Strawberries
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ in a Minute
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Episode #401 | Original Air Date: November 28, 2022
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Strawberries are tasty fruits that should be planted in October or November. The plants are very cold hardy and become full-sized by spring.
Strawberries can be grown throughout the state and can be planted in the ground or grown in containers. Plants perform best in moist, well-drained soils.
When choosing strawberries, choose Camarosa, Florida Brilliance or Sweet Sensation.
When you plant them, spread out the roots in a fan shape and leave the crowns slightly above the ground and add a layer of mulch.
Strawberries can produce berries from January through May.
On frosty or freezing nights, you’ll need to protect the blossoms by covering the plants with fabric covers.
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