How to grow Victoria seedlings at home?

The strawberry harvest directly depends on the quality of the seedlings. Experienced gardeners grow berries from seeds on their site. Seed material can be purchased or collected independently from ripe Victoria. In this article we will look at how to plant a berry in a summer cottage, how to germinate seeds and propagate.

Is it possible to grow strawberries in the country from seeds?

Traditionally, strawberries are grown by rooting tendrils and dividing bushes... Seeds are less commonly used. For some reason, planting with seeds is not widely used. This is largely due to the fact that this is a very complex and painstaking process. However, this method ensures that good seedlings are planted.

It happens that a very tasty berry is bought, but its variety is unknown. After collecting seeds from this strawberry, you can breed it in your area. In caring hands, even a very rare variety will grow from purchased seeds, which can then be planted in the root. Only remontant species are suitable for landing. The germination capacity of hybrid varieties is not guaranteed.

Where to get seeds for planting?

The best varieties of strawberries are widely represented on sale, you need to choose based on the characteristics of a particular type. There are - early, mid-season and late varieties. You can buy them in specialized stores or online.

The best varieties for growing berries from seeds at home:

• Bagota
• Gourmet
• Sakhalin
• Muscat
• Fresco
• Rügen
• Geneva

Due to the high cost, the seeds can be harvested on their own. The largest and ripe berries should be selected. Cut off the top layer. The collected strawberries are washed, spread on paper and dried.

Store seeds inside a glass container, strawberry germination lasts 3-4 years.

Planting strawberry seeds outdoors

Dates of sowing seeds for seedlings

Before you start growing strawberry seedlings. You should take on board the secrets shared by experienced gardeners.

So that the seeds sprout together, and the seedlings are strong and not overgrown. Sowing work must be carried out on time. Sowing time for Victoria seedlings is late February - early March. The resulting seedlings are planted in a permanent place in May. In the northern regions, the dates fall on the beginning of June.

Sowing preparation

Gardeners use two methods to prepare seeds before sowing. Both are effective, you can choose any of the options:

1. Soak the planting material before planting. This is done so that the seeds swell. This method allows you to check how good the seeds are. Expired seed will not swell, it remains empty inside.It is better to soak them on a piece of cloth. You just don't need to fill it with water, the seeds may get wet. Soak them for 2-3 days. Care must be taken to ensure that the fabric does not dry out.
2. The second method is to harden the seed. To do this, moisten a piece of cloth, place seeds on it. Wrap them up and send them inside the refrigerator to the bottom shelf. The temperature should not be too low. Plants hardened in this way will more easily tolerate frosts. The seeds are kept in the cold for 2 days.

If you wish, you can simply sow strawberries in boxes of soil and water with a spray bottle. For those who do not like to be lazy, we suggest considering a planting method from experienced gardeners.

It is not necessary to prepare the seeds, however, these measures will allow you to get 100% germination of healthy seedlings.

Strawberry sprouts grown from seeds

How to plant seeds?

Planting is carried out with the preparation of fertile soil... Mixed soil is required to grow strawberries for seedlings. Take 2 parts of the land, part of the sand and peat, where you should add wood ash, vermicompost. The soil should be light, crumbly. Otherwise, after watering, the land will be clogged.

• The prepared soil is poured into boxes. It is leveled and compacted.
• Use a stick to draw smooth, shallow grooves along the length of the box.
• Seeds are placed inside the groove with tweezers. If tweezers are not available, a toothpick will do.
• Leave a distance of 2 cm between each seed so that they do not thicken.
• When planting different varieties, you need to sign each groove.
• After planting, tamp the earth and water it abundantly with a spray bottle.

Until strong shoots appear, it is better to water with a spray bottle, otherwise the water will wash out the seeds.

Seed care before sprouting

The seedlings do not require special care, except for watering, until the moment when the seedlings need to be dived. It is better to keep the box with seedlings on the window, sunlight will show through the glass. Until shoots appear, the box can be covered with glass or foil to retain moisture.

Transplanting strawberry seedlings into open ground

Carry out a pick when 2-3 leaves appear. Gently take out the seedlings and transplant in separate cups. Peat cups are ideal for this purpose. If planted in disposable dishes, a hole must be made at the bottom of the cup.

