Why You Are Not Getting Any Strawberries

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

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[@davidthedeaf]

I wanted to know why the first berries, grown in a planter, tasted salty. Any idea?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@davidthedeaf gotta be nutrients/water and moisture

[@sheilantesang9032]

. M from one is going well

[@ruivilela7]

I would add another tip. In some cases, if you are in a urban area, you will have to do manual polinization of the flower when is ready, or the fruit won't appear. There may not be enough insects for polinization to happen.

[@codedesigns9284]

Not sure if anyone in the comments mentioned acidity of the soil, strawberry plants prefer an acidity of about 4.5 to 5.5, where most other vegetable crops prefer 5.5 to 7.0 (neutral). Great video and tips! 👍

[@revoltoff]

4.5 is too low for almost all berries, happy growing.

[@samljer]

Just checked. 5.3 to 6.5 3 sources.

[@matthawkins4579]

I started a batch of strawberry plants in containers 2 years ago. Same soil in all the pots. All of the pots produced berries but one. The one pot had two plants and did not produce a single flower or fruit. However, the two plants did produce runners...a lot of runners, like 35 runners. Can't complain, those runners let me make a nice 4×4 strawberry patch.

[@amapleh]

Zone 11 here. My strawberries are struggling. Thank you for all your helpful tips

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, that's definitely at the warm end of the range where strawberries feel comfortable!

[@kittiew260]

I just planted everbearing roots this year. Was happy to see a few strawberries figured it would be limited but I got a few. In the meantime went to local farm picked & made homemade strawberry pie, jam & icecream. Nothing beats helping local farmers and getting some harvest too. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Kittie! I predict next year you'll be swimming in them! :-)

[@Mary-bd9vu]

You are my new favorite gardening channel! Straight to the point and all the info needed!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much Mary, super kind of you to say!! :-)

[@rufusbayne2230]

Great video. I've been gardening for years but this is my first attempt at growing strawberries. Thanks for the information and tips. I know they'll come in handy.

[@rachm6036]

Thank you this was so helpful! I'm growing my first strawberry plant and I'm like an excited child running to my window chill every day to see it's progress because the berries are developing so fast but I only have one stem with berries and wasn't sure if this was normal

[@conniebritton4549]

Enjoyed Iam a74yearold female beginner garden and will continue

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Connie! :-)

[@ugottabkidding...9942]

👏👏 Yesss! Good for you! Wishing you bountiful harvests! 🥰 From northwest British Columbia!

[@pierreshasta1480]

Jeff explains very well in his video why some people get very few strawberries. I would also add that the type of soil is also important, strawberry plants like a light and acid soil between 5.5 and 6.5 pH, if your soil is too heavy and chalky, it is not good for the plant and for the strawberry production. Concerning the age, a strawberry plant will give a maximum of strawberries the first three years, after that the production will decrease. Concerning the heat, the ideal temperature for the strawberry plant is 22 degrees Celsius during the day and 18 at night, with a humidity level between 70 and 85%. If temperatures exceed 28 degrees Celsius, production will decrease significantly. Regarding fertilization, it is necessary to apply an equal amount of NPK fertilizer, 5-5-5 ...10-10-10 or other.... at the beginning and throughout the growth of the plant, once the strawberry plant is adult, increase the potassium and decrease nitrogen and phosphorus to stimulate flowering and strawberry production. As Jeff explains perfectly, strawberry plants don't like to receive too much fertilizer, the reason is that the minerals build up at the roots and the strawberry plants suffer. If this is the case with your strawberry plants, water them thoroughly to wash the soil and remove the accumulated salts from the roots.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Perfect synopsis Pierre...and spot on about the pH. Alkaline will lock up nutrients, making them unavailable for strawberry plants. Great stuff man! :-)

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I live in Ohio and garden in-ground in soil that is mainly clay. I firmly believe that strawberries taste better if you withhold water. Every time it rains during the harvest season my strawberries are less sweet and aromatic than they were the day before.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I think you may be on to something Amy....less sweet, less concentrated. I can see that.

[@bethanyfields4706]

Well, you just answered the question I hadn't yet asked. Mine had stopped, and I just fed them yesterday.🍓♥️

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

And now we wait Bethany, LOL! :-)

[@thelightofthejedi9811]

thank you so much!! i was wondering why i only saw two berries before they were eaten away and now there's no more!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh no! Yeah, fickle little plant sometimes.... -_-

[@lsteiner]

Alrighty then, that was super informative! I've got hanging baskets, large planters, and small planters. Production sucks majorly in all of them this year. I'm sure your tips will help, and will be implementing some of them right away, hopefully in time to salvage the season. Go Lions!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey happy to help, hope it works for you!

