Fragaria x Ananassa "Strawberry" 1Liter

Botanical Name: Fragaria × ananassa
Common Names: Strawberry, Garden Strawberry

📌 Product Description

Fragaria × ananassa, commonly known as Strawberry, is a popular fruiting plant prized for its sweet, juicy red berries and ease of growing. The fruit is rich in flavour and widely enjoyed fresh, in desserts, or as preserves.

This low-growing plant produces attractive green foliage and delicate white flowers, followed by abundant fruit under the right conditions. Strawberries are highly productive and well-suited to garden beds, containers, and hanging baskets.

They are a rewarding choice for home gardeners, offering quick returns and continuous harvesting.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 20 – 30 cm
Spread: 30 – 50 cm
Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial
Growth Rate: Fast

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost

Water:

• Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
• Avoid wetting fruit to reduce rot
• Ensure good drainage

Feeding: Apply compost and a balanced fertiliser regularly during the growing season

Maintenance:

• Remove runners to encourage fruit production (or allow for propagation)
• Mulch to protect fruit and retain moisture
• Replace plants every 2–3 years for best yields
• Protect from pests such as snails and birds

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Late autumn to early spring
Active Growth: Autumn to spring
Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
Harvest Time: Spring to early summer
Climate Suitability: Grows well in most regions, prefers mild to cool conditions
Chill Requirement: Low

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Sweet, flavourful fruit
• Quick and high yields
• Suitable for small spaces
• Easy to grow
• Attractive ground cover

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Home gardens
✔ Container growing
✔ Hanging baskets
✔ Fresh eating
✔ Desserts and preserves
✔ Edible landscaping