How to plant berry bushes in open ground?

Self-grown strawberry seedlings should be green with proper carefresh and healthy looking. Before planting in the ground, you need to water the cups abundantly. The weather should already be warm. If there are cold nights, it is better to wait a while, use a greenhouse or cover material.

Seedlings are planted on a prepared bed, the soil in it should be loosened and fertilized. Recently, gardeners have been actively planting beds on elevated beds with covering material. If you grow strawberries in the traditional way, the mature bushes need to be mulched.

Use straw, hay, or sawdust for mulch. Good owners use cut grass or decayed foliage.

Difficulties in growing berries from seeds at home

Strawberry close-up

Difficulties that beginner gardeners may face:

1. Expired seeds will not germinate, in which case they need to be sown.
2. Provide regular watering, in dry soil sprouts may die.
3. If the window is very sunny, shade it slightly, otherwise the leaves may turn yellow.
4. In addition to watering, seedlings can be sprayed. If it grows poorly, feeding with growth stimulants is recommended.
5. If the soil smells like mold, then watering must be reduced, otherwise the sprouts can rot.

If you follow all the recommendations, monitor the condition of the seedlings and properly care for them. On your site, you can equip a strawberry meadow rich in harvest. Experimenting with different varieties, until late autumn, the harvest will be assured!

Some hobby gardeners are wondering how to grow strawberries from seeds, which generally requires certain knowledge, without which you will never get a harvest.

In today's article, we will give the information necessary for growing strawberries from seeds, which will be useful to both beginners and experienced gardeners who decide to test their skills in a new path.

When is the best time to grow, sowing dates

Planting strawberry seeds is best in late February or early March. Some gardeners plant seeds at the end of December, which is important for areas with colder climates. Planting seeds at these times will allow the seedlings to grow strong enough for further transplantation into open ground.

Moreover, if you plan to be in a suburban area all summer, you can plant strawberry seeds in May or June, but in this case, planting seedlings in open ground will take place in the hot summer months, which will require additional care in the form of timely shading and more frequent glaze.

We do not recommend planting strawberry seeds at a later date, since the seedlings will have to be overexposed at home until next season, which is not suitable for all people.

Selection and processing of planting material

Having dealt with the timing of planting seeds at home, you should proceed to the direct selection of these very seeds.

In order to make the right choice, check out the list of the following points:

1. Before purchasing seeds, check with the seller if it is possible to grow them in the conditions of your site (type of soil on your site). The overwhelming number of strawberry varieties grow well and develop in soils of any type, but there are exceptions, which you need to find out about before planting seeds of a dubious variety;
2. Choose varieties that best suit the climatic conditions in your area. In addition, there are varieties that are resistant to certain diseases, but have a smaller yield, as well as varieties with a larger yield, but are susceptible to disease. Based on this, you should choose exactly the variety of strawberries that is right for you in these matters;
3. Decide in which position you will be growing strawberries. Modern varieties have both horizontally and vertically growing specimens;
4. Decide on the final taste of the berry itself, which can be sweet, tart, sour, as well as banana and pineapple flavors.

The most popular strawberry varieties in the conditions of the CIS countries are the following samples:

1. Gigantella;
2. Masha;
3. Victoria;
4. Gum;
5. Anapolis;
6. Camarose;
7. Regina;
8. Fragora.

Strawberry seeds should be purchased in flower shops, or from trusted breeders of this culture. Often, the seeds from such suppliers are of high quality, as well as good germination. All damaged, underdeveloped and abnormal-looking specimens should be weeded out prior to planting.

We do not recommend using seeds from store-bought strawberries for food, as there is no reliable information as to which variety or hybrid it is, whether it will suit your growing conditions, and whether its seeds will bear fruit.

