water daily. The best way to water strawberries is to use drip or soaker hose placed at least two inches away from the plant.
Pruning
It is important to never remove more than a third of the foliage in any one year and to cut just above a node on the stem.
Fertilizer
Mix the recommended amount of liquid fertilizer and water in a watering can. Then simply pour the mix into the soil as if you're watering the plant.
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Sunlight
They prefer a filtered morning sun and afternoon shade.
Soil
Loam soil offers a great balance of silt, sand, and clay as well as a bit of hummus.
Temperature
The ideal temperature for garden strawberries is between 60 and 80°F. However, the plants can tolerate temperatures as low as 22°F, as long as the plant is protected from frost. The plants will die at temperatures of 10°F or lower.
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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
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