[@Melanieallen968]

I love how you have planted your strawberrys..Thanks for the tip!😁

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Melanie, thanks!

[@krisyallowega5487]

So well explained thank you. Here in Manitoba we have had some drastic temperature changes of late. So much so that most of my plants are struggling. Windy as all heck, cool nights, hot days with zero precipitation. Tap water is ok, but it is still not as good as what falls from the sky. My rain barrels have been dry for 2 years now. Sure I leave some water to gas-off for a day or so but it still is not rain water. As I mentioned earlier, Peaceful Gardening.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Kris... Several reasons for low flower and berry production.... I see it all the time, especially in some of my smaller container setups... Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHilc2qnjb6cmpo

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

You're so right about the rain man.... It's just better than tap water all around. Different composition, it has to be.... The way plants respond to real rainwater is remarkable..

[@jimmcdowell9017]

Jeff, your a long way from Hocking County, Ohio, but your videos keep coming thru loud and clear! More please!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for the support Jim! Isn't technology great sometimes?!! :-)

[@timpage5021]

Lol Perry County here.

[@joelmwangi456]

very insightful sir

[@dalewagnerW1EW]

Excellent video bud! First year growing strawberries for me mainly because of your videos. Thanks!!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

So awesome Dale, I wish you the best of harvests!!

[@ritavioleau4497]

You're awesome! I need all the help I can get! First time gardener...

[@jean-pierreposman7282]

This video was verry usefull for me like most pf youre otther video's . Thank you .

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Jean-pierrre! Appreciate the support!

[@matty332010]

Another great video, I'm growing Strawberries for the first time this year in a 55 gallon drum. Thanks again.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on Matt! What kind are you growing?

[@matty332010]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms They are Strawberry Fragoo White

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@matty332010 so awesome! Best of luck!

[@matty332010]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Thank you.

[@mendingmandy869]

Awesome! Thank you. I need to go clip my runners!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely Mandy! They are total energy suckers!

[@Pinkfox56]

I thought it would be good to have new plants as I only have a few. They are so difficult to start from seed and I’ve failed every time. So this year I’m going to see what happens with sacrificing berry production with a couple of plants. Great tips for producing them when they do grow though.

[@sharonwright4202]

Hi from Jamaica. Just started watching your videos . Loved the one on growing garlic in hot climates. This one thing though , planted plenty strawberries here in Ja. and had no problems with the heat!

[@novarose8743]

What type you grow in Jamaica

[@sharonwright4202]

@@novarose8743 Hi, in Ja farmers grow many different types. But I grow Seascape.

[@arimusicfactory5343]

strawberry is my favourite plant, thanks and keep posting them

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Me too! I definitely will, cheers! :-)

[@zmalqp555]

I'm using fish fertilizer 2-3-1 and a little kelp concentrate for organic matter.

[@notmyfault6835]

San Diego grow row zone 10b checking in 👩‍🌾🌱🌻 @1:42 L👀K at ALL those strawberry crowns!! 🍓 😍 😋 AND RAIN TOO?! You certainly are one blessed gardener!! 🙏👏👍

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Definitely Strawberry climate no doubt! Strawberries, onions, and garlic could basically grow wild here, LOL! Cheers to you, hope the weekend was good! :-)

[@timpage5021]

Mission Beach rocks.

[@indigo8337]

Your videos are my favourite! Well explained and accessible. Thank you! :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much! I appreciate that! :-)

[@tedscott1478]

Great stuff again as usual and you reminded me to mulch my strawberry plants. Thanks again👍🙂

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks Ted, best of luck with the berries!

[@pjpugapillarfan2750]

Great video! You solved all my questions. Berries grow really well in Anchorage Alaska. Raspberries,blueberries wild strawberries growing right at our campsite in Kenai river area. Watch Out For Bears if you ever go. They eat em up too. Or like a bear cup syole a fishermans backpack went down the ri ver a ways. So cute funny Like Your Vids!

[@TANK_Lowden]

Great vid Jeff! I was gonna post my sweet but small strawberries on the fb group... perfect vid for this time!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Right on, can't wait to see them!

