How to Chill Strawberry Plants in the Refrigerator
Strawberries are a common commercial crop as well as being grown in residential gardens. The red, juicy berries develop in the early spring to early summer depending on the region. They are versatile plants that will thrive both in the ground and in plant pots. Before a strawberry plant will grow, it requires exposure to cold temperatures. If you don't want to plant the strawberries outdoors when it is still cold, you can accomplish the same results by refrigerating the starter roots. Does this Spark an idea?
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Divide the strawberry roots into clumps of three to four and lay each group on a separate paper towel.
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Wrap the paper towels around the roots and hold each set of strawberry roots under a faucet until the paper towel is saturated with cold or lukewarm water.
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Insert all of the roots into a clear, gallon-size storage bag and seal the top. If you have a large number of strawberry roots, you may need to use multiple storage bags.
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Insert the storage bags into a refrigerator that maintains a temperature of 30 to 40 degrees F. Leave the plants until you are ready to plant them, or for at least 15 days.
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