Imagine having a bunch of sweet and juicy red strawberries from your home garden.
Growing or planting strawberries in pots or on the ground is not complicated;
It’s like taking tiny seeds and turning them into delicious berries. We’ll show you different ways to grow strawberries.
Correct Type of Strawberries
Alpine Strawberry is the most popular variety that produces small, sweet fruits and plants become very clustered in pot.
Growing Season in India:
If you are planning to grow and take care of strawberry plants, which start in late September and last till February.
Pot or Grow Bag Size
Choose containers with good drainage, and ensure they are at least 7-12 inches deep.
Choose the Best Soil
Strawberries thrive in well-draining soil that is full of organic matter.
Strawberries From Seed
Start sowing strawberry seeds in seedling trays or small pots. Use seed-starting mix and sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. Or spread them over it.
Light and Temperature:
Provide adequate light, either natural sunlight, and maintain a temperature between 18°C to 25°C for seed germination.
Water:
It is very important to water after planting strawberries. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer:
you can fertilize your strawberry plants with organic compost such as cow dung manure, vermicompost, or bone meal fertilizer.
Mulching:
To avoid weeds, soil pollution, and other ill effects, mulching should be done around the strawberry plant for a good harvest.
Harvesting Time:
Strawberries are typically start bearing fruit within 4 to 5 months after being transplanted.