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Strawberry

Strawberry

Winter fruiting berry in hanging baskets. Needs cool nights Oct–Feb.

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Oct–Dec.

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Strawberry monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryNot recommended
FebruaryNot recommended
MarchNot recommended
AprilNot recommended
MayNot recommended
JuneNot recommended
JulyPossible
AugustPossible
SeptemberGood
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
5–7 hours direct light
Water
High
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
8L (10 inch pot)
Soil depth
15 cm
Support
None
First harvest
90 days from sowing
Lifecycle
180 days
Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 90.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Strawberry

Mulch crowns and keep off hot terrace tiles in afternoon sun.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Beginner safe
  • Thirsty

Questions about growing Strawberry

Can I grow Strawberry in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Strawberry can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 5-7 hours of direct light and a container around 8L.

Which month is best to sow Strawberry?

The best sowing months for Strawberry are Oct–Dec. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Strawberry need?

Strawberry works best in a container around 8L with at least 15 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Strawberry take to harvest?

Strawberry usually reaches first harvest in about 90 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Strawberry?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Strawberry on your terrace

Track Strawberry in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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