Strawberry

The most rewarding fruit to grow at home. Plant crowns in late summer or early spring for a bumper harvest the following June.

Establishing this month

Sow

Feb – Mar

Plant Out

Mar – Apr

Harvest

Jun – Aug

Type

Both

Difficulty

Growing Calendar

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Mar

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Jun

Jul

Aug

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Oct

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Dec

Sow

Transplant

Harvest

This month: Apr

Move seedlings outside carefully

•Harden off plants
•Prepare soil outdoors
•Space plants correctly
•Water well after planting

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

Surface sow

Spacing

40cm

Germination

14–21days from seed; crowns establish in 4–6 weeks

Thinning

Remove all runners in year one to redirect energy into the developing crown

Grower's Note

Most gardeners plant bare-root crowns or runners for faster results. Seed-grown plants fruit in their second year.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

2wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

6wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

8wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~16 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

BorageChivesGarlicMarigoldSpinach

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 2–3 days

Sunlight

6+ hours direct sun

Watch Out For

! Botrytis (grey mould) spreads rapidly in wet weather — remove affected fruit immediately
! Slugs and snails eat ripe fruit overnight — copper tape around containers helps
! Birds take ripe fruit fast — net before the first fruits colour

What You'll Need

Equipment for growing strawberry

Seeds — Just Seed

Wide variety, UK-grown selections

Organic Liquid Seaweed

Shropshire Seaweed — soil & plant feed

Fine Rose Watering Can

Gentle shower for seedlings

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Strawberry

Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

What You'll Need

Related Crops

Marigold

Spinach

Garlic

Chives

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