Having decided on the criteria for choosing seeds, you should talk about their direct preparation, which consists in observing the following points:

1. To improve and accelerate germination, seeds should be soaked in melt or rain water for 2-3 days.
2. The soaked seeds are laid out on a damp cloth and placed in a plastic bag. The bag is placed in a warm and bright place, while not allowing direct sunlight, and remains there until the seeds sprout. Check the fabric periodically and dampen it.
3. If desired, before soaking the seeds, they can be treated with phytosporin, which will protect them from possible fungal and bacterial invasions that may occur when planting in open ground.
4. The seeds are germinated at a temperature of + 27-30 degrees. Seedlings are kept at a temperature of + 25-27 degrees.

The use of growth activators in the germination of strawberry seeds is not relevant, since the culture is distinguished by good germination.

For experienced gardeners, seeds can be germinated using the stratification method, when the container with the sown seeds is moistened, covered with cellophane, and placed in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks, then in a warm and bright place, which stimulates them to active growth, and the formation of the strongest seedlings.

Choice of capacity

It is best to plant sprouted strawberry seeds in plastic or wooden boxes, from 50 cm long and 30 cm wide. Also, seeds can be planted in ordinary containers and cups, like seedlings of other plants, but this is important in cases where 2- 3 bushes of this berry, for indoor cultivation.

We advise you to use the black plastic crates that sell fruits and vegetables at major grocery stores. At the bottom of such a box, a plastic film is placed, in which drainage holes are made. The box with the film is placed on a pallet, in which excess liquid will accumulate.

As for the container for planting already sprouted seedlings, here you can use ordinary containers for flowers, as well as deeper plastic cups, but this applies only to those seedlings that will later be transplanted into open ground.

If you plan to grow strawberries using the hydroponic method, special cardboard boxes will be an excellent purchase, which ensure the maximum planting density of this berry, and the ability to collect as large a crop as possible, from the smallest possible area.

Soil preparation

The overwhelming majority of strawberry varieties are unpretentious to the soil.

Despite this, in order to improve the growth rate, development, and overall fruiting, it is recommended to prepare the soil in accordance with the following points:

1. Take 1 piece of turf land.
2. Take 1 part peat.
3. Take 1 part clean coarse river sand.
4. Mix everything until smooth.
5. Put the mass in the stove for 30 minutes, and ignite it at a temperature of +150 degrees in order to destroy all microbes and fungal spores.

You can also sow seeds and grow grown seedlings in soils purchased at a flower shop, for which a fruit and berry soil mixture would be an excellent option.

General rules for sowing seeds

Regardless of which way you grow strawberries, there are general rules for planting seeds, which are listed below:

1. To obtain maximum germination, strawberry seeds should be planted in a warm room, the temperature of which does not fall below +25 degrees.
2. Sprouted seeds are planted in a container with soil, to a depth of no more than 1 cm.
3. Sowing seeds in soil, which was previously calcined in an oven (relevant for soil taken from nature).
4. Seeds whose seedlings will dive into open ground should be treated with phytosporin, which will protect the root system and sprouts from infection by fungi and bacteria in the first months of growth.
5. It is better to use the seeds of hybrid species, since they are most focused on seed propagation.
6. Sow the germinated seeds, which will greatly increase their germination capacity, and significantly reduce the germination time.
7. Seeds can be stratified at will (not recommended for beginners).

Instruction for sowing in a container

Sprouted seeds are most often planted in containers or boxes.

For proper planting of seeds in these containers, adhere to the following points:

1. Take the desired container, the height of which will be at least 10 cm.
2. Treat the container with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, or wipe it with a cloth dampened with alcohol. Dry the container well.
3. Place a plastic bag on the bottom of the container, and punch holes through both the bag and the container itself. In general, if the container is plastic, you can do without cellophane, but if it is wooden, in order to avoid rotting of the bottom, we recommend using a film.
4. Pour the previously prepared soil mixture into the container, the layer thickness of which should be about 7-8 cm.
5. Lightly compact the soil layer and moisten it with a spray bottle.
6. Take the sprouted seeds with tweezers and place them in a container, on top of the moistened soil.
7. Lightly press the seeds against the soil, but do not deepen, and cover them with a layer of soil, the thickness of which should not exceed 5-10 mm. If you are planting seeds that have not sprouted, they should not be covered at all. Non-germinated seeds should be lightly pressed into the soil and left to germinate in a bright and warm place. Place seeds 2.4 cm apart.
8. Place the container in a bright and warm place, periodically spraying the soil with a spray bottle. If you sowed seeds that have not sprouted, you can cover the container with foil before the first sprouts appear. If the seeds were viable, just moisten the soil in time, keeping it moist.

