Fragaria × ananassa, the Garden Strawberry, is a widely cultivated hybrid species renowned for its sweet, red, fleshy fruit, popular worldwide for culinary uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal fruit production and flavor.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Maintain evenly moist soil, especially during fruiting. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Well-drained, fertile, loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and after harvest, focusing on phosphorus and potassium.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water deeply at the base of the plant, especially during flowering and fruiting. Avoid overhead watering, which can promote fungal diseases.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler weather or when plants are dormant.
Remove old, diseased, or damaged leaves throughout the growing season. After harvest, prune away runners if you want to encourage the parent plant to produce more fruit next season.
In late fall or early spring, remove any dead or overcrowded foliage.
Strawberries are easily propagated from runners, which are specialized stems that grow horizontally from the parent plant. Once a runner develops roots and small leaves, it can be separated from the parent plant and transplanted to a new location.
Strawberry plants generally don't require frequent repotting, especially when grown in the ground. If container-grown, repot every 1-2 years in early spring into a slightly larger container with fresh potting mix to ensure good drainage and aeration.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Garden Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)
Where Garden Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Species | Fragaria × ananassa |
Similar in genus Fragaria
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