Growing strawberries is fun for gardeners of all ages.
There's something magical about watching strawberry plants come to life as they send out runners, unfurl delicate leaves, and produce clusters of white flowers. As the days grow longer and warmer, the first green fruits begin to appear, gradually swelling and ripening into vibrant shades of red and pink. There's nothing like the sight of a ripe strawberry glistening in the sun, waiting to be plucked and savored.
Each blossom holds the promise of a future berry, a tiny treasure waiting to be discovered.
And let's not forget the taste! Whether eaten fresh off the vine, baked into pies and tarts, or blended into smoothies and jams, homegrown strawberries are a true culinary delight. Their sweet, juicy flavor bursts with freshness and vitality, making each bite a moment of pure bliss.
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- Strawberries adapt to nearly all areas of Colorado, even high elevations
- They are classified as June bearing, ever-bearing or day neutral
- They should receive full sun at least eight hours a day
- Strawberry beds generally are kept for three years.
- Avoid wetting the leaves
- Promote excellent fruit production by feeding with a continuous-release fertilizer
- Harvest in the cool of morning and refrigerate right away
- Pinch off first year flowers
- Don't plant crowns too deep
- Spring is the best time to plant, but you can also plant in the Fall (if you can get plants then)
- Periodically remove all runners