Strawberries are a hugely popular crop, commonly propagated from an existing plant by splitting the crown or via runners. A slightly more uncommon method sees growers use their own strawberries to ...
How can you tell if it is time to replace your old strawberry plants? Strawberries, like most plants, produce the highest fruit yields on young vigorous plants. As the plants get older, they lose ...
Sweet, juicy strawberries are a delightful summer treat—and are easy to grow in a home garden. These productive plants are perennial, returning year after year, and depending on the type, can provide ...
Water regularly until the first frost. After the first frost before temperatures consistently drop below 20ºF, add 3 to 5 ...
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Home gardeners have a choice of three types of strawberry plants: everbearing, day-neutral, and the most popular June-bearing, which produces the largest yield over a three-week period. The best time ...
Given how quickly strawberries begin to bear fruit and how easily they are grown, it’s a wonder that strawberry beds aren’t as common in backyards as lawns are in front yards. The most compelling ...
Find out how and when to water strawberry plants so they thrive in pots or garden beds. Strawberries are some of the most popular fruits to grow in home gardens, and they’re a must-have if you love ...