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- Q.What Do I Do With An In Home Alpine Strawberry Plant? - Hello, I'm a new to growing strawberries gal in need of help. I have an alpine plant in a pot that ...
- Q.Strawberry Plants With Giant Fruit - What are some varieties of strawberry plants with giant fruits that are June bearing, disease resistant and grow in Nashville, ...
- Q.WOULD YOU PLANT STRAWBERRIES IN NOV IN WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON? - I HAVE BEEN GIVEN 100S OF STRAWBERRY STARTS FROM RUNNERS, EVERBEARING VARIETY. I WOOULD LIKE TO GO AHEAD AND PLANT ...
- Q.How To Care For Strawberry Plants In A Large Portable Container Over Winter? - Hi, This past summer I tried growing several berry plants in a large container. Although the soil was good and ...
- Q.Strawberry Plant Disease - Good day. I would like to know what could be the cause of my strawberry plants dying. I've had a ...
- Q.How Do I Prevent Mushy Strawberries? - We have strawberries in raised beds and last year many of them became mushy. My husband thinks it might be ...
- Q.What’s Eating My Strawberries? - i have a raised garden and beautiful, healthy strawberry plants. I'm finding the yellow on the way to red strawberries ...
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Anonymous on
September 30, 2020Q.What do I do with an in home alpine strawberry plant?
Hello, I'm a new to growing strawberries gal in need of help. I have an alpine plant in a pot that I keep in my kitchen... it has produced fruit, but now that fall/winter is coming I want to know if there are any special things I need to do to make sure my plant fruits next year... and stays healthy indoors throughout the winter. Thank you for any feedback!
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GKH_Susan on
October 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you just keep your plant lightly watered through the winter and remove any runners that appear, it should do fine over the winter. It sounds like it has a well-lit spot, so if you just let it rest during the winter it should produce again in the spring.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 7, 2020Q.Strawberry plants with giant fruit
What are some varieties of strawberry plants with giant fruits that are June bearing, disease resistant and grow in Nashville, TN area?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You are in Zone 7A, in case you need that information. We don't recommend specific retailers. Here's an article on Sequoias, which are known to be disease resistant and grow large fruits.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/sequoia-strawberry-care.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
stevenrchapman on
November 6, 2020
jUNCTION CITY OREGON WILLAMETTE VALLEYQ.WOULD YOU PLANT STRAWBERRIES IN NOV IN WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON?
I HAVE BEEN GIVEN 100S OF STRAWBERRY STARTS FROM RUNNERS, EVERBEARING VARIETY. I WOOULD LIKE TO GO AHEAD AND PLANT NOW RATHER THAN WAIT TILL SPRING.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you don't have any severe weather in the forecast for the next few weeks, they should have time to get established before any really cold weather. Just to be on the safe side, after you get them planted and below freezing weather is forecast, I would cover them. Do this for the next 6 to 8 weeks to be sure they are protected while getting established.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/winterizing-strawberry-plants.htm
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krystalmk on
December 12, 2020
47032Q.How To Care For Strawberry Plants In A Large Portable Container Over Winter?
Hi, This past summer I tried growing several berry plants in a large container. Although the soil was good and they had sunshine all day, the berry crop was scarce. I’m hoping next year’s harvest will be much better. But my main question here is what to do for the plants over winter? I was able to roll the container into my garage on a small caddy. The container would surely crack if left out in the cold. The garage temps are between 40 and 50 degrees in winter. However the area doesn’t get a lot of sun, from only 2 big windows facing south. So what is best now for my plants? Should they be fertilized at this time or not? And how often should I water them, and how much? — Thank You
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 14, 2020
Certified ExpertA.No, you wouldn't fertilize during the winter. Just water them about once a month to keep them alive over winter. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/winterizing-potted-strawberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/winterizing-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberry-chilling-requirements.htm
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March 3, 2021Q.Strawberry Plant Disease
Good day. I would like to know what could be the cause of my strawberry plants dying. I've had a good harvest in December but all of a sudden all my plants leaves slowly started changing colour and wilting. Even the new strawberry shoots started dying.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 4, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Your plants are likely suffering from a fungus. Here's an article that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/verticillium-wilt-treatment.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 19, 2021Q.How Do I Prevent Mushy Strawberries?
We have strawberries in raised beds and last year many of them became mushy. My husband thinks it might be because we tried irrigation using above ground sprinklers as opposed to a drip line to each individual plant. Any advice? Also, our asparagus of 5 years is coming up VERY skinny this spring, as if they were new plants. Why did this occur and how should I proceed?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 21, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It could be the overhead watering promoted fungal disease which led to mushy strawberries. Also, if they make contact with the soil, the same thing can happen. Use mulch to keep the strawberries off the soil water with soaker hose or drip irrigation.
This article on thin asparagus should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/asparagus/thin-asparagus-spears.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-rotting-on-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-strawberry-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
April 8, 2021Q.What’s Eating My Strawberries?
i have a raised garden and beautiful, healthy strawberry plants. I'm finding the yellow on the way to red strawberries completely eaten ti the cap. I even draped 2 of the berries on top of the bricks and they were eaten yesterday. I do not use fertilizer or sprays. I did not have this problem last year and all I added was some mulch this year. Help
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.There are many things that will eat strawberries, from rabbits to insects, unfortunately. Unless you catch the thief in the act, or see signs of what might have been there, than it can be hard to say.
Here are some articles that will help you to protect your strawberries:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/protecting-strawberries-from-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm
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