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Guide to Buying Strawberry Plants

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Image: Anna Tarazevich

Pepperpot Herbs: The arrival of spring marks the season when we start thinking about growing strawberries. With so many strawberry varieties available, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to pick for our gardens. That's why we've created this handy guide to buying strawberry plants.

Whether you're a beginner unsure where to start or an experienced gardener looking for new varieties to try, we'll help you navigate the options and choose the perfect strawberries for your growing conditions and taste preferences. Let's explore the world of strawberries together.

Strawberry plants are herbaceous perennials that crop well for about two to three years before they should be disregarded. There are three types of strawberries:

  • summer fruiting varieties that are divided into early, mid and late-season types.
  • perpetual types that have two flushes of growth over the summer months.
  • alpine strawberries that produce smaller fruits (red, white or yellow) in flushes through summer

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Published: 05/04/2024  |  Image attribution: Anna Tarazevich
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