[@chasitythornbrugh9489]

Thank you for the video. What do you recommend for a strawberry fertilizer.

[@sebastiangomez9388]

I want to know the same !

[@kitchenandgardener]

Even me

[@BonnieBlue2A]

Timely, thank you. Put in 75 new strawberry plants and only gotten about a dozen berries. Even the 3 year old plants are barely producing.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh no Bonnie! Hopefully you can right the ship!

[@alixstaven4001]

Great video, thank you 😊 starting to be very hot here will probably have to shade mine, runners everywhere 😊

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I hear you Alix...we've been super cool all spring, but the hot weather is bound to show up soon....

[@elainekomara8555]

Mine have flowers on them. I hope they will produce for me this year..

[@KarenGould-bh6di]

Hi I'm Karen. I just watched your video. I have a question? I have a orang cucumber and it has plenty of flowers but no plans what am I doing wrong?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@KarenGould-bh6di with tons of flowers and no fruit, you have to look at pollination issues

[@wanderwoman5558]

Got to find a good variety for Central Texas....wish me luck.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yeah, need to find one of those heat tolerant kinds...

[@ForReal1962]

My strawberry plant is trying to die. I am doing container gardening. I water it , the leaves are coming yellow , and falling out .

[@kemplelabis6188]

i have a few varieties grown in my area in the philippines, it seems that the june bearing varieties do best here because my everbearing variety albion keeps dying due to lots of rain, however the climate here is starting to warm up, i also grew two day neutral strawberry plants and they did flower but the flowers didn't turn into fruits

[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

@The Ripe, you can use some of the strawberry leaves for tea.

[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

My berries are in a bad spot, under shade and soil is like bricks. They was there when we moved here. I am not sure what I should do to them to get strawberries from them, moved them... Cut the trees back and leaves them. And how to makes them happy when I move them.

[@ewendyfin]

Super informative. Thanks

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Wendy, thanks for watching!

[@ThePope406]

Doesn't hurt to clip the runners and plant them right?

[@Broadswordii]

If I cut off the runners, would the plants produce more berries?

[@foundfiberarts914]

I have been loving your strawberry videos! I first planted strawberries as a ground cover. I had moved into a new house that had an aggressive weed patch. After I dug it out, I was looking for something to fill the space and discourage their return and a local grower was seeking strawberries. I just planted them without any consideration. That was four years ago. Since then, I’ve been spreading them around the yard. Thanks to your videos, I’ve been trying to clean up the patches. Anyway, I’m thinking of transplanting most of my plants to beds that are easier to access. I see that you plant in a variety of containers. Is that something I can do in zone 6?

[@tammymanuel9158]

I live in southern AZ. Yes, its very hot in the summer here. But i know alot of people grow them around here. Mine are in hanging pots, under a landscape tarp. They get morning sun and afternoon shade. Was told that is better. What kind of fertilizer do you use?

[@Lillyflower-J88]

Im finding getting the balance just right. Very difficult for me to gage. Also growing them in my conservatory which gets very hot. Not sure if thats the problem. They are in pots. Mayabe I should put them outside.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Could be... Strawberries are a cool climate plant

[@barbarafinley4246]

I think a lack of nutrients and not clipping the runners may be contributing to having just a few berries on my second year plants. I added Espoma Berry-Tone when I transplanted them but do I need to add anything more at this point to get more berries? They're in clear plastic containers making is easy to see about how much moisture is in the soil. I'd really like to pick fresh strawberries for lunch someday! 😋

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Interesting Barbara... How big are the containers? Strawberries have small root systems, but for sure too small of a container can restrict berry production as well.

[@barbarafinley4246]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Oh, wait. Those are my first year strawberries. My second years are in boxes about 24"long by 6"wide by 5.5" deep. Maybe I need to transplant them into larger containers? Should I, also clip the runners? There are several and a couple have rooted.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@barbarafinley4246 definitely clip the runners Barbara... They are energy suckers!!

[@barbarafinley4246]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Will do. Thank you!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@barbarafinley4246 :-)

[@graham961]

Thanks!. Does this mean that after 5yrs I should replace the plant?, or did I misunderstand please?. My plants is in a southern facing bed, with 27c-38c sunshine approx 6-7hrs in the afternoon - should I erect shading?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Graham, not necessarily replace the plant....but they will need to be divided and cleaned up, otherwise they just start failing after 4-5 years. 38C is up there...they are a cool weather plant. If you start to see them failing, shading may be required.

