Freshly picked strawberries taste the best. Strawberry plants grow in the vegetable garden, in a container and on the balcony, and they need little space. Choose from varieties such as Elsanta, Elvira and Maxim, the small woodland strawberry, or organically grown plants.
Strawberry plants are an easy way to start growing your own fruit. They are hardy in winter, stay low, and bear fruit quickly.
Elsanta, Elvira and Maxim are strawberry varieties with large fruit. They do well in the ground and in a large container.
The wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) has small, aromatic fruit. It stays compact and also suits growing under shrubs or in a pot on the patio.
Give strawberry plants a sunny spot and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist while the fruit is growing and preferably do not water over the fruit.
In a pot or hanging basket, the fruit hangs freely and stays clean. Potting soil dries out more quickly, so check often in summer whether it needs water. You can find suitable soil in potting soil & tools.
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In spring or late summer. Planting in late summer gives the plant time to develop roots before winter.
Yes. Choose a pot or container with holes in the bottom and water frequently during warm periods.
Yes. However, the roots are more susceptible to frost in a pot, so place the pot in a sheltered spot during severe frosts.
