Strawberry

Description

Strawberry Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
Common Name: Strawberry
Growing Conditions
Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with compost added
Height: 15–30 cm
Width: 30–45 cm
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Features
Produces sweet, juicy edible fruit
Attractive green foliage with white flowers
Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, and garden beds
Uses
Fresh eating, desserts, jams, and smoothies
Great for edible gardens and container planting
Care
Mulch around plants to keep fruit clean and retain moisture
Feed regularly with a fruiting fertilizer during growing season
Remove runners if larger fruit production is preferred
Frost
Tolerates light frost but protect young plants from severe frost
Indigenous / Edible
Indigenous: No
Edible: Yes – fruit is edible and highly nutritious