[@l0tus.Fl0wer]

I know I'm kind of late... but how do you transplant young plants?? They always wilt and die whenever I try to repot. This happens even when I make sure not to bury the crowns :(

[@alwaysontrend9181]

My plant is a few weeks old in the pot is a few leaves but they don’t look like strawberry leaves

[@justathought1971]

What’s is the best fertilizer ratio for strawberries in zone 9 ? 🍓

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Twice a year, balanced blend. 3-3-3, 3-2-3, something like that. Check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIvHpJeZjKiXhdk

[@justathought1971]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you kindly !!! I’ve just let the aphids take the first round and maybe the next round will be more immune to them . Ahhhh gardening is challenging but 100% possible with lots of learning care patience and diligence , I suppose all the virtues that make you a good person grows your plants too . And too much love will smother them 🤪🤣

[@alisharambarran2442]

Can you do lavender please? I'm trying to grow the seeds but I'm not seeing any sprouts and I barely water it, I don't keep it dry but watering is a problem

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Very interesting Alisha... Definitely need to do a Lavender video!

[@alisharambarran2442]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you! 💚💙

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@alisharambarran2442 :-)

[@Freshfrommygarden-Smita]

I'm looking forward to your lavender video too Thanks for tips on growing strawberries

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@Freshfrommygarden-Smita cheers! :-)

[@ВаскоДжо]

whats the best npk ratios?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

For strawberries, go balanced....equal numbers.

[@christinas2602]

Hi, thanks for your tips! I failed to pinch off the flowers in the first year because I was too excited. Now my strawberry plant is still small. Is there a way to grow my plant and produce bigger and more berries?

[@p0ln]

if potted, methinks you need to examine your roots,. pop the plant out into your hand, if you can see roots all over the place, you're good for fruit. if it looks like there's only traces of roots around, pinch the fruit and runners for another season. I have about 50 strawberry plants in pots from last year, all but one has a nice root ball...I wrote 'baby' on it and shall be pinching fruit and runners on that one for rest of 2022

[@1964_AMU]

My favourite strawberry is the variety " Wépion "

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

I'll have to try that one Anna! June bearing or ever bearing?

[@1964_AMU]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Bearing from May to July. Sweet candy flavour and big size. I have to send you seeds, FDA could block sprouts at the customs....

[@pierreshasta1480]

I didn't know the "Wepion" variety but the Japanese variety in the video must be one of the best in the world. ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIuUeaqnp7Zghq8

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@1964_AMU very cool! I'm going to look for them up here too!

[@1964_AMU]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms OK, I have now some seeds drying. If you want to give me your address, I will send them next week.

[@seanx476]

Hello. New subscriber. New to growing strawberries. 1st year. I have 6 plants and experiencing all of these problems. Some are fruiting, some are flowering, some are withering away but kind of coming back., and some that are just GROWING and with runners. Umm I was unaware about clipping runners, they have started to root. Is it too late to clip ? 1 really good plant is nothing but big leaves with lots of runners, some have rooted. ??? All 6 plants are in one 4' X 4' raised garden box

[@marjhuncantago9476]

QUESTION! : Does runner is same aged as the main strawberry plant?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Runners are from the CURRENT year... The plant itself can be anywhere from 1 to 7+ years old.

[@marjhuncantago9476]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms So if my Current strawberry age is 3years old, same as the runners?

[@GirlMomma]

My hubby said that if I plant strawberries there won't be any berries until the following year. So that's not true? None of my strawberries even germinated when I planted them. I've tried twice ..ugh! I'll try again though! 💖 Also, what nutrients should I feed the strawberries?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

From seeds, yes that it true... From runners... Maybe. From crown divisions, most likely

[@GirlMomma]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms I don't understand. Is there runners I can buy that will fruit?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@GirlMomma Its not that runners won't....its that runners are essentially seedlings and might not be old enough to reproduce in the same year. The following year though, should be good to go. For nutrients, I high "P" organic liquid solutions seems to work best. :-)

[@GirlMomma]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ahhh. So is there any way to get strawberries a fee months after you plant them? Like I've heard of things being called bare root that you can buy?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@GirlMomma Yes, crown divisions of adult plants... They come as "bare root" bundles....

[@rubiejones1897]

I’ve been cutting all of my strawberry flowers off because I thought you were supposed too!!

