PreparednessMama

Food Storage, Gardening, and Self-Reliance for Busy Moms

  • Home
  • Food Storage
    • Canning Techniques
    • Other Preservation Methods
    • Long Term Food Storage
    • How Do I Store That?
    • Grains, Beans, & Seeds
    • Wholesale Bulk Buying
    • Kitchen Tips
    • Food Storage Recipes
    • Thrive Life
  • Gardening
    • What’s Your Garden Style?
    • Composting & Soil Building
    • Gardening for Food Production
    • Tips, Tricks, Sprays & Brews
    • Grow & Use Herbs
    • Organic Harvest 15
  • Preparedness
    • 72 Hour Survival Kits
    • Make a Plan
    • Water Storage
    • DIY Preps – You Can Make It Yourself
    • Finances
    • Preparedness Reference Library
  • Resources
    • Fresh Fruit And Vegetable Guide
    • eBooks & Printables
  • About
    • Disclosure & Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
Home » Blog » Stop Buying Strawberries At The Store, Use These 7 Amazing Tips To Grow Them Right At Home

Stop Buying Strawberries At The Store, Use These 7 Amazing Tips To Grow Them Right At Home

By PreparednessMama on August 9, 2019 * Leave a Comment

No berry reminds us of summertime like strawberries. These sweet, red, juicy fruits seem to find their way into countless salads, lunch boxes, ice creams, oatmeals, and just about anything else you can think of! But have you ever thought about growing your own strawberries? After you’ve tried homegrown strawberries, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought!

 

The main difference between homegrown strawberries and the ones from the store is huge! Not only are homegrown strawberries tastier and healthier, but they will give you so much pleasure growing them at home as well as give you a sense of connecting with mother earth.

 

Take a look at some of these easy tips on growing strawberries from home:

 

Tip #1: Get the right pH balance

 

Your strawberry plant requires the right soil to grow big and produce sweet and juicy fruits. To do this, you need to make sure the pH balance of your soil is between 5.5 and 7.

 

Tip #2: Allow for the right amount of sunlight

 

Strawberry plants need lots of sunshine, so be sure to find a place that will get enough sunshine to grow happy strawberries!

 

Tip #3: Ensure the area has proper drainage

 

Plant your strawberries in an area where the soil will be able to drain out excess moisture well. One of the best alternatives to use for this purpose is raised beds.

 

Tip #4: Remember to weed vigilantly

 

It’s imperative that you weed regularly as you don’t want your strawberry to lack nutrients. So make sure you are picking out those pesky weeds weekly.

 

Tip#5: Give your plants the room they need to grow

 

Your strawberries must have enough room to grow, so plant them at least 20 inches apart and leave four feet between each row.

 

Tip #6: Don’t plant strawberries in the same spot every year

 

 

If you want to ensure success and get better strawberries each year, you should do crop rotation. Move the plant and don’t put it in the same spot that you grew something else before.

 

Tip #7: For the best strawberry plant, don’t grow fruit the first year

 

When it comes to getting the best strawberries, patience is critical. Just pick off the blossoms the first year and wait patiently.

 

PreparednessMama
Preparedness Mama and its collaborators have created a one-stop shop of critical resources for families looking to prepare for disaster. We know firsthand that getting ready for the worst with a big family poses some particular challenges.
 
We’ve learned from the past so that you don’t have to make the same mistakes again. Fear of the unknown is one of the scariest things in life, but we hope that Preparedness Mama’s treasure trove of practical advice will make that unknown less daunting and ultimately help take the scared out of being prepared for every single one of our readers.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Posts

  • 4 Season End Garden Tasks You Shouldn’t Skip
  • 5 Reasons You Should Start Filtering Tap Water
  • Leaving Kids Alone At Home: Preparedness Guide
  • 6 Benefits Of Growing A Sustainable Indoor Vegetable Garden
  • 28 Uses for Oranges – Never Waste Another Orange
Some posts on this blog contain affiliate links. At no additional charge to you, I receive a small commission whenever a product is purchased through these links. Occasionally I receive products in exchange for a review or giveaway post. PreparednessMama.com as an Amazon Associate may earn from qualifying purchases.
I am not a doctor and the statements on this blog have not been evaluated by the FDA. Any products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
  • About
  • Disclosure & Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Food Storage
  • Gardening
  • Preparedness
  • Resources
  • About

Copyright © 2021 · Style theme by Restored 316

We Use Affiliate Links - View the Disclosure Page for details.

Copyright © 2021 - Preparedness Mama LLC - Gardening, Food Storage, & Self-Reliance Tips for Busy People