Grow strawberries in the greenhouse

Excellent protection from wind and weather, can strawberries can also be used in the greenhouse without any problems. In terms of taste, there is hardly any difference to those outdoors, even if the right rays of sunshine are missing under glass. A particular advantage of this protected rearing is that harvest losses due to the strong Rainfall often occurring putrefaction does not occur at all and also Pests hardly stand a chance have to spoil your harvest.

The driving starts shortly before Christmas

Until then, the plants should either remain outdoors or planted beforehand in pots. The peculiarity of strawberry plants is that they first have to experience the real autumn and winter temperatures, otherwise they will sprout poorly at the beginning of spring and later fruit. From the second week of December they can go into the house, which should be as bright as possible inside. The greenhouse strawberries are now slowly accustomed to the milder heat values, starting at 10 ° C, before a few days

later reduce the temperature to approx. 20 ° C may be increased.

How to care for strawberries in the greenhouse

In the following weeks, the root balls of the plants must not dry out under any circumstances. Watering in moderation, but regularly, is sufficient. From the beginning of the growth phase can be every seven to fourteen days worked with liquid fertilizer that regulates the supply of nutrients. In nature, it is done by the bees, with greenhouse strawberries you have to do it yourself: Shake the plants or work with a fine-haired brush. This ensures the fertilization that should begin at the beginning of the flowering period. Then you have to wait until the first weeks of April and the first red fruits begin to be ready for harvest.

Alternative for small greenhouses: plant a strawberry tree

The evergreen Arbutus unedo is an autumn and winter bloomer real eye-catcher in the glass house and with its characteristic strawberry scent, especially when in bloom, perceptible from a meter away. Here is his brief profile with the most important facts:

• Winter temperature: 2 to 8 ° C;
• Flower color: white to pale pink;
• Flowering period: November to early March;
• Cutting time: if necessary (shape cut);
• Propagation: Head cuttings can be cut and plugged over the summer; sowing the fruit seeds also possible (20 to 22 ° C);
• Special features: also tolerates light frost; also suitable for the winter garden because of the beautiful look;