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- Q.Strawberries Have A Strange Dried Up Appearance But Plant Is Healthy - Fruit tastes good but berries are unsightly
- Q.My Strawberry Plants Look Amazing But Don’t Bear Much Fruit. - There is a lot of leaf growth but few flowers. Would all the leaves be preventing the sun from penetrating ...
- Q.What PH Do Fragaria Stawberries Perfer - I purchased Fragsria strawberries from Park seeds catalog 2 weeks ago and my strawberries are doing off one by one. ...
- Q.Why Is My Strawberry Plant Turning Light Green? - Hello! I have had this strawberry plant since last spring (purchased at Lowe’s). At the time that I bought it, ...
- Q.Can I Transplant Strawberry Plants In My Patch In September - My strawberry patch is crowded. What should I do to get it under control for next year’s crop. I live ...
- Q.Strawberry Plants - After pruning my strawberry plants when they had finished fruiting, right back as I usually do, They have now grown ...
- Q.When To Plant Bare Root Strawberries? - I just bought a package of bare root strawberry plants. I live in southern Ontario with a frost free date ...
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December 16, 2023Q.Strawberries Have A Strange Dried Up Appearance But Plant Is Healthy
Fruit tastes good but berries are unsightly
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 17, 2023
Certified ExpertA.It's probably a fungal infection or an environmental issue. Heat and humidity can wreak havoc. Be sure to clean up any fallen leaves or fruit from around the plants. Keep them mulched so the fruit doesn't touch the soil.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-rotting-on-vine.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/protecting-strawberries-from-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberry-botrytis-rot-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/fertilizing-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/white-film-on-strawberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-in-high-heat.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
December 17, 2023Q.My Strawberry Plants Look Amazing But Don’t Bear Much Fruit.
There is a lot of leaf growth but few flowers. Would all the leaves be preventing the sun from penetrating through to the flowers? If we fertilize the plants as often as recommended, won't the leaves grow even more?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 17, 2023
Certified ExpertA.A lack of flowers can indicate not enough sun. Strawberries need 8 hours of sun each day to produce well. Other reasons include improper watering, excess nitrogen fertilizer, and pests or disease. I included an article below about fertilizing that should help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberry-plants-no-fruit.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/fertilizing-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/protecting-strawberries-from-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-for-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberry-chilling-requirements.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/renovate-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/june-bearing-strawberries.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/everbearing-strawberry-plants.htm
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April 14, 2024Q.What PH Do Fragaria Stawberries Perfer
I purchased Fragsria strawberries from Park seeds catalog 2 weeks ago and my strawberries are doing off one by one. I live in Florida,zone 10a. So I have very poor sand and I made my own soil from local sand soil, compost and worm casting. See first picture. I was hoping to fine what pH strawberries perfer. I test the soil I made and the pH tested at slightly acidic, second picture. The other tests are as follows: nitrogen, high; phosphorous, very low to none; potash, very low. I used HoldAll soil testing kit. Also, I used Gurney's strawberry food 4-3-4 when I planted them.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Strawberries in your zone 10 should be grown in winter. Spring and summer is often too hot for strawberries in your area. The soil must be kept moist in hot areas. Soil pH should be 6 to 6.5. Be careful not to overfertilize. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-in-high-heat.htm
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June 18, 2024Q.Why Is My Strawberry Plant Turning Light Green?
Hello! I have had this strawberry plant since last spring (purchased at Lowe’s). At the time that I bought it, it was beginning to die, but by mid summer I was able to get it into great shape and producing fruit with the help of Espoma Berry-tone fertilizer. This year in early spring (I believe April?), I once again fertilized, and about a month later (May) I replanted it into a larger pot with “Back to the Roots” all purpose potting soil. The first two or so weeks they looked healthy, with bright green leaves and producing flowers, which I planned to continue to prune until the end of this month (June). However, all of the leaves began to turn a lighter shade of green and the plant halted its flower production. I thought maybe this was a fertilizing issue, as my google inquiries pointed towards a nitrogen deficiency. The fertilizer says to reapply every two months, and by this time it had been that long so I added a bit more fertilizer. It has been now about two weeks since that application and the plant has continued to stall. It is not dying, but also is still not producing flowers. I am wondering if there is an issue with under or overfertilization, or a completely different issue all together. Thank you so much!! I have included a picture of how the plant looked last year in the hanging container vs. this year in the larger container for reference.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 19, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Plants over a year old only need one fertilization, such as with a 10-10-10 product, so there could be overfertilization involved. Signs include yellowing, stunted growth and burned leaf margins. To remedy, flush the plants with water several times, making sure they drain well. The spots developing could be from excess fertilization, but they also resemble leaf scorch. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/fertilizing-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberry-water-needs.htm
https://blogs.cornell.edu/berrytool/strawberries/strawberries-leaves-have-spots/
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September 14, 2024Q.Can I Transplant Strawberry Plants In My Patch In September
My strawberry patch is crowded. What should I do to get it under control for next year’s crop. I live in Maryland.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 16, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Here is how to renovate your strawberry patch. It is usually done sooner than September, but do it now this time. When cold weather hits, protect your plants with mulch:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/renovate-strawberry-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-strawberry-runners.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/winterizing-strawberry-plants.htm
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October 28, 2024Q.Strawberry Plants
After pruning my strawberry plants when they had finished fruiting, right back as I usually do, They have now grown back to full size plants, one even having fruits on it. Should I now cut them back again? or am I too late ? Your help would be very much appreciated.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 31, 2024
Certified ExpertA.You can cut them back again. This article should help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/winterizing-strawberry-plants.htm
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March 13, 2025Q.When To Plant Bare Root Strawberries?
I just bought a package of bare root strawberry plants. I live in southern Ontario with a frost free date of June 1st. Should I store the bare roots in my cold storage until the weather is warmer? Or plant them in pots in my house as soon as possible? Or could I plant them in my garden beds now and mulch them thoroughly as if they were in the ground all winter? The frost is out of the ground, the garlic and rhubarb is coming up. I also have a three-season in heated greenhouse. Would it be better to plant them in there? It gets pretty hot in there in sunny days and I am worried they might grow too fast before June when I can transplant the plants outside. Thank you for your help.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 13, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Bare-root plants need to be planted right away or the roots could dry out. It would be better to wait till after June 1 to plant them outside, so I suggest planting them in containers for now and keeping them in a cool part of your home. This article will help you take care of them inside till you can move them outside:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberry-plants-indoors.htm
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