Can I plant strawberry seeds directly?

Can strawberry seeds be planted directly?

Strawberry seeds can be planted directly. Before planting, the seeds must be soaked in warm water for a day, then treated at a low temperature of 0°C, sown into the soil, and the soil kept moist, waiting for the seeds to germinate.

Strawberry seed planting time

Strawberry seeds are generally planted in March and April each year, but the specific time depends on the local climate. If properly maintained, they will mature in about 4 months.

Strawberry seed planting temperature

Strawberry has very high requirements for temperature. The growth temperature of its root system is 5-30℃, the suitable temperature for stem and leaf growth is 20-30℃, and the flower bud differentiation period is best at 5-15℃.

How to plant strawberry seeds

1. Seed processing : When planting strawberry seeds, choose highly mature strawberries, clean the pulp, and then soak them in warm water for 8-12 hours to allow the seeds to fully absorb water.

2. Planting in the soil : After the seeds are fully expanded, place them on the surface of the soil, then cover them with a layer of sand, water them to keep them moist, and they will sprout in about 10 days.

3. Management after planting : After germination, the strawberry seedlings can be transplanted, watered thoroughly once, and the ambient temperature controlled at around 20°C, so that the survival rate will be higher.