Strawberries are one of the most popular seasonal fruits. No wonder that we are so eager to grow them on our plots, and recently even on balconies. Success in successful cultivation largely depends on the right method anddate of planting the strawberryAnd this date must be adjusted depending on the type of seedlings purchased and the method of cultivation. Seewhen to plant strawberriesfrigo, in pots, and when to plant green seedlings.
When to plant strawberries - best dates to plant strawberries
When to plant strawberries from green seedlings
Green seedlings, i.e. fresh ones, are those that are dug from the ground immediately before being sold. Green strawberry seedlings are sold bare-root, so they need to be planted as soon as possible after purchase. We currently have two terms of sale andplanting green strawberry seedlingsThe first date is fall time - from September to the first frost. The second term, spring, runs from the beginning of vegetation to April and May.
These are two possibledates for planting strawberries from green seedlingsAnd when is it best to plant strawberries from green seedlings? Experts unanimously advise the fall term because the conditions for seedlings are better then, and the first fruiting will take place in the next growing season. However, autumn planting should not be delayed too much, so as not to expose the plants to frost before they take on their new position.
When to plant frigo strawberries
Strawberries frigo have recently made a sensation due to the short time from planting to fruiting, which is from 8 to 10 weeks. It is possible thanks to the modern method of preparing this type of strawberry seedlings. In autumn, when the plants are dormant, they are dug up and moved to a cold store, where the temperature is -2 ° C. Under such conditions, strawberry frigo seedlings are kept throughout the winter. As winter slowly gives way to spring, frigo seedlings are put up for sale. They can already be found in trade since the beginning of March.
The relevantplanting date for strawberry frigois from March to June. Remember that frigo cuttings are usually sold with bare roots, so after purchase, they should be put into the ground as soon as possible so that the roots do not dry out.When planting frigo strawberriesalready in March, we can count on an earlier harvest date, but remember to cover the strawberry beds before frost with e.g.agrotextiles. From mid-Mayfrigo strawberries can be planted on the plot , as well as in pots on the balcony, without fear of frost and without the need to cover them. Then the harvest will be delayed - we will see the fruit at the end of July or August.
When to plant strawberries in a pot
Strawberry seedlings in pots give us the best chance of plant adoption, but they are also the most expensive type of strawberry seedlings. Such plants can be planted basically throughout the growing season, although the most recommendeddate for planting strawberries in a potis August. At that time, we also have the most of this type of seedlings in stores to choose from. Remember that strawberry seedlings in pots after planting will not bear fruit until the next year. The fact that they grow in containers significantly increases the chance of their acceptance in a permanent place.
When to plant strawberries on the balcony
We act completely differently when we want to grow strawberries on the balcony - in balcony pots, boxes or containers.Here, we usually want to avoid the necessity of overwintering strawberries before they bear fruit for the first time - the fruit should be in the same season. That is whystrawberries on the balcony are planted in the spring , usually from mid-May, when the risk of frost has passed. You can plant strawberries from frigo cuttings or strawberries in pots (in the latter case, they must be older seedlings that will start fruiting this year). Often times, plants are not planted, but simply bought in pots in which they will ultimately remain. They are even available in decorative hanging pots. Strawberries of this type are the most expensive in the spring, but with a small amount of strawberries bought for the balcony, the cost of buying seedlings is not so important - convenience and fruiting in the current year are more important.
