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When do you plant strawberries?

table of contentsVarieties of strawberry plantsUniquely bearing varietiesMultiple bearing strawberriesPlants in springStrawberries in the raised bedPlant new strawberriesfrequently asked QuestionsThere are a few basics to keep in mind when growing strawberries. Including the right time to plant the strawberries. Our guide shows what is important when it comes to the strawberry plant.In a nutshellClimate and weather play a decisive roleVariety of strawberry plantThe location and type of the be...

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Prefer strawberries from seeds: germination time, sow and prick out

table of contentsSeedsGermination timeStratifyPrefer strawberries from seeds: instructionspreparationSow step by stepPrick outPlanting outStrawberries are usually available in stores as a plant, but they can also be grown from seeds. Even before sowing and later pricking out, however, a few points must be taken into account so that healthy and high-yielding plants can emerge from the seed. We explain what is important and offer important information about cultivation.SeedsThe seeds of the str...

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Strawberry varieties from A-Z: 34 high-yielding, robust varieties

table of contentsEarly ripe varietiesVarieties from D - EVarieties from H - SLate bearing varietiesVarieties from N - PVarieties from S - VAlways supporting fragariaOld varieties - now in demand againClimbing FragariaWild strawberries - the little aromatic pleasureThe red strawberry fruits are eagerly awaited every spring. Will the sun spoil you enough this time and usher in the season early? Of course you can buy strawberries in supermarkets all year round. But their aroma is not worth menti...

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Pests and diseases on strawberries: what to do about them?

table of contentsPests & DiseasesStrawberry powdery mildewStrawberry blossom cutterLeather rotVerticillium wiltGnomonia fruit rotWhite and red spot diseaseStrawberries are a must for every fruit fan and the red fruits are wonderful to grow in your own garden. However, a few maintenance measures must be observed, otherwise pests have an easy time of it. There are a handful of strawberry pests that are particularly fond of attacking the fruit. We present the most common pests and diseases b...

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Strawberries get brown leaves: what will help my strawberry plants?

table of contentsBrown leaves on strawberry plantsRed spot diseaseWhite spot diseaseCombination of the diseasePrevention of brown spotsTreat brown leaf spots effectivelyWho doesn't love her in summer? Red, juicy, sweet strawberries, preferably from the garden at home. Everything is wonderful and a reason to be happy, as long as there are no stains on the leaves, because they indicate a disease. Brown leaves on strawberry plantsBrown leaves are an indication that it is about the formation of a...

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Instructions: Build your own strawberry pyramid out of wood

table of contentsmaterialsSuitable woodtoolStrawberry pyramid: building the basic frameworkFastening steps: instructionsfrequently asked QuestionsWith a wooden strawberry pyramid you can cultivate many specimens in one place. This variant is particularly recommended for small gardens. The project is explained to you in this guide.In a nutshellStrawberry pyramids offer space for many strawberry plantsare built up highUse weatherproof and robust woodsBuild a basic structure in the form of a pyr...

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Strawberries overwinter in the garden and raised beds: this is how it works

table of contentspreparationRemove runnersRemove leavesCharacteristics typical of the varietyLast dose of fertilizerMulch the soilAllow air circulationWatering in winterAdditional protection in the raised bedStrawberries are resistant to the cold, but strong frosts can seriously affect them. Fragaria, as the strawberry is called botanically, is basically perennial and not difficult to overwinter if you pay attention to a few points. You should especially consider differences between the varie...

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Planting strawberries in the raised bed: the basics

table of contentsWhat are raised beds?LocationSubstrate layerssowingPlantingto waterFertilizeharvestWastewinteringfrequently asked QuestionsIf you plant strawberries in the raised bed, you can look forward to an early and high yield. The comprehensive guide shows which factors have to be taken into account.In a nutshellRaised beds allow early plantingYield is higherHarvest can be done earlierStrawberries in the raised bed are better protectedCare must be adaptedWhat are raised beds?A raised b...

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Cutting strawberry plants: how to propagate and rejuvenate strawberries

table of contentsCut strawberriesCutback variantsThe right time to cutPropagate strawberriesPropagation by seedsFrom runners to offshootsRich in variety and available almost everywhere, the strawberry is the ultimate useful plant. However, not every hobby gardener is aware that these plants can easily be kept for several years with the right pruning and can also be easily grown. Here we explain how this is done.Cut strawberriesThe strawberry belongs to the perennial family. This means that al...

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Red leaves and brown spots on leaves of strawberry

table of contentscausesFungal diseasetreatmentOther diseases & pestsPrevent diseasesSummer is hard to imagine without these bright red fruits and at other times of the year the strawberry is consumed in abundance in yoghurt, jam and ice cream. However, they taste best fresh from your own garden, from the bush straight into your mouth. These are mostly cultural forms of the 18th Strawberry (bot. Fragaria x ananassa). But what should be done if the strawberry plants suffer from diseases?cau...

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