Strawberries

I’ve learned a bit about crop rotation but clearly didn’t know what to plant after strawberries. The year I started crop rotating, I planted strawberries after I harvested all of my tomatoes. But what to plant after strawberries? I didn’t know either but then did extensive research that I wanted to share with you here …

Strawberries were first grown as a garden fruit in the 18th century. Today they have become a common accessory fruit in the home garden.  Strawberries are the first fruit you’ll enjoy in spring and indeed one of the yummiest fruit in the berry garden. They can be used in almost everything, including jams, pies, and …

If you have been intimidated at the thought of growing your own strawberries, don’t be! Strawberries are not hard to grow, and you can grow them in any size space- including pots and containers. The size of a strawberry is often dictated by the type that you are cultivating as well as the distinct berry’s …

Do you want to grow your own strawberries? Are you environmentally conscious? Would you like the best crop possible? Then consider growing your strawberries hydroponically.   How to grow strawberries hydroponically To starts growing strawberries hydroponically choose an area that has a steady temperature and lots of light. Fill reservoirs with a nutrient-mixed water solution. …

Companion planting is one of the best ways to improve the growth of your vegetables, fruits, berries, and legumes in your home veggie garden. Strawberries can be temperamental, and getting these lush red berries to grow well can be a challenge. Luckily, companion planting has some answers to the most challenging obstacles that growing your …

You are reading this article to know how long strawberries take to grow. Growing Strawberries Growing strawberries from seed only takes between 1-6 weeks. It takes much longer, however, for a plant to produce fruit. For example, the average time for a June-bearing strawberry to go from seed to a fruiting plant is about three …

Although they have characteristics of a vine and produce runners, strawberries grow on a bush. Therefore, they can be planted in rows, pots, or raised beds. You can have strawberries year-round with varieties that produce twice a year and others that bear fruit spring and fall. Grown in loamy soil and atop clean straw, the …

Strawberries are sweet, juicy, and delicious, so it’s no surprise that they are one of the most beloved crops to grow. Unfortunately, slugs are also drawn to strawberries and create holes through the fruit that attract additional insects. Slugs damage crops and destroy the marketable value of strawberries. However, there are some gardening tactics that …

Sweet, juicy, vibrant strawberries are perennial plants grown in gardens worldwide, popular for their bountiful harvest and versatile fruit. In this post, I’ll discuss how much cold weather and frost strawberries can tolerate and how to overwinter them. How Much Cold Can Strawberry Plants Tolerate? Strawberry plants can tolerate up to 22 degrees Fahrenheit (-5 …