Growing Strawberries

Strawberries come in three types: day neutral, everbearing and June bearing. Both everbearing and day neutral plants will give you an early berry crop.

One of the best things about having your own strawberry patch, besides harvesting the sweet berries, is that the plants are prolific in sending out runners of new strawberry plants. When your...

Strawberries are one of summer's eagerly awaited pleasures. Whether you're growing strawberries in your garden or in containers, feeding them at the correct times and in the correct amounts will...

A strawberry is an herb although most of us think of it as fruit. The strawberry plants grown and sold by commercial growers are hermaphrodite. This means the individual strawberry plants can...

When it comes to planting strawberries, there are three types to choose from, all which produce berries in the spring. June bearing berries produce one large crop per season in late spring or...

Strawberries are one of the most popular and easily grown edibles in the home garden. A single, healthy strawberry plant can produce several runners. Runners are shoots that branch out from the...

Making a planter for strawberry plants exclusively has an advantage over planting them in the ground. In a tiered container, strawberry plants do not have to compete with other plants. This also...

Ever Bearing strawberries flower and bear fruit in three harvests: spring, summer and autumn. While single yields are small, the overall yield can be quite large. They grow new flowers and berries...

There are three different types of strawberries: June bearing, everbearing and day neutral. All these strawberry cultivators need to be planted as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring....

Strawberries are one of the most popular fruits for summer. But they also grow well indoors in containers or hanging baskets, providing fruit well into the winter. Rich with vitamins, these...

Strawberries can be fertilized using compost teas easily brewed by the home gardener. Compost tea is extracted from compost and contains micronutrients, beneficial soil organisms and compounds...

When you are out shopping for strawberry plants keep in mind that there are three types: Junebearing, Dayneutral and Everbearing. Junebearers produce the largest berries and lots of runners from...

Strawberries hail from Europe's western and southern Alps and are considered a delicacy in much of the world. The berries have a very sweet taste and have become very popular in baking and as raw...

Using plastic mulch is one way to keep strawberries clean and weed free. Plastic mulch comes in rolls that go down easily over hilled strawberry rows. Hold down plastic mulch by weighting or...

While most strawberry plants grow from runners, little shoots that the parent strawberry plant sends out to spread, a few varieties of strawberries grow from seeds. Sweetheart, Alpine and Fresca...

Strawberries are a summer fruit that's endlessly popular with home growers. These sweet berries flower and grow over the summer, for raw snacks and baking treats. Many homeowners grow the crop to...

Storing strawberry plants through the winter months takes a little time, but to have some of those tasty strawberries next summer, it is worth it. If you are growing strawberry plants in small,...

Strawberry plants are easy to grow and maintain, and their fruit is widely versatile. If you're short on space but still want to grow your own strawberries, you can easily do so with an upside...

Strawberries hail from Europe's western and southern Alps and are considered a delicacy in France. These berries have a very sweet taste, and have become very popular in cooking and as raw snacks....

Alpine strawberries hail from Europe's western and southern Alps and are considered a delicacy in France. These small strawberries have a slightly almond taste. Like other strawberries, alpine...

Strawberries are a delicious addition to the home garden.There are three types of strawberry plant: June-bearers, ever bearers and day neutrals. Each type of strawberry plant has different...

Fresh, juicy strawberries straight from the garden are perfect for eating fresh, making jams and pies or freezing for winter. This delightfully sweet berry is high in vitamin C and contains...

Strawberries are a beloved fruit that are easy to grown and are fun to harvest out of the garden, especially if you grow them in an old-fashioned patio pot. There are several different styles of...

If you are new to growing plants in a hydroponics system, try strawberries because they tend to thrive in a soil-less environment. One system that works for this plant is the ebb and flow system....

Home-grown strawberries are the most economical way to keep fresh, organic fruit throughout the growing season. Strawberries are notorious for losing their flavor during shipping. Planting your...

