Growing Strawberries (from seeds)

Fragaria : Rosaceae / the rose family

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

(Best months for growing Strawberries (from seeds) in South Africa - Semi-arid regions)

  • S = Plant undercover in seed trays
  • T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
  • 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

02 Jul 17, Motanyane Alfred Makara (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
What is the good planting time for Lesotho, especially the northern part? Leribe area.
25 May 17, dee (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
which region suits strawberries farming in around Mpumalanga, mbombela?
25 May 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
In your area strawberries would normally be planted from August to November but I suggest you could plant them most times. They take about 11 weeks to begin fruiting. Make sure you plant your strawberries in an open, sunny position where they will get good air circulation because fruit rotting in humid areas a problem.
29 May 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)
I thought I would let you know that I was referring to plants, not seeds. Seeds of the main varieties is not normally availanle and can take some weeks to germinate and a whole season to bear fruit.
12 Apr 17, elliott zimba (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)
where can I find strawberry seeds in Gauteng
15 Apr 17, John (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Try Seeds for Africa at seedsforafrica.co.za . They list strawberry seeds.
01 Mar 15, sylvain kinzonzi (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)
hi I just want to buy strawberry seed or plant. I am in Congo / Kinshasa please
19 Jan 15, Naresh (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi I live in the KZN North Coast. Can I plant strawberry seeds now in mid January? Thanks Naresh
20 Oct 14, Adam Gordon-Strong (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
Hi, I farm in Zambia and am looking for alternative crops to my current main crop which is Tobacco, does anyone have info on variety, fertilisation, cultural practices etc i would say in general we are hotter and wetter than SA here in Zambia. thanks
10 Oct 14, Linda van Eeden (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)
I am residing on the West Rand (Krugersdorp area) I would like to know where I can buy strawberry plants or seeds.
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