Instructions for sowing in peat tablets

Sowing seeds in peat tablets should be carried out in accordance with the following points:

1. Purchase peat tablets at a flower shop that are approximately 2.4 cm in size.
2. Fill the peat tablets with melted or rain water and let them infuse for a period of 2 days.
3. After the peat tablets have grown in size, place them on a pallet or in a plastic box.
4. In each of the tablets, make a small indentation, and place one seed there, lightly pressing it into the tablet.
5. After all the seeds have settled on the peat tablets, the container is covered with a plastic bag and placed on the windowsill.
6. Spray the peat tablets with a spray bottle periodically to keep them from drying out.
7. After the shoots appear, the film must be removed.
8. Keep the seedlings on the tablets until the first roots appear through it.

Remember, sowing seeds in peat tablets can be done without first germinating them. Otherwise, the peat tablets will have to be left open, which will complicate the process of moistening them.

Picking

If you grow seedlings on peat tablets, after the first roots begin to appear through them, transplant them into a separate container (pots, boxes, cups), observing the distance between the shoots of 3-4 cm.In the case of growing in cups, for each cup plant 1 sprout. Seedlings are planted in a container with soil, the recipe for which we discussed in the middle of the article.

The picking of seedlings into open ground is carried out when it has at least 5 leaves. If you grow seedlings in the traditional way, initially using a container with soil, after the seedlings have 2-3 leaves, transplant them into larger and deeper containers, where they will grow until 5 leaves appear, and then also pick them open priming.

It is necessary to dive strawberry seedlings into prepared beds, located in 2 rows, and having a distance of 30 cm between them.The depth of the beds should be equal to the depth of the container in which the seedlings grew, for example, the glass has a depth of 15 cm, respectively, the bed should have a similar depth, + -1 cm.

Carefully transfer the sprout into the prepared beds, along with the earthen cake on the root system. Cover the planted seedling with earth so that the surface of the seedling soil is not covered with new soil.

After planting the seedlings, water each seedling with 0.5 liters of water diluted with an organic stimulant such as AgriTecno Fertilizantes. After fertilizing the seedlings, the soil around them should be mulched with humus. The mulch layer should not exceed 1 cm.

Remember, if your beds are in direct sunlight, the first few days they should be shaded in the middle of the day, so that the sprouts will smoothly adapt to the new growing area.

Follow-up care

Subsequent care for transplanted seedlings in open ground is reduced to observing the following points:

1. Water regularly, every 2-3 days, depending on weather conditions.
2. Slightly loosen the surface of the soil after watering, preventing it from compacting and settling.
3. Remove weeds.
4. Treat with insecticide if necessary.

As for fertilizers, they are applied only after the first harvest. The best fertilizer for strawberries is considered to be 2 tablespoons of chicken manure, diluted in 10 liters of water. Melon fertilizer is completely natural, and the berries processed with it will be absolutely safe for human consumption.

As the winter season approaches, at the end of September, the bushes are covered with a thin layer of humus, the thickness of which does not exceed 1 cm. The beds are insulated with straw, fallen leaves or sawdust. If there are strong autumn showers in your area, or there is a heavy wind, you can additionally cover the strawberry bushes with a plastic bag, with holes previously made in it for air circulation.

Conclusion

Based on the information in this article, it becomes clear that almost every beginner can germinate, grow and care for strawberry seeds at home, with the desire and hard work. Remember, you can sow and plant strawberries in almost any climatic zone of the CIS countries, which makes it an excellent purchase for any summer resident and gardener!

Garden strawberries are most often propagated vegetatively - with a mustache, less often - by dividing a bush (hornbutmi). Seed propagation is used by breeders to develop new varieties.

Growing strawberries from seeds

Growing strawberries from seeds allows you to get a large amount of planting material at home.

Plants with unpredictable traits can appear from the seeds of large-fruited garden strawberries that have lost valuable varietal characteristics... But you should not categorically refuse to grow strawberries with seeds at home.