Plants grown using hydroponic technology do not grow in soil but in nutrient-rich water. According to HydroponicStrawberries.com, hydroponics work particularly well for strawberries for a number...

The sweet, red berries of strawberry patches make the fruit irresistible in the garden. Ideal for the beginner, strawberry plants can grow in pots, hanging planters or flower beds. Strawberries...

Strawberries grow easily. Choose from three different harvesting classes, according to gardeningtipsandideas.com. June berries produce one large batch of strawberries every spring; harvest takes...

Hydroponic farming involves growing plants in a water-based nutrient solution rather than in soil. This actually requires less water than soil irrigation and allows the farmer to control growing...

You can have abundant crops of luscious berries by understanding the traits and needs of the various strawberry plant types. Since the types of plants have their own set of requirements, growers...

Strawberries are a popular fruit for both backyard gardeners and small farmers to grow. These sweet berries seem to capture some of the essence of summer. Without the right soil composition,...

Fresh strawberries in early summer are more than just a treat, they are a reward for correct propagation. The small compact plants can be planted in modest areas with at least 6 hours of sunshine...

Of the many varietals of strawberries in the botanical family Frageria, three kinds predominate for home garden and commercial production: June-bearers, everbearing and day-neutral. All three...

Strawberries are short plants that are related to roses. They produce white flowers and fruit that wears its seeds on the outside. Strawberries put out runners to propagate, that is, to reproduce....

Strawberry plants are members of the Rosacaea family, and are commonly known for the bright, red berries they produce. However, these berries are actually a false fruit, meaning they are not...

Strawberries are an easy-growing plant that will provide you with years of plentiful crops. There are three types of strawberry plants: the June-bearing, everbearing and day-neutral. The most...

There are two ways you can recycle old tires to grow strawberry plants. If you have an old tire you want to put back to work and you like fruit, you may want to try either of these suggestions on...

Growing strawberries is an annual favorite of rookie and seasoned gardeners alike. However, growing strawberries in the South requires different methods than the North. This guide provides a few...

Organic Strawberries are an easy plant to grow. They pretty much take care of themselves. You will have to pull the weeds from your strawberries to keep your patch clean and easy to pick. The...

Did you know strawberries can be used decoratively in the landscape? Strawberries have expanded their place in the garden. You can grow them in pots or in vegetable plots, but some are grown to...

Starting strawberry seeds indoors in an egg carton is an inexpensive way to get a head start on your fresh fruit crop. Strawberries take several weeks to germinate, so start your seeds indoors, 8...

There are three varieties of strawberry plants that grow strawberries: June bearing, ever bearing and day neutral. June bearing grow a large crop of strawberries each year; ever bearing produce...

Strawberries tend to reproduce asexually, which means that the seeds aren't needed. The plants send out runners and spread that way. But the seeds are still viable and can be used to grow...

Strawberries are a nearly $1 billion industry in the United States, with 83 percent of that production coming from California. Approximately 26 percent of the berries grown in the United States...

Nothing says summer like bitting into a big red strawberry. Strawberries are easy to grow, and excellent for your health. Read on to find out how to start your own berry-patch!

Every year my strawberry field is just leaves and new runners after the season is over. So what I have done is incorporated flowers so I can enjoy some color in the field. Just remember you need...

So you have Strawberry plants and they did not produce nice large Strawberries. Here are steps to achieve a strawberry field you will enjoy.

Strawberries are easy to grow and in a container. Anyone can grow strawberries, even if you live in an apartment you can grow your own fresh tasty strawberries. Homegrown strawberries taste...

Strawberry plants set buds for the next season's berries long before winter arrives. If left unprotected, exposure to temperatures below 15 degrees Fahrenheit can damage the buds, killing or...

Decide on a suitable spot for your strawberry patch; strawberries love full sun and a deep, loose soil, rich in compost and organic materials. A south-facing slope is ideal for growing...