[@maccliff2115]

Great Video! Great information!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks! Cheers!

[@brandess13]

Wild strawberry plants grow on the Oregon coast in the sand. Could they be brought home and trained in any way over the years to produce fruit? Has anybody tried this?

[@darja25]

Hi! Can you tell me is dolomite (lime) good for strawberries? I thought they are on the acidic side but when I saw one farm that puts lime in their soil I was left with ????and boy dis they have huge crops🍓🍓

[@nwreny]

When you mulch does it form fungus underneath ? I had this problem this year

[@stratisconstas1315]

I was able to get many red berries the issue was sweetness. Last year, seemed to be very sweet but this year bland. I am wondering what caused it. The plants are 2 to 3 years old. Thoughts?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Nutrients, water, and heat......that seems to govern everything. If one is out of whack, it'll most definitely affect the taste!

[@JbVest]

Okay so I've got a really pretty strawberry plant with about 8 to 10 runners that are about 3 or 4 ft long. The plant is only two or three months old. I'm just trying to understand how the plant produces the fruits. Should I cut off a majority of the runners and start new plants with those runners (of course after letting them root). I've just been a lot of time taking care of this thing and want to do it right, thanks for any advice!

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's exactly right Jeremy. The runners can establish brand new plants for you, expanding your strawberry patch.....plus, they take energy from the mother plant's production, so they should come off anyways. :-)

[@JbVest]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms so how do I know which stems or runner produce the actual strawberries? That's where I'm confused on. I just want to make sure I do everything right and not mess this up. Thanks for the response ☺️

[@cpprclrd8790]

I could really use your help . Please answer 😭. So I’m new to gardening and I’ve been trying to grow strawberries for at least 5 weeks now. They are still baby sprouts and having been growing. I’ve repotted them and I used banana water to boost their growth but that hasn’t been working either. Is there a reason I don’t know behind this ? And mind you I’m new to gardening. The only thing that’s going good right now are my onions and watermelons . Please help me 😭

[@CJ-qj3pk]

I picked Albion strawberries which are supposed to do well in zone 9B. However those and the buried treasure berries I have are not very sweet. What is wrong Jegg?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey CJ, sweetness in the berries seems to be a function of the soil. Drainage and nutrients specifically.

[@RedRoadgifts]

Thank you your knowledge

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching!!

[@BecauseHeLovedMe1st]

Hmm, I got plant starts this year (1st yr anything bc I want strawberries and tomatoes) so 1st year, probably won't get any till next year? Ugh, That should be on the label. I'm also in the South. Temps have been lower than norm, but they're in full sun. Should I pull them into more shade? Container planted. Thank you in advance. 😊

[@kiwi1890]

If you were to use any type of nutrients or plant food for your strawberry plant what brand would you use?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Liquid, balanced, low dose organic. What country are you from?

[@tabanenechannel7420]

educational blog thank you for the info

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers, thanks for watching!

[@reneenelsen7416]

Thank you very much for sharing your information and thoughts and time.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Renee, thanks for watching!

[@kemplelabis6188]

can i get some help on how to make them produce lots of leaves? i bought some runners there is this one plant that has 3 sets of leaves and the stem is very long and i don't really like this kind of plants because tendency it is just too long for the plant to support

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

More light, better drainage, higher organic content soil, slow-release nitrogen.....many factors. Hard to say without actually seeing the plants or conditions.

[@kemplelabis6188]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thank you, I gave them a tickling of granular fertilizer.I don't actually know if it's high in nitrogen because it is sold commercially

[@PAG-ib1zj]

Is cutting it back at first always make for better plants?

[@catherineharris27]

My strawberries are not doing so well. I was told using 1 cup of vinegar and 1 litter of water would help boost my berries. So I tried it n it is working so far but I want to do more 4 them. I need to add mulch around my plants and water them more often. We live in SC and it gets pretty hott during the summer. Any other tips you can give me please Food wise. What do u think about the vinegar and water method?

[@ugottabkidding...9942]

Oh, my dear ... vinegar is good for killing weeds, not so good for the garden. I would mulch, and try a diluted 10.10.10. They may be damaged for this year, but if they're not too bad, I would try to baby them through to next year...and save the vinegar for weeds only! 😅

[@revoltoff]

How did the vinegar experiment turn out?

[@maxx907]

Please, do you sell strawberry root plant, of so what varieties? Thanks

[@Урожайягод]

Thank you for the video

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers! You're most welcome!

