Light
At least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun a day. In shade they grow leaves, not fruit.
FruitCommon
How to grow strawberries in a pot
Fragaria × ananassa
Strawberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow on a balcony. Their roots are shallow, so they are happy in pots, as long as they get plenty of sun and the crown stays above the soil.
At a glance
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Easy
- Pot20 cm deep
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Flowering4/6
- Setting fruit5/6
- Harvest6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Pot
A pot or hanging basket at least 20 cm deep. Give each plant about 25 cm of space.
Soil
Free-draining, compost-rich, slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5 to 6.5).
Water
Water at the base when the top 2 to 3 cm is dry. Wet fruit rots faster.
Harvest
Pick in the cool of the morning, stem and all, once the berry is red all over.
In the game
In Verda the strawberry is the first seed you plant and one of the tastiest fruits. Perfect for jam.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Strawberry and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
