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Mine in Alaska get deep frozen: cold goes deep in the ground so mulch doesn’t stop the cold. They come back every year, make lots of runners, and make a great crop! Thanks for the video : variety really important
Thank you, I have a GreenStalk tower of 1st year plants, wasn't sure what to do with them... & I was zone 5b, but the USDA now classifies us at 6a!!! I'll be moving my tower into the breeze way... Thank you.
Kim, I am a brand new gardener in zone 5 and just learning to grow strawberries (among other things). I currently have strawberries in a grow bag, but I don’t want to keep them there. I just got a 4 foot strawberry tower to transplant them into, and break them up into smaller plants. We have harsh winters at times and lots of cold, so I would like to bring the tower into the house for the winter. Is that OK? Will they continue to grow or will they go dormant if they are in 75° temperatures indoors?
Welcome to gardening! Bringing your strawberry tower indoors for the winter is a great idea to protect your plants from those harsh zone 5 winters. If you bring them inside to a 75°F environment, strawberries might not go completely dormant. Instead, they could continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace due to the reduced light. However, this can vary based on the type of strawberries you have. Day-neutral and everbearing varieties can continue to produce fruit with enough light indoors, while June-bearing strawberries typically have a natural dormancy period regardless of temperature. To keep them happy indoors: 1. Light: Make sure they get plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. If natural light is limited, consider using a grow light to supplement. 2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Indoor plants can dry out more slowly, so adjust your watering schedule as needed. 3. Air Circulation: Good airflow can help prevent mold and pests, which can be more of an issue indoors. If you notice the plants aren’t doing much over the winter, don’t worry-they might just be resting up for a big burst of growth in the spring! Moving them back outside when the weather warms up will help them naturally come out of dormancy. Happy gardening, and best of luck with your strawberries! CK
Thanks, Kim. We seldom get frost here but with our unpredictable weather - who knows! We’re getting a lot of rain so should I cover them so they don’t get too wet?
My strawberries are all in containers and I live in No. San Diego county. No frost here! Should these plants be pruned back? Some of my plants are really big (for strawberry plants) and have been in my towers for 2-3 years. They produce but are not super productive. When I changed out the soil in one of the towers, I noticed the roots were really big too. I would love to have a huge crop since I have so many plants. I know feeding is a big part, but should container plants be pruned back to the crown as well? Thanks for the help.
Hi Julie, you only need to prune off dry leaves here in our warm winter climate. Your plants may be too crowded to produce much. Divide and transplant them so they have more space. Also, different strawberries produce at different times of the year, do your research on the varieties that you're growing, and prune the runners during peak production times. Most varieties produce well for 3-4 years, then need replaced. Have fun!
The November “Indoor Garden: Microgreens” Subscription box (only available until 11/22/23): bit.ly/CaliKimGrowYourGroceriesWithCaliKimSubscriptionBox. $7 off with the code “MICROGREENS”. Gift It! Boxes (limited supply, no subscription necessary) make perfect, unique holiday gifts! Free bonus in each box is a pair of Centurion Precision Snips ✂ perfect for indoor harvesting. Visit www.centurionbrands.com for garden tools and supplies.
Thanks for growing your groceries with us! -CaliKim & CameraGuy
Mine in Alaska get deep frozen: cold goes deep in the ground so mulch doesn’t stop the cold. They come back every year, make lots of runners, and make a great crop! Thanks for the video : variety really important
I, too, think there is something to be said (unofficially, of course) about deep freezing.....thanks!
That good kim🍓🍓🍓🍓
Hi, Keith!!!
Thank you, I have a GreenStalk tower of 1st year plants, wasn't sure what to do with them... & I was zone 5b, but the USDA now classifies us at 6a!!! I'll be moving my tower into the breeze way... Thank you.
You go it! Enjoy your berries!
Kim, I am a brand new gardener in zone 5 and just learning to grow strawberries (among other things). I currently have strawberries in a grow bag, but I don’t want to keep them there. I just got a 4 foot strawberry tower to transplant them into, and break them up into smaller plants. We have harsh winters at times and lots of cold, so I would like to bring the tower into the house for the winter. Is that OK? Will they continue to grow or will they go dormant if they are in 75° temperatures indoors?
Welcome to gardening! Bringing your strawberry tower indoors for the winter is a great idea to protect your plants from those harsh zone 5 winters.
If you bring them inside to a 75°F environment, strawberries might not go completely dormant. Instead, they could continue to grow, albeit at a slower pace due to the reduced light. However, this can vary based on the type of strawberries you have. Day-neutral and everbearing varieties can continue to produce fruit with enough light indoors, while June-bearing strawberries typically have a natural dormancy period regardless of temperature.
To keep them happy indoors:
1. Light: Make sure they get plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. If natural light is limited, consider using a grow light to supplement.
2. Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Indoor plants can dry out more slowly, so adjust your watering schedule as needed.
3. Air Circulation: Good airflow can help prevent mold and pests, which can be more of an issue indoors.
If you notice the plants aren’t doing much over the winter, don’t worry-they might just be resting up for a big burst of growth in the spring! Moving them back outside when the weather warms up will help them naturally come out of dormancy.
Happy gardening, and best of luck with your strawberries! CK
Thanks, Kim. We seldom get frost here but with our unpredictable weather - who knows! We’re getting a lot of rain so should I cover them so they don’t get too wet?
No need to cover strawberries here in So Cal, Teri. They'll be just fine, and will dry out as soon as the rain stops. Have fun!
My strawberries are all in containers and I live in No. San Diego county. No frost here! Should these plants be pruned back? Some of my plants are really big (for strawberry plants) and have been in my towers for 2-3 years. They produce but are not super productive. When I changed out the soil in one of the towers, I noticed the roots were really big too. I would love to have a huge crop since I have so many plants. I know feeding is a big part, but should container plants be pruned back to the crown as well? Thanks for the help.
Hi Julie, you only need to prune off dry leaves here in our warm winter climate. Your plants may be too crowded to produce much. Divide and transplant them so they have more space. Also, different strawberries produce at different times of the year, do your research on the varieties that you're growing, and prune the runners during peak production times. Most varieties produce well for 3-4 years, then need replaced. Have fun!
@CaliKim29 Thanks. When they are divided, do I trim the roots? They are pretty massive for a small-ish plant!
What variety do well in zone 6?
Do a search based on the interest for your zone. You may also want to talk to garden centers in your local area! CK
loved every minute of it!
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I just ordered Seascape 🍓N.Texas 8a. I will just mulch them well unless we get a snow-mageton like a few years ago. ❄️🧊🥶