| Botanical name | Fragaria x ananassa |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Strawberries |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Small gardens |
| Planting instructions | Plant 250mm apart in rows, leaving 600mm between rows. Plant in autumn to ensure a good crop in early summer. use compost- enriched soil and mulch to preserve soil moisture. |
| Maintenance | Water regularly and feed once a month with liquid fertilizer during the active growing season. |
| Fruit | Pick when well-coloured and ripe. |
| Soil conditions | Enriched |
| Common pests and diseases | Nematodes, slugs and snails. Botrytis rot (the flower petals will look scorched and water-soaked spots will appear on the fruit, which eventually gets covered in a grey fungus that causes it to rot away; spray with copper- based fungicide once every 14 days to prevent botrytis rot from appearing). |
Fragaria x ananassa (Strawberries)
- Botanical name: Fragaria x ananassa
- Common name(s): Strawberries
- Categories: Fruits and Vegetables
Plant description:
Strawberries are very adaptable and will grow almost everywhere, although the flavour is best in cooler climates. Ideal for small gardens, as they need little space and can be grown in containers. Always buy plants certified as virus-free.
Family: Rosaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: fruh-GAIR-ee-uh ex ah-NAN-ass-uh
Fragaria x ananassa requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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