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Strawberries are all but synonymous with early summer, which means for many home gardeners, strawberry yields are starting to come in. This ripe, delicious fruit is surprisingly easy to grow, not to mention being one of the only perennial plants in a kitchen garden, returning year after year without replanting. Those who are looking to add a new crop to their rotation—especially if you want a fruit to grow amidst all the veggies—should consider starting their own strawberry patch.
However, even easier plants can come with their challenges if you don't go in prepared. And when your goal is to get as many strawberries off your plant as possible, it's best to take note of a few expert tips when getting started.
We spoke to garden educator Mary Buri to get all the best tips and hacks for growing strawberries that expert gardeners swear by. Put these tips to use and you'll be snacking on homegrown strawberries in no time.
Mary Buri is a kitchen garden educator and designer, as well as the founder of Mars Kitchen Garden, which specializes in garden construction and installation.
The first step to planting strawberries of your own is choosing your plant or plants—and Buri warns they're not all made equal, especially when it comes to home gardeners or beginners.
She recommends a day-neutral or ever-bearing strawberry variety, which differs from June-bearing strawberries grown on farms and found at the grocery store. Rather than producing rapidly and fizzling out, they produce throughout the season, with multiple harvests between May and October.
Most importantly, Buri recommends sourcing strawberry varieties known to do well in your growing zone. But if you happen to live in zones 4 through 7, she recommends Seascape or Albion
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