Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa · Rosaceae

Small sweet fruits in pots or garden beds.

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Updated on 2026-07-17

Overview

Strawberry is a low perennial fruiting from May to October in everbearing cultivars.

How to grow it

Wide shallow pots or borders.

Watering

Regular, keep fruits dry.

Light

Full sun.

Soil

Rich, well-draining.

Fertilizing

Strawberry fertilizer every 15 days when fruiting.

Pruning

Remove runners to strengthen the mother plant.

Repotting

Every 2 years, replacing weak plants.