Strawberry plant
The strawberry plant is a small fruit plant highly valued for its delicious fruits. Strawberries are best enjoyed fresh right after picking, but they are also perfect for desserts or fruit salads. Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae family, and there are many varieties, both everbearing and non-everbearing, such as "Charlotte," "Garriguette," known for its very fruity taste, "Mara des Bois," "Mariguette," and "Madame Moutot," which can reach up to 60 grams. It is an easy-to-grow plant, suitable for beginner gardeners.
You can sow seeds, but it is usually better to buy strawberry plants and plant them directly in your garden. These plants will naturally multiply through stolons, giving new plants every year. For optimal growth, it is recommended to plant strawberries in spring or autumn. They love sunlight but the soil around them should always be kept moist. The choice of soil is important: a rich, humus-rich soil is ideal, though slightly sandy soil can also work.
It is necessary to regularly remove weeds between the plants so they don’t suffocate them. Strawberry plants must also be protected from slugs and snails. Mulching around the base is very effective for retaining soil moisture. To ensure a good harvest, stolons should be removed. Once planted, strawberries start producing fruit after about two months and can be harvested throughout the summer.
Strawberry plant
- Type : Fruit trees
- Botanical Family : Rosacea
Characteristics
- Exposure : Full Sun
- Cultivation Difficulty : Easy
- Adult Height : 30 cm
Sowing & Planting
- Plant Spacing : 40 cm
- Row Spacing : 40 cm
Maintenance
- Maintenance : Moderate
- Water Requirements : Moderate