everbearing strawberry

Watering your everbearing strawberry (Fragaria EVERSWEET) every 5-7 days is best. Water deeply enough for water to seep 6-8 inches into the soil. Be careful not to overwater, though, because soggy soil can contribute to root rot. Monitor the plant’s soil moisture every few days and water when the top inch of soil is dry. Your everbearing strawberry will need extra water during hot, dry weather or if you see wilting leaves. For best results, water with an oscillating sprinkler or a soaker hose to ensure even distribution of moisture.

Everbearing strawberry (Fragaria EVERSWEET) plants need a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the hottest time of the day (generally mid-morning to mid-afternoon), shade may be needed to keep fruit from getting sunburn. The plants should be planted in a sunny location and should receive morning sun and light shade in the afternoon. These plants thrive with a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight but can handle up to 8 hours as well.

Everbearing strawberry plants (Fragaria EVERSWEET) should be pruned annually in early spring before new growth begins. During the pruning process, old and damaged leaves and stems should be removed as well as any non-fruiting runners. This allows more nutrients to go to the fruiting plants. All flowers should also be removed from the plants before fruiting begins. After the first harvest, lightly prune the remaining flowering tips to encourage more fruiting. Therefore, everbearing strawberries should be pruned in early spring (before new growth) and again lightly after the first harvest.