Gardening: If I put a whole strawberry in the ground fruit with seeds and all, would I eventually have a strawberry plant with more strawberries?
Yes, you can grow strawberry plant from a whole strawberry. The seeds in the fruit are viable and can germinate in the right conditions. Though, the success rate is way lower than strawberry seeds, also the characteristics of the fruit you get may not be same as its parent fruit. Strawberry is a perennial, which means it will come back year after year. So, if you plant a whole strawberry, you will eventually have a strawberry plant with more strawberries.
Here are some tips for planting a strawberry:
- Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
- Dig a hole that is large enough to fit the strawberry.
- Place the strawberry in the hole and cover it with soil.
- Water the strawberry deeply.
- Keep the soil moist and the strawberry plant will produce more berries every year.
FAQ:
- Can I grow strawberry from a strawberry that has been frozen?
- No, because freezing process kills its seed.
- How long does it take to grow a strawberry plant from a whole strawberry?
- About 6 to 8 weeks.
- How do I care for a strawberry plant?
- Water it regularly, fertilize it monthly, and mulch around it to keep the weeds down.
- When do I harvest the berries?
- Strawberries are usually ready to be harvested in the summer.
- Should I remove the runners from the strawberry plant?
- Yes, if you want to keep the plant from spreading out of control.
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