Strawberry gardening is gratifying, yielding fresh, luscious berries. This step-by-step tutorial will help you grow a successful strawberry patch, regardless of your gardening experience.
introduction
June-Bearing: Harvest heavily in late spring or early summer. Ideal for freezing and canning.
STEP 1
Ever-Bearing: Two to three harvests per season, late spring, summer and autumn. Ideal for continual harvesting.
STEP 2
Regardless of day duration, produce fruit all season. Suitable for extended harvests.
Choose a variety based on climate, growing season, and harvest frequency.
STEP 3
Location: Pick a bright place with 6-8 hours of sunlight daily. Strawberries like drainage.
STEP 4
Soil Amendment: Use compost or well-rotted manure to promote soil fertility and drainage. Loosen dirt 12-15 inches deep.
STEP 5
Time: Plant strawberries in early spring when the soil can be handled or late summer/early fall for a head start.