How to Grow and Harvest The Best Strawberries | Gardening Tips and Tricks

[@Veiss7]

I just harvested my first strawberry after being inspired to grow them by you and other home growers. It was only the size of a nickel and pretty deformed but it was very ripe and delicious. It's really something else to eat something you grew yourself. Thanks for showing people that they can do it too.

[@anniemouse111]

James I bought strawberries from the nursery and your channel is the first one I go to and the one I trust. You and Tuck do a great job helping us newbies know what to to!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@s.f.morris7331]

dude how do you know so much about almost every plant in a garden? what it needs? when it needs it? how to prune? when to prune? soil amendments? harvesting? its really impressive. I watch your videos all the time. I have adopted a very similar dog as yours not on purpose but coincendence. he follows me around my garden too. its hilarious thanks for another informative video!

[@ruelasjoseph]

you inspired me to build me own raised bed even though the only space i have is a tennis court area. my plants are doing great with your tips! i have peppers, tomatoes, basil , melons , strawberries, and sunflowers !

[@robbybenedict]

This is Robby Benedict coming to you live from Kentucky. Ive been watching your videos for a couple of months. Got a load of woodchips and getting siked to start a food forest. Ive gardened for years but always wanted to start something like you. I just ordered 2 peach trees, three dwarf apples, cherry, and a plum tree. You inspired me. Thanks James Prigioni

[@andrewflex9]

Thats my name though.. Benedict too

[@mcgritty8842]

How do you guys like your eggs? Teeheehee

[@pratiwisuci717]

Wooow James, you have all you need in the world. I really envy you. I have a tiny little garden in my front yard. I wished i had one like yours. I love your videos.. You are inspiring, man. Thank you. 👍👍

[@AmberDieterich]

I’m very young for most people (not saying age because personal information) but I am still intrigued by your videos and it encouraged me to try and make my own plants

[@Trace-cooking4conservativeU]

I used to watch so many gardening channels and now I primarily just watch you & Tuck! Your channel is phenomenal and you may things look so easy in your beautiful garden. I ❤ the little guy and I’m so happy he’s doing better. Thank you for everything you teach us. If you ever have any tips on hot weather growing, I would love to see them, as I live in Wenatchee Washington and we have summers that hit out in our desert area that get to 116-118 in the summer. Again, thanks for the wonderful content, and I look forward to your videos every week.

[@ajkuen]

James - my 3 year old son Dillon and I were missing your videos so we came by to watch this one about growing strawberries. Makes us excited to harvest our own this spring! Dillon says - we love you James Prigioni!

[@karlsfoodforestgarden6963]

I'd never heard about the "cone" planting technique. Cool stuff! Thank you!

[@Lynda5876]

James, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. And just so you know, you’re enthusiasm is infectious! Love it!

[@melmelgreen459]

I love ur videos, very informative

[@fcantin66]

I was picking strawberries when I was a teenager and now I'm growing strawberries that are doing good; my mouth was drooling when you harvested your strawberries :)

[@Jynx0999]

You have heaven in your backyard. I'm so obsess with your videos.

[@Xainfinen]

6:24 That's so true! In April, for 2 days I didn't have to drink because I ate so many strawberries.😋

[@shellysuzanne]

My Son shared these videos! Even when I’m achey, this guy motivates me to grow fresh food!!

[@Citystead]

I planted strawberries in my first year hugalkulture bed and they are the biggest strawberry plants I've ever had. Good tips James

[@fozzyozzy1030]

Did you use a rotted log or somewhat fresh?

[@marthacain1468]

I remembered, You loved apples & strawberries~! The gift that keeps on blessing/giving~!

[@valeriegordon7477]

Thanks for such a great instructional video on strawberries! As a fairly newbie gardener I really like these kind of videos.

[@jamesprigioni]

You’re welcome Valerie, I’m glad to hear you found value in to. Thanks for your input 🙏😁

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

I learn so much from you, your food Forrest is so impressive, I'm going to build another strawberry bed next spring, thank you for this video, learned something new.

[@sarashuman3890]

We planted under our fruit trees this year because of your food forest! Harvested our first basket today from our established patch! SO juicy!

