How To Grow Strawberry At Home?
By Shama Parveen
www.organicbazar.net
“Short and sweet” is the perfect way to describe strawberries. These shiny red berries are only half an inch in diameter and the plant grows less than one foot long. Alpine varieties of strawberries tend to be sweeter than other varieties of strawberries. Forget buying strawberries, learn how to grow them at home in easy steps. Here we are telling some tips on growing strawberries at home
Alpine strawberries grow both insides on your windowsill and on an open terrace. This sour and sweet flavored strawberry also has many health benefits. Strawberries are a good natural source of antioxidants, vitamin C, protein, and minerals.
Select a pot or grow bags at least 7 inches wide and deep with well drainage holes to plant strawberry.
Usually, strawberry seeds are sown in the last spring (March or April) and before winter (August to October).
Generally, strawberry seeds are sown in a seedling tray and then transplant after the seeds germinated.
The best soil temperature for germinating strawberry seeds is between 18-25℃.
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Strawberry seeds are hard to germinate and will take 14 to 40 days to germinate (not all seeds will germinate at once, so be patient) wait for it to germinate.
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Watering is necessary immediately after planting strawberries. After that, when the 1-inch soil above the pot looks dry, then water it again.
Strawberries grow best in full sun however they tolerate partial shade and even a little sun.
Harvest strawberries within 4 to 5 months after transplant. Most strawberry plant flowers produce fruits three times during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
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