Growing Strawberries (from seeds)

Fragaria : Rosaceae / the rose family

Jan F M A M J J A S O N Dec
              S S S    

(Best months for growing Strawberries (from seeds) in New Zealand - cool/mountain regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • Start inside in pots or trays after chilling seeds.. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 20°C. (Show °F/in)
  • Space plants: 30 - 100 cm apart
  • Harvest in approximately 1 years. Seedlings need to grow for about a year before fruiting. Remove first flowers. .
  • Compatible with (can grow beside): Better in a bed on their own to allow good sun and air circulation.
  • Avoid growing close to: If you are using rotation beds then avoid putting strawberries where you have grown tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplant.

Your comments and tips

18 Feb 21, arden sabin (USA - Zone 5a climate)
how to grow climbing strawberries from seeds in a garden out side
07 Jul 20, Tanya (Australia - temperate climate)
My strawberries have little bite holes in them ,just like a slug or snail has been at them.but I have been all over them and can’t find a thing ,but what ever it is ,is destroying my strawberries
08 Jul 20, (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Look up a company NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS in your area and ask to talk to someone about your problems.
05 Jun 19, eouis (Australia - temperate climate)
which strawberry do i grow?
07 Jun 19, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Go and buy some plants from Mitre 10 or Bunnings or nursery.
21 Feb 19, Pam Clark (USA - Zone 11b climate)
What strawberry seeds will grow in this zone and where can I buy them.
11 Jan 23, Gwendolyn Hall (USA - Zone 8b climate)
Go to Southern exposer seeds they have a tool on there that can tell you plus the links to purchase if they don't have them.
02 Aug 18, Glenn Yu (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)
We are looking for strawberry seed
03 Aug 18, Mike (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Google and then go to eBay. Look out - a few are China etc.
04 Jun 18, Denise Heaven (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)
I actual now live in Samoa and want to grow strewberries. Im thinking of importing plant seedlings Our temperatures range from morning 19 - 23 degrees to heat of the day being between 27 - 34 degrees. Do you think it is possible to grow strawberries in this climate
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Hi Giusi Can you give me the link on how to get hold of them I'm in KZN rural, happened to get to internet and learn but far from any nursery... Thanks in advance

- Khomo

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