Which varieties are best propagated by seeds

Small-fruited remontant strawberry varieties reproduce well with seeds.

1. Small-fruited mustacheless strawberry remontant type (the so-called "alpine"). Popular varieties: Baron Solemakher, Ali Baba, Alexandria, Ruyana, Seasons, Golden dessert.
2. Special hybrids modern selection.

Branded seeds: Moscow delicacy, Russian size, S-141, World delicacy, Homemade delicacy (NK-Russian vegetable garden), Ellan, Florian, Grandian, Giant Russian (Gavrish), Nastenka, Sasha, Lizonka, Pink dream ( "Zedek"), Temptation ("Aelita").

Gardening enthusiasts sometimes try to grow strawberries from seeds obtained from berries from their plantation. The results are very different. Experienced gardeners advise not to waste time on such experiments..

Positive aspects of strawberry seed farming

• Young plants are not infected with viruses, fungal and bacterial infections, pests.
• You can get a lot of seedlings at the same time.

Problems with growing strawberries from seeds

• The result in terms of the quality of the berries does not always correspond to expectations.
• Gentle seedlings need to create optimal conditions, otherwise they die easily.

When sowing strawberries for seedlings, certain rules must be followed.

Where to get strawberry seeds?

1. Seed material can be purchased at the garden store... It is safer to take packets with an expiration date.It should be borne in mind that the germination of store seeds is far from ideal. It is better to buy several varieties from different manufacturers.

   Strawberry seeds are best purchased from trusted producers.

2. Berries of small-fruited garden strawberries are great for breeding... From overripe fruits, cut off and discard the "nose" and the top (the quality of the seeds is worse there). The rest is crushed and filled with water. The seeds settle to the bottom, and the pulp floats up and is drained. The seeds are immediately dried on paper. Store in paper bags.

   Their seeds are taken from the central part of the berry.

You can get your seeds just before sowing from frozen berries.

Sowing time at home

Strawberries are planted for seedlings at the end of winter.

The optimal time for sowing strawberry seeds is February or early March. By the time the seedlings are planted in the ground, the age of the plants will be 3-4 months. Such bushes are capable of bearing fruit already in the current season.

If you plan to grow remontant strawberry bushes at home or in a year-round greenhouse, you can sow it at any time of the year. You just need to take care of the backlight (if necessary).

• If you have a large number of your own small-fruited strawberry seeds, it is convenient to sow them in the spring directly into the ground, in a greenhouse or in a greenhouse.
• Seeds are laid out in rows, do not allow overgrowing of small seedlings with weeds.
• Bushes are planted in August.
• Fruiting begins next season.

Seed treatment

Seeds from fresh berries are separated from the pulp and dried.

Sometimes it is advised to disinfect strawberry seeds before sowing. - for example, a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate. There is no particular need for this. It is also too troublesome to pre-germinate such small seed material.

Seeds of expensive hybrids or those with an expiring shelf life are recommended to be soaked in a germination stimulator for reliability (Epin Extra, Zircon - according to the instructions, without overexposing).

Stratification

Stratification of strawberry seeds in the refrigerator.

Strawberry seeds sprout faster after two weeks of freezing (cold stratification). The procedure can be carried out in one of two ways:

1. Paper packages with seeds are placed in the refrigerator for half a month, after which they are sown.
2. Stratification is carried out after sowing the seeds.... Top containers are covered with agrofibre, plastic lids or foil (they pierce several holes for air access). Crops are placed in a refrigerator, preferably on the top shelf. You can bury it on the street in a snowdrift. After 14-15 days, they are brought into the heat.

Selection of containers for sowing strawberries

Containers from semi-finished products.

Plastic box with cells.

A small amount of seeds is more convenient to sow in small diameter peat tablets.

They must be of high quality, from a reliable manufacturer. Tablets are placed in special containers (to create greenhouse conditions).

Also fit small plastic boxes with transparent lids (from food). In the bottoms, it is advisable to cut holes for the outflow of excess moisture, and in the covers, pierce several holes with an awl for easy ventilation.

