Height:

8.0-12.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Songbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

This plant thrives when grown in rich, evenly moist, well-drained potting soil and full sun.

If you want to grow it in the ground rather than in containers, it is best planted in early spring. Do not plant it where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, or okra were planted the previous year. There is a disease that sometimes attacks these plants that will also attack strawberries.

When planting, make sure that the roots are spread apart, and not tightly packed in a small hole. Because strawberries have shallow roots, they should be fertilized during the growing season.

Growing Temperature:

60-65° F

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

2.0-3.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Strawberries prefer a high nitrogen fertilizer. Feed at a moderate rate of 100-150 ppm N at each watering.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Vernalization is beneficial but not required.
If desired provide 6-8 weeks of temperatures below 40 degrees F.

Pests & Diseases:

Aphids, thrips, spider mite, and slugs should be watched for on strawberries.

To help prevent crown and root rots plant at crown level and avoid overwatering.

Potting & Timing:

Plant small plugs in late winter to spring in 1 quart to 1 gallon containers in cool conditions.

Moisture:

Consistent moisture is key to producing a great plant, especially when it begins to set fruit, but avoid overwatering. Irrigate earlier in the day so that foliage will be dry through the night.

Planting Level:

Plant bare root plants with the crown slightly above the soil surface and top roots ¼ inch below. Pl

PGRs/Pinching:

Keep cool to control growth.

Lighting:

Provide high light levels. Everbearing varieties are daylength neutral.

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