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Strawberry

Strawberry

Fragaria x ananassa

Medium difficultyWinterFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Runners or bare-root plants, 4-6 months to fruit

About Strawberry

Strawberries are an immensely rewarding winter-to-spring crop for UP terraces. Because they have very shallow root systems, they are perfect for hanging baskets or shallow window boxes, which also keeps the fruit off wet soil and away from pests.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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