Strawberries are also sown in shallow boxes, nurseries. A height of 5–6 cm is sufficient... Top can be covered with plastic bags.

Seedlings from a jar

Regular 3-liter jars can also be used to grow strawberry seedlings.

There is a successful technology for growing strawberry seedlings in a three-liter glass jar.

1. From above it is closed with a polyethylene lid, in which several holes are pierced with an awl (for ventilation). The jar can be taken with a defect - cracked or with a chipped neck.
2. A layer of expanded clay drainage is placed on the bottom, then a moistened light soil.
3. It should be about half the height of the can.
4. A small amount of seeds are evenly distributed over the soil.
5. At first, watering is not required at all, only (occasionally) small spraying is carried out.
6. The lid is periodically opened for airing - at first a little, then more often.

If you need a backlight, a lid with a socket and a lamp is put on the jar.

It turns out a closed greenhouse space, comfortable for young seedlings.... They grow successfully without picking. When planting seedlings in the ground, they are taken out with a spoon; or the can is simply smashed.

Young strawberry seedlings inside the jar.

Priming

Store soils are often of poor quality. If the water stagnates without seeping out instantly, if the land subsides heavily after irrigation, these are bad signs. Kneading too many "trendy" ingredients into the soil is also not a good option.

The most important rule: SAND is ALWAYS added to the ground for sowing strawberry seeds (up to a third of the volume). They dilute store peat soil (from a reliable company) or land harvested from a well-rotted compost heap (or collected in the forest under deciduous trees).

Some gardeners practice soil disinfection - steamed or spilled with potassium permanganate.

Seed sowing process

The prepared soil should be moderately moist.

The seeds are sown over the soil surface.

When sowing, strawberry seeds do not need to be sprinkled with earth or sand! They are laid out directly on the surface., every 2-3 cm (less often), lightly pressing down with your finger, a match or a toothpick. A large number of seeds are simply sprinkled with a pinch. Then sprinkle a little water on top.

Experienced gardeners recommend sowing on a small layer of snow. Gradually thawing, it will pull the seeds into the soil a little. In addition, it is more convenient to evenly distribute seeds over white snow.

Conditions for successful germination

The seed container is covered with a plastic bag.

• Crops must be protected with a transparent plastic cover or plastic wrap.
• A couple of times a day, the shelter is slightly opened for ventilation.
• Frequent watering is not needed, sometimes spraying is enough. Waterlogged soil is dangerous, but it should not be allowed to dry out either.
• Peat tablets should be monitored especially carefully.
• It is believed that strawberries should sprout in diffused light. Experience shows that its seeds will sprout in the dark, but it is still better if the place is bright (but not in the sun).
• Optimum temperature - from +22 to + 26 degrees.

Seedlings can appear in 5-7 days, most often - in 10-15 days, and sometimes you have to wait for a whole month.

The timing of when the seeds will sprout is difficult to predict in advance. It is necessary to inspect crops daily, twice a day, with a keen eye. As soon as tiny seedlings are outlined, they are exposed to the brightest light, otherwise they will stretch out and die. The upper cover has not been removed yet.

Care of strawberry seedlings

The seedlings have grown - it's time to dive.

Young strawberry plants develop slowly at first. Real leaves grow back a couple of weeks after the cotyledons open.

1. Sometimes delicate white seedling roots stick out above the ground... If possible, lightly rake the earth to them with a toothpick.
2. The soil is initially moistened as needed and very carefully. - from a syringe, spoon or spraying.
3. For the successful development of young seedlings, it is necessary good lighting and temperature from +15 to +18 degrees.
4. At first, the transparent shelter is not removed. The most common cause of death in strawberry seedlings is a sudden discovery. Accustomed to the greenhouse atmosphere, gentle plants do not tolerate sudden changes in microclimate.
5. It is necessary to ensure that drops of condensate do not fall on the seedlings... The shelter is briefly raised for ventilation, regularly wiped from moisture.
6. When the first leaves appear, the airing time is gradually increased.... The shelter is removed when 2-3 true leaves grow (not counting the cotyledons). In the same period, a pick is made, if necessary.Nurseries are selected small - 5x5 cm in size.
7. Strawberry seedlings can be grown without picking if the plants do not drown out each other. Transplanting small bushes is a traumatic procedure, it is not always successful.
8. Bushes that have grown real leaves are not afraid of lowering the temperature to zero... But they are in dire need of good lighting. In April-May, the seedlings can be taken out on a glassed-in balcony, transported to the dacha - to a greenhouse or to a garden house (on a windowsill).

