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Julie Bawden-Davis
Plant Care Guide

Fragoo pink strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Fragoo Pink' )

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

This everbearing strawberry variety produces strawberries in the spring, summer and fall. Strawberries can be grown in the ground and containers.

Sunset Zones

USDA Zones

Web Link

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CJMNDLA/ref=s9_simh_gw_p351_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0YH

Buy

When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share!

January
Buy bareroot plants when available in the nursery or via mail-order.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

January
Plant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil.

Plant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil.

Sow Seeds

When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements?

Fertilize

When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?

Water

Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?

January
In the absence of rainfall, water in-ground plants when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out. Water container plants once or twice a week when the top 1-2 inches of soil has dried out.

Prune

When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements?

Mulch

Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much?

Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

Pest/Disease Inspection

What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear?

January
Check plants for signs of verticillium wilt, as well as snails and slugs.

Treat for Pest/Disease

How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements?

January
Apply a sulfur-based fungicide for verticillium wilt. Prevent infection of this fungal pathogen by not planting strawberries in areas where plants from the Solanaeae family have grown within the last three years, such as tomato, potato, pepper and eggplant. Manually remove snails and slugs and destroy them. Prevent snails and slugs from getting to the fruit by mulching with pine needles, which are serrated and hurt the sticky feet of snails and slugs.

Transplant

When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements?

January
Transplant in the ground in a full-sun location with excellent drainage in soil that is on the acidic side (5.8-6.5 pH). Eastern or southern exposures are ideal. Western exposures are suitable, except for hot summer and fall months, at which point the plants will require some shade. Two weeks prior to planting, acidify the soil by amending with soil sulfur according to package directions, and break up heavy clay soil by amending with homemade or bagged compost and pumice. Amending with gypsum is also beneficial, as this is a combination of sulfur and gypsum, the latter of which breaks up clay soil.

Transplant in containers in a high-quality organic potting soil and place in a full sun location. Most potting soils are neutral or slightly on the acidic side, so amending with soil sulfur at this point generally isn't necessary. The appropriate fertilizer will add sufficient acidity to the soil.

Propagate

When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements?

Harvest

When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features?

Special requirements

Any other requirement for this plant? Is there anything that doesn't fit into the other care categories?