[@jamesprigioni]

That’s awesome!! Nothing like fresh picked ones 😋

[@Celestes_Nest]

James, I've experimented several ways these past few years and have found they grow best just like this. Those that are growing on the ground in my woodchips are doing the best. I do have an issue with slugs every now and then. I'm currently using Sluggo to deter them. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning]

Celeste's Nest would diatomaceous earth help with that?

[@williamuhl252]

It's true, I have a greater appreciation for life, and I believe it started with the gardening lessons. Thank you!

[@charleymartinez901]

I want to know that same thing!! Lol

[@tomlamb697]

I am all from seed again. First year with wood chips. I am completely inspired. Nice strawberries!!!!!!!

[@lanalovesjesus6133]

Just another tip, Paul Gautschi says in his videos the runner's will be your producers for next year, so every winter he covers the strawberries and by the time they bloom in spring/summer, that mulch has become great dirt and your runners come up strong and ready. Did this in my gardens and it worked great

[@ThisIsYourOnlyWarning]

If you ever need wood chips, my husband is an arborist and they happen to dump near you. Well not too far at all, peach country to be exact. We’re in Camden county NJ, but he works in Gloucester county. Sicklerville/Turnersvill NJ. If you’re willing to meet up and bring your own collection bins, they will probably just give it to you.

[@janicejurgensen2122]

Thank you! I’m in New Jersey too. I really enjoy your tutorials and have learned very much from your channel! Happy growing!!

[@Ripleyripper]

I planted Fairfax, a variety from the 1920s known for unsurpassed flavor. They're relatively small, soft, incredibly juicy, and almost purple in color. They're impossible to ship any distance and if you put them in a basket the ones on the bottom get squashed very easily so they've practically gone extinct. I hope the chipmunks let me have a few this year (they don't fall for the red-painted rocks trick).

[@analeegarcia9388]

Hello Chas Z! Such a cool experience to grow something from the 1920's. We are out of Idaho would you mind sending me seeds? If not I understand. Take care. 😊👍🏻

[@Ripleyripper]

@@analeegarcia9388 Unfortunately they won't come true from seed--in order to enjoy the special qualities of 'Fairfax' you have to have a clone of that original plant from 90+ years ago. Here's a little more information about the variety: davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/95114 and here's the one source I know of for the plants: thestrawberrystore.com/heirloom-hybrid-fairfax

[@juliaalonso4331]

Hola a TODOS, FOOD FORET, GRACIAS por COMPARTIR tu ENERGIA y TERNURA por.LA NATURALEZA . AMOR y FELICIDAD desde BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA.

[@Homesowingt73]

I bought some of these and me and my son had so much fun planting them 😂❤️thank you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kath-phlox]

I hate monetisation of popular channels... I really don't want to buy stuff, I just need your advice... thank you for that and love watching your channel.

[@jamesprigioni]

I hear ya Kath, but all the content is completely free, it’s just for people who want to contribute. It takes A LOT of time and work to make the videos and I invest in getting good cameras, editing software, mics, stands, etc. You would be surprised how many hours it takes to make one good video. Thanks for watching and for your opinion 🙏😁

[@rnguyen2516]

Hi James, your positive energy and passion are contagious! Your strawberries are amazing! Love your detailed instruction on planting on a cone, removing flowers, and everything in between! When we had the snowstorm in Texas, one of the things I really missed was access to fresh fruits and vegetables. We had some for a few days but then we blew through them in a few days. I had started several things from seed but nothing was quite ready yet. What you’re teaching, especially about redundancy and variety, is so important and meaningful.

[@belladonna4076]

Enjoying the fruits of your labour and what an awesome garden.

[@omahasho4658]

You should do one for planting for winter a lot of pro strawberry gardeners and even my aunt that has her whole back yard filled swears by planting them in early fall late summer to get them grown up to get the roots grown and ready then when they come to next spring they go crazy and I’ve seen it I’ve always planted in the spring but I’ve not always had so many but when I visited her house her plants where putting out so many more Barry’s per plant cuz her roots got set up earlier

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yes, often a newly planted Strawberry will not fruit, or fruit very well, the same year in which it was planted. Establish them well late summer and the following year prepare for the berry bonanza!!

[@dereka3341]

Wow! Your strawberry harvest was amazing.

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks Derek ❤️😁

[@dereka3341]

@@jamesprigioni Just checked on my 3 watermelon plants and green peppers. We are about to have a thunderstorm tonight. I just emptied a bag of well-seasoned grass clippings, before the rain hits.

