Height:

8.0-10.0 Inches

Spread:

3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

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

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Songbirds

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Other Features:

Container Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Plant strawberries in early spring. Water them often through July. Do not plant them 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. The plant will spread faster if the blossoms are removed so that more runners can be produced. The second year, allow the buds to stay so that fruit can be produced. 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. Apply 100 - 150 ppm N liquid feed at each watering. A CRF can be incorporated into the media at a medium rate instead of liquid feeding.

Vernalization:

Vernalization is beneficial but not required.

Pests & Diseases:

To avoid crown and root rots it is recommended to plant at crown level and avoid excess watering.

Potting & Timing:

Plant bare root plants with the crown slightly above the soil surface and top roots ¼ inch below. Plugs should be planted even with the soil line.

Moisture:

Moderate moisture.
Avoid watering late in the day so that foliage will be dry through the night.

Planting Level:

Crown slightly above soil surface with top roots ¼ inch below.

Lighting:

Full sun.
Everbearing varieties are daylength neutral.

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