Growing Strawberries (from seeds)
Fragaria : Rosaceae / the rose family
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | 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.
- 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.
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