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February is the perfect time to start growing strawberries. During this month, strawberries receive the necessary long cold period, which promotes good flowering and fruiting, resulting in delicious berries.
Although strawberries are available in grocery stores year-round, we all know that homegrown strawberries are much tastier and fresher than store-bought ones.
Growing strawberries is convenient to do at home by creating suitable conditions for their growth.
It is recommended to grow young plants that are one or two years old, as they are most productive at the age of two to three years, before their productivity starts to decline. This action can be seen as thinning out the strawberry bed, which would have to be done anyway.
In February, especially in a mild winter, the soil is already loose enough to dig up strawberry plants, bring them home, and transplant them into pots. At this time, the plants are in a dormant state, and the transplanting process will be painless.
Choose pots with a diameter of 40 cm with good drainage. Inexpensive plastic pots will do, and you can use a universal soil mix with added perlite for better drainage.
Carefully dig up the strawberries from the bed and inspect them at home. If you find any rotten or damaged roots, gently remove them with clean scissors, also remove any dead leaves.
Fill the pots with prepared soil, leaving some space for the roots. Place the strawberry plant in the center of the pot and gently spread out the roots. Make sure the crown of the plant (the growth point) is at soil level. After planting, water the plants well. This will help compact the soil and eliminate air pockets around the roots.
Place the pots in a bright spot where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. If possible, using a grow light would be ideal. Ensure the strawberries have adequate lighting.
After transplanting, strawberries will need regular watering to keep the soil slightly moist but not overly wet.
Once the strawberries begin to flower, regularly fertilize them with liquid tomato fertilizer. This will help stimulate strong flowering and fruiting. Homemade fertilizers like banana peel or crushed eggshells also work well.
When your strawberries start to flower, you will need to take steps to pollinate them. Gently pollinate the plants manually with a soft brush, carefully dabbing the inside of each flower every few days to transfer the pollen.
In this way, you will be able to harvest berries on your windowsill earlier, avoiding the risk of back frosts or diseases. Good luck with your strawberry project!
