Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa · Strawberries · Rose family
Also known as: Garden Strawberry · Strawberries
Medium15–25cmPet-friendlyEdible
Strawberry care at a glance
Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- short_lived_perennial
Pests & Diseases on Strawberry
Possible pests on Strawberry include Slugs and snails, Aphids, Spider mites and Vine weevil. A common disease is Grey mould. Strawberry is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Vine weevil Medium
- Birds Medium
Disease
- Grey mould High
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Frequently asked questions about Strawberry
- Which pests affect Strawberry?
- Possible pests on Strawberry include Slugs and snails, Aphids, Spider mites and Vine weevil.
- Which diseases affect Strawberry?
- A common disease is Grey mould.
- Is Strawberry toxic to cats and dogs?
- Strawberry is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Strawberry need?
- Strawberry has a high water requirement.
- What light does Strawberry need?
- Strawberry prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Strawberry frost-hardy?
- Strawberry is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -29 °C.
- Can you eat Strawberry?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.