It's time to grow!
Winter is done, and the days are getting
longer. Growing plants is a great way to surprise
your family. Strawberries are easy to grow, and
nothing is better then harvesting and eating food
you grow yourself. It's easy to get started so
grab your adult and get your hands dirty!
Strawberries!
Fresh juicy berries straight off the vine on a
hot summer day usually TASTE so much better
when you grow them. And you can add your
delicious berries to salads, desserts and other
recipes or just wash them and eat them!
What you need
• A wide shallow pot because strawberry roots don't
grow deep. They also send out runners (baby plants)
that will root and grow more strawberries. You might
even be able to find something around the yard to
use.
• Plenty of sunlight so look for a spot with 6 or more
hours of sunlight a day.
• Rich soil is where plants get their nutrients from –
kind of like plant vitamins. Potting mix or compost will
keep those roots healthy.
• A large pot or container at least 12 inches deep and
18 inches across with holes for drainage. Use the ruler
on the side of this page if you need to.
• Two or three EVERBEARING Strawberry plants –
Ask for Everbearing plants or make sure you read the
tag on the pot because they produce fruit all summer.
Pick your plants at a garden center, plant nursery or
store. Look for healthy green leaves.
Kids
Grow
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