[@ishara04]

Tuck is the most cutest dog ever and your so passionate to him

[@ambermullen8285]

Your strawberry patch is GOALS!!!!

[@minhhop3208]

Looks so good! Would you share the experience of planting and fertilizing strawberries? Thanks a lot!

[@albertfamily8008]

Wow James I have been watching your videos a lot, you have my dream backyard. You have been blessed with plentiful of fruits and vegetables. Keep up the good work. Angelina from Florida

[@jamesabber7891]

The runners are why strawberries are so easy to propagate. In my garden I started out with a box of just 6 plants. I let them propagate with runners, and the next year I had all the strawberries I wanted: Over a hundred plants. Strawberries spread like weeds. But they are a lot easier to control due to their small root system.

[@gmorgan894]

Just planted my 1st raised bed of strawberries ...inspired.

[@iseeawindow]

I’ve watched so many strawberry info videos and all of them combined haven’t been as informative as just this one. Thank you so much for making this video I learned a lot. Worth watching every minute for sure.

[@Meta-Drew]

Also don't forget to check places like craigslist or facebook marketplace if you are comfortable using those services. I met a dude with a greenhouse just outside of town who had 10 different varieties last month - and got some of each. Excited to see which end up doing well and which I especially like.

[@zachlloyd9392]

James, have you done a video showing how you laid out your garden, like an on paper type of thing? What is your tree spacing in the old garden etc. I have watched a ton of your vids and have been attempting to do it by watching your vides and tracking where things are planted etc but just can't figure it out. I know you are busy with everything, and that a video going over that isn't really your style, but I would appreciate it as I am planning the layout of mine. Production might be higher in an orchard type rows setup, but I'm not sure I would like how organized that would look. Regardless, your vids are awesome, keep up the good work.

[@kellytyson2156]

Who the heck have him a thumbs down? (Do not take this comment so seriously, it was meant as a like hearted joke) Seriously though I am here because I like his video and love his garden. Such an inspiration and joy to see the progress and evolution of the food forest. IDK about the rest of you guy. Your welcome to your opinion as is everyone.

[@roxannesamaroo4844]

Kelly Tyson A strawberry 🍓😝

[@jamesprigioni]

🤷🏻‍♂️😂

[@carlyblankevoort3856]

On any KZbin vid there's always THAT one... I also question this need to disapprove. If one doesn't like it just move on...

[@fatjuniesfarmette6030]

I think sometimes it's just an accidental fat finger

[@JohnDoe_88]

@@jamesprigioni Few people working for Monsanto/Beyer still trying to push roundup.... Props to James bringing great organic abundance outside ones door cheap and easy the true way!

[@alvaropineda9568]

There is always something we can be grateful for...... thanks man

[@ermelindafitzpatrick5743]

Your energy is contagious. I would like to grow strawberries. I live in the tropics. Do you think it will grow?

[@davidsamson1653]

Thanks. I'll be planting these. Thanks for idea on planting 1 yr apart.

[@jamesprigioni]

You’re welcome David, and I’m glad to hear that. You will be patting your future self on the back when your eating your own strawberries 🍓 😁

[@2Hearts3]

Hey, James-- love your channel and great information, beautifully presented. Just now seeing this video on strawberries 👍 and i love your philosophy so n gardening and life in general-- so right. My Mom would say, "Every plant has its year when it is at its peak. One year this one, next year others. It's all good." Thank you, James, and God bless you. And your little helper, Tuck, is a great gardener, too! Love seeing him enjoy your harvests 🐾🍓♥️

[@annee5582]

I had problem planting bare root. I bought diff variety’s and it did grow 2-3 leaves then died back to bare root. 😅 For a beginner I suggest to buy a plant at the local nursery first.

[@thuffman44]

Nothing better than home grown strawberries dipped in pure local honey!!!!!!! So delicious. Great video bro! Keep on growing!! This type of video is the motivation I needed to see. Keep 'em coming! 🐝🐝🐝☮️☯️

[@da1stamericus]

ours are so sweet we dont need the honey with them. we do go to our local beekeeper though.

[@southsidecarly7427]

They look so delicious!! I will have to try your tips because mine have never grown that good. Looking forward to seeing what I can do now. Thanks for the video James

[@chinaapid6537]

Wow😍😍 picking time is the time i really enjoy watching your vedio.. frm ph

[@mikeyshing88]

What about spacing? I’ve seen a lot that you would need a decent amount of spacing between the strawberry plants - but all of your ones seem quite close and still grow very well!

