Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria × ananassa) produce vibrant, perennial fruiting plants that yield sweet, juicy strawberries. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or container cultivation, these strawberries are easy to grow and provide a rewarding harvest throughout the growing season.
Ideal for fresh eating, desserts, preserves, and smoothies, strawberry plants also add visual appeal to any garden with their bright red fruits and green foliage.
Features
- Sweet & Juicy Fruits: Produces flavorful strawberries ideal for fresh consumption.
- High-Yielding Plants: Vigorous growth for abundant harvests.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Versatile Gardening: Perfect for garden beds, raised beds, or containers.
- Attractive Foliage & Flowers: Adds ornamental beauty along with fruit production.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Fragaria × ananassa
- Common Name: Strawberry
- Plant Type: Perennial fruiting plant
- Germination Time: 1–3 weeks
- Maturity Period: 60–90 days from sowing to first harvest
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil; pH 5.5–6.5
- Watering: Moderate; maintain consistently moist soil
- Plant Height/Spread: 6–12 inches height; 12–18 inches spread
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches between plants
- Temperature Range: 60°F–80°F (16°C–27°C)
- Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer during growing season
- Best Growing Season: Spring for sowing seeds
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds on the soil surface and lightly cover with fine soil or vermiculite.
- Keep soil evenly moist until germination occurs.
- Thin seedlings to one plant per 12–18 inches for optimal growth.
- Transplant into garden beds or containers once seedlings have 3–4 true leaves.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest strawberries when fully red and fragrant for best flavor.