Height:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 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:

Container Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

BERRIED TREASURE™ was bred for patio pots and it thrives when grown in rich, evenly moist, well-drained potting soil and full sun. It produces few to no runners like regular strawberries.

If you prefer to plant BERRIED TREASURE™ Fragaria in the ground, 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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