I'm giving some Pikan F1 variety a try this year their not alpine but are small hanging basket varieties as I only have a wrought iron balcony to grow from. I always use potting compost with a slow release feed and then move on to liquid tomato feed for the fruits. replacing the soil after 3/4 years to give static plants a boost. I already have the seedlings in my propagater as it recommends planting the seeds for this variety early indoors. looking strong and healthy! Anyone got any tips to discourage birds? I've been feeding them all winter as there's not much planting to do but think I might have caused myself a problem in encouraging them :S
Usually, Alpine Strawberries grow from July to September but I think it's worth giving it a try now. Here are some tips that I can share with you.
Prepare your compost before starting to plant your strawberries seeds, include healthy organic matters as well as well-rotted manure in your soil. Position your plant near a sunny and sheltered place for they love this kind of temperature. Since you want them in containers, you can only allow a few seeds to grow since they want ample space and so that they will not compete with each other in terms of nutrients from the soil.
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I'm giving some Pikan F1 variety a try this year their not alpine but are small hanging basket varieties as I only have a wrought iron balcony to grow from. I always use potting compost with a slow release feed and then move on to liquid tomato feed for the fruits. replacing the soil after 3/4 years to give static plants a boost. I already have the seedlings in my propagater as it recommends planting the seeds for this variety early indoors. looking strong and healthy! Anyone got any tips to discourage birds? I've been feeding them all winter as there's not much planting to do but think I might have caused myself a problem in encouraging them :S
Usually, Alpine Strawberries grow from July to September but I think it's worth giving it a try now. Here are some tips that I can share with you.
Prepare your compost before starting to plant your strawberries seeds, include healthy organic matters as well as well-rotted manure in your soil. Position your plant near a sunny and sheltered place for they love this kind of temperature. Since you want them in containers, you can only allow a few seeds to grow since they want ample space and so that they will not compete with each other in terms of nutrients from the soil.
Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
- Pauline