Planting strawberry seedlings in a permanent place

We plant our strawberry seedlings in the ground.

Transplanting strawberry seedlings into the ground is carried out in May or June.

Pre-hardened plants can withstand frosts down to -5 degrees. For the first time, planting can be covered with agrofibre, protecting it from the bright sun, cold weather and temperature extremes.

Video about the features of growing strawberries from seeds

Most often, garden strawberries are propagated by rooting a mustache or with the help of purchased seedlings. But sometimes it happens that you buy bushes of one variety on the market, but in fact a completely different one grows. How to protect yourself from such a misunderstanding and grow the strawberry variety that you really want to see on your site? The answer is simple - buy strawberry seeds, then the result will be guaranteed.

Self-harvesting of strawberry seeds

For novice gardeners, the prospect of independently growing strawberry seedlings from seeds can cause a feeling of helplessness, because a lot of effort will have to be made so that the plants do not die and begin to bear fruit. But even if you have no idea how to grow strawberries from seeds, this article will help you succeed and get a good harvest.

Growing strawberries from seeds has its own Benefits: seeds are stored for a long time, and various pathogenic viruses are not transmitted through them. For planting, you can purchase ready-made seeds or prepare them yourself. Propagation of strawberries by seeds is possible for any varieties, with the exception of hybrids. You can choose strawberry varieties so that berries ripen on your site throughout the summer.

Choose strawberries for seeds from well-developed bushes that are not damaged by anything and give a rich harvest. In ripe berries, seeds are recommended to be taken from the middle part, as well as near the base, since they are larger, have a developed embryo and are distinguished by high germination energy. Strawberries from seeds of this type will turn out beautiful, fruitful.

Choose strawberries for seeds from well-developed bushes that are not damaged by anything and give a rich harvest

Cut a layer of pulp from the berries, spread on absorbent paper and let dry. Then rub the dried mass in your palms, freeing the seeds. The finished planting material should be stored in a glass container.

Video about harvesting strawberry seeds

Three months before sowing, the seeds need to be stratified - placed in a low temperature of + 2 + 4 degrees in a wet state, periodically adding a little water so that the seeds do not dry out. Stir the seeds every two weeks and dry them slightly just before sowing.

How is strawberry planting with seeds

It is recommended to start sowing seeds in January-February. How to plant strawberries with seeds? Just like sowing onion or bell pepper seeds:

• fill the bottom of the wooden box with a drainage layer of fine gravel or expanded clay 1-2 cm deep,
• on top a layer of fertile land 10-15 cm,
• compact the soil,
• make narrow rows in it 0.5 cm deep,
• pour water over the grooves,
• sow seeds in them, covering them from above with a layer of soil of one centimeter.

Growing strawberry seedlings requires careful care, because this plant loves moisture, warmth and good lighting. The soil in the box should always be slightly damp, make sure that it does not dry out.You will see the first shoots of plants in 20-25 days, then the boxes will need to be placed in a well-lit place and maintain a constant temperature of + 20 + 25 degrees.

Video about growing strawberries

With the appearance of the first true leaves, strawberry seedlings are dived into pots or into another box so that the distance between seedlings is 2-3 cm.It is possible to plant seedlings in open ground at the end of May, when five leaves will already grow on the plants.

Growing strawberry seedlings requires gentle care

By knowing how to grow strawberry seedlings from seeds, you can grow any variety and result in a sweet, large berry. Just remember that it is not recommended to plant strawberries grown from seeds in the ground too deep, filling the apical bud, otherwise the plant will not develop properly and will quickly die. And in strawberries planted shallowly, from watering and soil precipitation, the roots can be exposed, which will also lead to the death of the plant. Observe the optimal planting depth, and then your work will not be wasted.

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