How Do You Grow Strawberries In The Home Garden?
Strawberries are excellent for the home garden. They produce fruit quickly and require a relatively small space. 25 plants will produce enough fruit for the average family. They are two types of strawberry plants, June bearers and Day neutral types. June bearers produce fruit the second year after planting while Day neutral produce the first year. I would suggest you plant half of each type if you want fruit the first year as the June bearers seems to have a better and sweeter taste. It is impossible to tell types apart by looking at plants so be sure to ask for the type you wish to use. There are large varieties of plant types to choose from. Consider the following when choosing the type for your garden, ripening season, yield, berry size, freezing quality, and dessert quality. Strawberries require full sun and do best in rich loose fertile soil with large amount of organic matter. A PH of 5.8 to 6.5 is ideal. Avoid planting in areas were potatoes, tomatoes, or sod has been grown in t
