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Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa

Family: Rosaceae

Strawberry grows in full sun and prefers well-drained fertile soil. Water needs: Moderate.

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How to Grow Strawberry

Strawberry growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained fertile soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Strawberry as 14-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.

Plant Overview

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is listed in the Rosaceae family and categorized as a fruit with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Intermediate.

Plant ID: PLT-0018
Family: Rosaceae
Plant type: Fruit
Life cycle: Perennial
Alternate names: Garden strawberry
Growth habit: Low-growing herbaceous perennial that spreads by runners
Mature height: Approximately 6-12 inches
Mature spread: Approximately 12-24 inches or more as runners spread
Difficulty: Intermediate

Growing Conditions

Strawberry is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Well-drained fertile soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.

Hardiness zones: 5-9
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained fertile soil
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Water needs: Moderate
Plant spacing: 12-18 inches

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-21 days
Seed depth: 1/8 inch
Sowing method: Usually established from crowns, plugs or runners; can also be grown from seed

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 90-120 days
Harvest: Harvest fully colored berries when ripe
Propagation: Runners, division or seed
Pollination: Bee activity improves fruit formation

Garden Information

Common pests: Slugs, snails, aphids, spider mites and birds
Common diseases: Gray mold, powdery mildew, leaf spot and root rots
Uses: Fresh eating, desserts, preserves, freezing and baking

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.