[@sherwynG]

Those strawberries looks way yummier than those in the supermarkets.🤤🤤

[@RichardBuijsman]

Inspirational, thanks. Here in NW-Europe we tend to plant new strawberries in late summer, and yes I'm highly anticipating fresh strawberries next spring. PS. I'm not really a fan of the two-handed harvesting method. As a kid I learned it the hard way, having to work in the field from when I was 12. We then pinched the strawberries off by pushing the thumbnail into the index finger. The falling berry is then caught (gently) with the other hand. At the beginning this method will hurt, but after a while your thumbnail will harden, and your skin thicken... also this is the best way of not damaging the tender berries.

[@eltallerdeelberg....1273]

I'm still drooling from those strawberrys

[@charlysimone8999]

HI. watched a couple videos! Love your passion. I also love how you show how you can take a back yard and plant your own food. Your garden buddy frim another video is cute too! Thank you for time, gardening tips and know how. Beautiful strawberries!!

[@lilynoir3939]

I planted 10 strawberry plants last year and now I have about 30! Lol so excited to make jam

[@jaimyn5004]

Thank you for this video, I planted strawberries last summer and didn't give fruit. I will use your tips and see what happens 🤞🍓

[@andreasjohansen28]

good video! i use straw between my rows. i live in denmark and if i use wood chips the snails are taking over and eat the plants.

[@markkristynichols845]

Ok, oops I didn’t do the “cone” with mine and I’m gonna try with the rest and put around my young plum trees!! And I agree with many, you truly are an inspiration! Both you and Tuck! ❤️ Kristy in Missouri 😃🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@RonaldDaniels2]

I love your harvest videos. I watch them with my daughter

[@riznah]

How do you care for your plants during the winter? Do you cut them back or mulch? Leave them be? Thanks!

[@jamesprigioni]

I just leave the strawberries as they are 😁

[@kimberlywalders6063]

Thank for the great video. Bought 4 plants yesterday. Thinking of making your hinged raise bed. Thinking this will be a win win. Putting chicken wire on bottom and window screening on top. I know 4 plant right lol. I’m figuring there will be babies in no time. Thanks for your great video as always . Hugs to your little fur friend Tuck he’s totally the best.

[@AlecKollman]

I have 100 bare-roots coming in the mail from Stark bros. I’m thinking I’m gonna grow them in front of my blueberry hedge. Maybe a bit late for my climate this year, but, in it for the long haul.

[@kathykerwin1294]

How thick are the wood chips in your strawberry patch? How do the shoots reach the soil thru the wood chips to multiply? Did you use the mykos when planting? Thanks for sharing your favorite varieties! God Bless you, Tuck and your family James.

[@ks1u]

Thanks for the tip on the Shuksan variety. I'm reorganizing my strawberry area this year and next and will be sure to include this cultivar.

[@monicareyes1309]

Yum! My parents were strawberry farmers and used to take me to pick on the weekends. I would eat more than I would pick. They were not organic though!😦 If you take the strawberry by the fruit and quickly but gently turn the green toward you, it was snap right off. Hope this makes sense.

[@thaoo6409]

What a lovely garden. I wish i have one in the future❤️

[@brandonhughes0114]

One thing I've learned this year now that my garden is taking off, harvesting strawberries and other berries is actually quite a task. Those berries don't just pick themselves. Gotta work for that harvest.

[@kaymill5565]

This channel is so good. It's informative and fun...and it has TUCKER!

[@virginian3390]

Also meant to tell you that I enjoyed your video on mulching and just received my first free drop shipment from ChipDrop.

[@CustomGardenSolutions]

Great strawberries tips James. I really like the cone idea 😎😎😎😎

[@angelamariabastos]

Que lugar lindo! Cheio de verde. Natureza maravilhosa!

[@Captain_Dark]

My Maxim strawberry plant has finally grown it's first flowers. I planted it last year so now the roots are established. I'm excited to see how many I get. I even have 5 more coming!

