Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa · Family Rosaceae
Also known as: strawberries, garden strawberry, fragaria
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Every 2 days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Pet-safe
- Yes
Care
Where to put it
Hanging baskets, troughs or patio pots in a sunny spot.
Light
Full sun for the sweetest fruit.
Watering
Keep the compost moist, especially while fruiting. Water at the base.
About the plant
The strawberry is one of the easiest fruits to grow in pots and window boxes. The plant is low-growing and produces runners, stems that form new plants. With sun and regular watering, it fruits well on balconies.
Origin
A hybrid that arose in France in the 18th century, from crossing wild strawberries from Chile and North America.
What it likes
- Full sun
- Moist, fertile compost
- Good ventilation
What it dislikes
- Fruit touching the soil
- Dry compost
- Waterlogging
Did you know?
The little dots on the surface of a strawberry are the true fruits, each with a seed inside.
