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I grow strawberries because the flavor of a sun-ripened berry picked from my terrace is incomparable to the ones at the grocery store. Store-bought berries are often harvested early for durability during shipping, but mine stay on the vine until they reach peak sweetness. Since my space is limited, I love using vertical planters to get a high yield without taking up much floor space. I also pair them with spinach, lettuce, and arugula. These crops all grow well together and help me maximize every inch of my urban garden.
Strawberries need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Indoors: Can be grown in pots with bright light or hydroponically using grow lights for 12-14 hours.
Keep soil consistently moist. Indoors, monitor soil moisture frequently; outdoors, water regularly, especially during hot weather. Mulching helps retain moisture.
Strawberries are perennial and love 60-80°F, ideally 65-75°F. Plant outdoors in early spring in NYC zone 7b. Warm days and cool nights enhance fruit flavor and yield.
Indoors: 10-12" wide, 8-10" deep, 3 gallons.
Outdoors: 10-12" wide, 10-12" deep, 3-5 gallons
Strawberries love rich, well-draining potting mix with compost from kitchen scraps or well-rotted manure.
Apply balanced fertilizer 10-10-10 in early spring and mid-summer.
Organic Options: compost, fish emulsion, bone meal. Regular fertilization promotes healthy plants and plentiful berries.
Prune regularly to remove old leaves and runners. Consistent care helps maintain plant health and ensures a good yield of sweet, juicy strawberries.
Perennial: 12-15 Weeks
Strawberries are bursting with anthocyanins that give them their red color and help improve heart health by reducing bad cholesterol.
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