[@torrevillasesther8784]

Ilove all your vedios sir thankyou for sharing it to usss💕💕💕💕 From. Philippines

[@deliber8cre8tor]

@thegardeningchannelwithJamesPrigioni Hey James.... At the end of your video you mention putting mulch over your strawberries to protect them from freeze and thaw... Just wondering, have you ever seen the video where Paul Gautschi talks about how at the end of the season he covers his strawberry plants with wood chips and the next spring only the healthiest plants push up through the wc's and the plants that didn't survive just become living fertilizer for the soil..... Your strawberries look absolutely amazing !!

[@soothingserenitysounds237]

Thanks for the great info James! It's like finding gold in every strawberry plants. It is so relaxing to watch each time you picked the ripe strawberries. Cute Tucker is a plus, I wish I could pet him. Lorna from Canada

[@judygreene7793]

Hi James, Thanks so much, I started watching your u tube love the way you teach on gardening. Love your u tube, because you make it easy and simple. Grace&Peace ❤️🙏🏽❤️ Thanks

[@marcogarcia3064]

Surely you jest? You have the greenest thumb I know. Great inspiring James; you are my favorite "food forest" guy.

[@Sleepingfirefly08]

Have you ever had mushrooms growing in your strawberry patches? It’s our third year but this year we have mushrooms invading our patch in one of the raised beds; we had a very wet Spring. Not sure if we should just start over again...

[@blackfyrerose2292]

That means the soil is too moist for to long, mulch it.

[@vatsisg3956]

Thanks for all. One question. Does slugs not prefer wood chips?

[@katieegge699]

"See the Donut not just the donut." -J.P. I love when you come up with fun quotes.

[@desitafazyra2033]

I love strawberry plants

[@angiereign441]

I love watching you planting ang harvesting...hoping i can have the same garden 😍😍😍

[@robertmattner6610]

Great review James I have 75 bare root strawberries to plant.

[@doubleooh7337]

i need to tell you about strawberrys ive found out they flower under 24hours light which means strawberrys all year round for me, ive just pollenate the flower just gotta see how well the strawberry grows hopefully bigger tastier.

[@nornsamnieng7235]

Dear Brother, I am watching you from Cambodia ( Date:28. May. 2021 ) learned something new from you.

[@OscarOutdoors]

Starting a new garden bro. YOU MOTIVATE ME! Great shows man.

[@billiefaile9142]

What are the red solo cups for? You are a very good gardener with a lot of information for people who are learning to be a gardener. Thanks so much for the information

[@odomshomestead]

Man love your video truly a big fan I have 0.58 of acre and I have strawberries gooseberrys raspberries blackberries and blueberries pear trees peach trees 3 different kinds of apple trees black walnut tree persimmon tree grapevines 3 different kinds few different varieties of banana my question is how do you keep snuggles and pill bugs from eating your strawberries ? I'm trying the food forest this year had 3 dumbstruck if free chips dropped off and elderberry planted few weeks ago wish I could show you around and get some advice

[@allgreenchannel2968]

Great video, those berries make my mouth water, ive started growing strawberries this year

[@benhall5655]

Love your videos James! Keep bringing the energy and sharing the knowledge! Who films your videos? Give a shoutout to your dedicated videographer!

[@debram9893]

Beautiful strawberries! This video was so informative. Thank you! 🌸

[@lindayoungartist]

You make my mouth water when you eat your strawberries 😊

[@regularguy3202]

You are a skilled Jedi-garden master! Rock on!

[@kimanderson9135]

Perfect Strawberries! My dream. I had slugs one year. Something else this year, not sure. Birds, maybe. I want to move them. I've got them w blackberries. Just an overgrown mess. What are your thought abour moving them ? if so, when? I have a new area I've started to plant.

[@dreamytangerine8413]

Liked the video? Loved this video! Wow great haul. I’m planting three varieties this year for the first time so this was perfect information. Ours are plants and I was happy to learn about bare root strawberries. Many thanks James. 👍🏻🍓

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad to hear that my friend. Thanks for the kind words ❤️👍🏻

[@nabeel123ful]

indeed, I also got bare root strawberry seedlings, but I don't know how to prepare them but just plug them into the soil. Now I know the right way to deal with them, thanks to James' video.

[@shirleydrake1602]

Add strawberries to your salads.,you will be surprised how much flavor and goodness’ they add.

[@angelielapinig2887]

Wow i hope my strawberry could produce a lot of fruits like yours.. Tnx for inspiring