When is the best time to plant strawberries in the south?

Strawberry planting time in the south

The planting time for strawberries in the south should be in November, so that they can be planted continuously, and then they will grow mature in January or February of the following year, and can be put on the market at this time. Single-season strawberries will be more delicious and sweeter than out-of-season strawberries. It is recommended to plant them around December, so that you can eat strawberries in March.

How to grow strawberries in the south

1. Seed propagation

Strawberry seeds are very small and are embedded in the skin of the fruit. The method to obtain the seeds is to scrape off the skin with a blade, scrub, squeeze dry, place on paper to dry, and then separate the seeds for planting. The disadvantage of strawberry seed propagation is that the quality is not high.

2. Stolon division method

Strawberries develop a large number of runners during the growing season every year. The method of propagating seedlings using the sub-plants on the runners is called the runner division seedling method, which is currently the main production method.

Key points for growing strawberries in the south

1. Planting should be done sooner rather than later

Before the flowering and fruiting period, strawberries need a long time to absorb nutrients to ensure that they are strong and not prone to diseases and pests. Therefore, we should follow the principle of early rather than late and advance the planting time of strawberries.

2. Choose early-maturing varieties

For the southern regions, the relatively moderate outside temperature provides suitable natural climatic conditions for the planting and growth of strawberries. When selecting seeds, one should combine the local climate advantages, consider the economic value of strawberries, and try to choose varieties that mature early and have a short growth cycle.