What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Fruitedible berries
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Companions
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Spinach
Spinach is a good companion, sharing similar soil needs.
Borage
Borage is said to improve the flavor and vigor of strawberries.
Chives
Chives are said to deter slugs and other pests.
Common bean
Bush beans are good companions, providing nitrogen.
French marigold
French marigolds are known to deter nematodes.
Loganberry
Strawberries can be good ground cover around the base of Loganberries, helping to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
Brussels sprouts
Strawberries can act as a ground cover and may deter some pests.
Keep apart from
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost and soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically begins about a month after emergence and lasts for 4-6 weeks.
fruitingFruiting starts approximately one month after flowering and can continue for up to two months, depending on variety and climate.
harvestHarvest occurs as fruits ripen, typically coinciding with the fruiting period.
dormancyPlants enter dormancy with the first autumn frost and shortening days, lasting through winter.
senescenceFoliage begins to die back with the onset of autumn frosts.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil textureloam, sandy loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow
Propagation
Methodsseeds, runners, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold_moist
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators, beneficial insects
Can host pestsslugs, snails, strawberry weevil, aphids, spider mites
Can host diseasespowdery mildew, botrytis fruit rot, verticillium wilt