What type of soil should be used to grow strawberry plants?

Lmi9905690
by Lmi9905690
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  • I purchased a local brand of bagged soil for fruits and vegetables from a local nursery. Growing like weeds now . . .

  • Dianacirce70 Dianacirce70 on Jun 16, 2017

    Strawberries seem to like a sandier soil, but I have less sandy soil and they do well.

  • Carole Triplett Brooks Carole Triplett Brooks on Jun 16, 2017

    Dig the soil over well. Add lots of compost to enrich the soil and remove any weeds, including the roots of weeds.


    Strawberries like rich soil the most. If the soil is heavy clay or poor sand, add well-decomposed organic material. Mulch after planting, to protect the surface soil and to keep the strawberries clean.


    If the soil is very acidic, add three quarters of a cup of dolomite per square meter of complete plant food before planting.


    You can get a soul tester at any garden center but the best way to test it is to call your local extension service. They will have you take a small sample from different parts of your bed and put it in an envelope (which they may provide). This will provide the most accurate results.


    Rememeber that strawberries love a lot of full sun. Some shade is ok but they will not produce as prolifically as in full sun. Also try to keep them protected from wind.

    • Lmi9905690 Lmi9905690 on Jun 16, 2017

      Carole,

      Thank you so very much for your advice. I will give it a try and yes my soil will need some adjustments to accomplish my goal.


      Lois

  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jun 16, 2017

    garden soil for vegetables and fruit by Miracle grow

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  • Zayra Reasor Zayra Reasor on Jun 16, 2017

    I use Miracle Grow garden soil for all my vegetables and they grow quickly. Make sure to plant where they'll get lots of fun (natural food for strawberries).

  • Carole Triplett Brooks Carole Triplett Brooks on Jun 16, 2017

    Glad it helped. They are worth it Praying you get your bumper crop!!

  • Lmi9905690 Lmi9905690 on Jun 17, 2017

    Zayra,

    Thanks for your advice. I'm going to give them a try.