[@glorianelson4479]

Good advice

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Cheers Gloria, thanks for watching!

[@ZE308AC]

Why do my strawberry plant produce fruit that is not develope properly?

[@1justpara]

@ZE308AC That's my problem too atm. I have lots of flowers on the plant and the fruit is there but it's just not growing. I'm going to trim the leaves tomorrow and check for bugs in the compost and see if that helps.

[@johnmccoy2721]

Man this is the first video I have ever watched of yours where you totally missed it.... Why am I not getting Strawberries? All the fat birds..... haha. Thanks appreciate the education. Bid netting! a must at least at my house

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

1000%!! LOL...the amount of animals fed off of gardener's strawberries every year is in the metric tonnes!! -_-

[@jacquiesuper2200]

So u should cut the runners. Mine do have fruit but also lots of runners. Cut those runners??? And do what with them?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Most definitely cut the runners Jacquie! As for what to do with them, that's up to you. 2 choices......compost them or plant them up to make new strawberry plants! :-)

[@jacquiesuper2200]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms ok will cut and get them ready to plant. I have visions of another place to put them all. Will look nice as sorta ground cover near my fence Txs so much for ur reply

[@melanieallen8980]

great video.thankyou.

[@kiyomiheinrich2147]

berry good info...

[@SoundQuestROB]

I have plants prob ten years old and the make new ones every year I didn't fertilize them to start they put out tons of flowers but the fruits were Tiny and not very many at all. What's a Good one that doesn't put out shoots I want to replace all of mine I'm in Toronto

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Toscana and Fresca are two the best varieties I've come across so far!

[@SoundQuestROB]

witch one do you think is best and I don't want ones with runners tired of plucking them lol

[@ZE308AC]

I perfer to grow wild strawberry 🍓 they are less of a hassle than strawberry.

[@peterburroughs9310]

What can I do about squirrels and birds getting to the strawberries?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Hey Peter, I feel you. The only thing that works is either netting or cats/dogs.

[@bunnys233]

Dumb question .... what do you do with the runners when you cut them off?

[@1justpara]

You can grow them into new plants or bin them.

[@liamgrows]

And the uk had a heat wave Near 30 degrees

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Oh wow, that's hot!

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@annapetrosian6696]

Great awesome video thank u

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Thanks so much for watching Anna!

[@Itsgettingcrazy.]

What kind of fertilizer do you use for strawberries? 😕

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

This is what I feed my strawberries Lisa: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nl7WiqewnsStsJY

[@91hamod]

Is 20:20:20 NPK appropriate for strawberries? Do I need a more phosphorous oriented fertilizers?

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

If you're seeing flowering, you're solid. Just go very dilute.... But if it's all foliage and no fruit, might need to change it up. :-)

[@91hamod]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms thanks a lot! I will try that :)

[@TheAcadianGuy]

The seeds of my strawberries have sprouted, but they haven't changed for 2 weeks and still have their sprout leaves. Anyone knows what is going on? Thanks in advance

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

What's the temperature, light levels, moisture, etc like?

[@TheAcadianGuy]

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms average temperature is 19-24'C Humidly is 40-60% I use growing light (sansi 15w) lux level is about 15000-20000.

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

@@TheAcadianGuymight need to dial the temperature back to the high teens

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Strawberries also grow SLOWWWW from seeds. Like shockingly slow

[@1justpara]

My plant grew wonderfully and produced lots of flowers with the beginnings of the fruit appearing but they are not growing at all, anyone know why?

[@debbieboullion5864]

blossoms not getting pollinated will affect strawberry production .

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

Yup...and almost every other fruiting plant as well!

[@uzmagulzar8554]

My plants have flowered greatly but fruiting can't be seen..how can i rectify it as it's my research

[@IsabelleIsabelle01]

Sorry missed you I was in the garden :)

[@TheRipeTomatoFarms]

That's ok Isabelle x2....the best excuse ever!

[@maryannkucewicz4662]

I cut off a lot o my top leaves. Was that a mistake?. It was full n lush but the berry were so hidden beneath with new growth.

[@nowirehangers2815]

Why would you do that??

[@maryannkucewicz4662]

@@nowirehangers2815 stems that are not producers. Since the trim Im getting strawberries 🍓 🍓 🍓

[@trishmatthews1218]

Don’t they freeze for you not in ground over winter?