Comments for Strawberry Plants .org http://strawberryplants.org The ONE stop for EVERYTHING related to strawberry plants and growing strawberries... Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:16:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Growing Strawberries by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/growing-strawberries/comment-page-1/#comment-89235 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:16:26 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=727#comment-89235 Randy, Sure! Strawberries can grow just about anywhere if they are given appropriate care. If you plant yours in concrete blocks, feel free to take a photo diary of the process and send it to me. If it is decent, I'll post your story on the website! Randy,
Sure! Strawberries can grow just about anywhere if they are given appropriate care. If you plant yours in concrete blocks, feel free to take a photo diary of the process and send it to me. If it is decent, I’ll post your story on the website!

]]> Comment on Pineberry & Pineberries by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/09/pineberry-pineberries/comment-page-1/#comment-89234 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:13:45 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=1465#comment-89234 Jacob, The seeds are hybrids and won't grow true. So, if you plant a seed from a pineberry, there is no telling what will grow out of the ground. It may look similar to a pineberry...or not. It may taste like a pineberry...or not. There is simply no way to tell. So, since people who purchase plant seeds usually do so expecting that what comes out of the ground will look like the fruit from which the seed came, the reputable seed sellers won't sell them. The pineberry plants sold by the suppliers on this page are indeed clone plants. If you plant them, they will grow up to be just like their parents: pineberries. As they become more popular, more nurseries will sell them. We just have to be patient! Jacob,
The seeds are hybrids and won’t grow true. So, if you plant a seed from a pineberry, there is no telling what will grow out of the ground. It may look similar to a pineberry…or not. It may taste like a pineberry…or not. There is simply no way to tell. So, since people who purchase plant seeds usually do so expecting that what comes out of the ground will look like the fruit from which the seed came, the reputable seed sellers won’t sell them. The pineberry plants sold by the suppliers on this page are indeed clone plants. If you plant them, they will grow up to be just like their parents: pineberries. As they become more popular, more nurseries will sell them. We just have to be patient!

]]> Comment on Pineberry & Pineberries by Jacob Anthony http://strawberryplants.org/2010/09/pineberry-pineberries/comment-page-1/#comment-89232 Jacob Anthony Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:48:37 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=1465#comment-89232 I am so upset by this news; they look/sound delicious! A born New Englander living in Sunny Tampa Florida; surrounded by boring strawberries and oranges! These will surely demand increase in sales/profitability but I'm not sure how long I can wait! Im also curious how said companies won't ship seeds just due to fear of unhappy customer basis but how can they guarantee that there said whole plants will produce perfect pineberries? If only the mother hybrids are the "perfect" mix, how are they selling what I assume are clones if the genetics will obviously have traits battle for berry taste/color? Does that make sense?...Regardless...I hope someone in the U.S. gets on this ever so urgent Pineberry Crisis :) I am so upset by this news; they look/sound delicious! A born New Englander living in Sunny Tampa Florida; surrounded by boring strawberries and oranges! These will surely demand increase in sales/profitability but I’m not sure how long I can wait! Im also curious how said companies won’t ship seeds just due to fear of unhappy customer basis but how can they guarantee that there said whole plants will produce perfect pineberries? If only the mother hybrids are the “perfect” mix, how are they selling what I assume are clones if the genetics will obviously have traits battle for berry taste/color? Does that make sense?…Regardless…I hope someone in the U.S. gets on this ever so urgent Pineberry Crisis :)

]]> Comment on Growing Strawberries by Randy http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/growing-strawberries/comment-page-1/#comment-89229 Randy Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:01:37 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=727#comment-89229 Can concrete blocks be used as a strawberry planter? Can concrete blocks be used as a strawberry planter?

]]> Comment on Recommended Strawberry Varieties by State by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/10/strawberry-varieties-by-state/comment-page-1/#comment-89221 Mr. Strawberry Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:52:51 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=1524#comment-89221 Jay, '<a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/#cavendish" rel="nofollow">Cavendish</a>' is a good cultivar for Minnesota. I would probably recommend it first. '<a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/#kent" rel="nofollow">Kent</a>' and '<a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/#winona" rel="nofollow">Winona</a>' are also usually good choices for where you live. Good luck! Jay,
‘Cavendish‘ is a good cultivar for Minnesota. I would probably recommend it first. ‘Kent‘ and ‘Winona‘ are also usually good choices for where you live. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Buy Strawberry Plants by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-89220 Mr. Strawberry Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:45:45 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=2227#comment-89220 Sukin Oh, Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the South Korean climate. However, I can tell you that you will likely have much happier plants and much bigger long-term yields from your strawberry plants if you modify your plans slightly. Planting strawberry plants in the spring and hoping to harvest just a few months later usually is not a very successful approach. You might get a small harvest, but the plants will do much better in the long run if you snip or pinch off the blooms throughout the first growing season to allow the plants to establish themselves and develop hearty and powerful root systems. See the <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/growing-strawberries/" rel="nofollow">Growing Strawberries</a> reference page for more details. As for buying the plants, I don't know of any Korean suppliers at present. You could try contacting some of the suppliers listed in the directories on this site to see if they are able to ship internationally. Good luck! Sukin Oh,
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the South Korean climate. However, I can tell you that you will likely have much happier plants and much bigger long-term yields from your strawberry plants if you modify your plans slightly. Planting strawberry plants in the spring and hoping to harvest just a few months later usually is not a very successful approach. You might get a small harvest, but the plants will do much better in the long run if you snip or pinch off the blooms throughout the first growing season to allow the plants to establish themselves and develop hearty and powerful root systems. See the Growing Strawberries reference page for more details. As for buying the plants, I don’t know of any Korean suppliers at present. You could try contacting some of the suppliers listed in the directories on this site to see if they are able to ship internationally. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Recommended Strawberry Varieties by State by Jay OH http://strawberryplants.org/2010/10/strawberry-varieties-by-state/comment-page-1/#comment-89218 Jay OH Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:06:59 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=1524#comment-89218 Hi, I live in MN, very much interested in to farming in hoop greenhosue as business. We are in the middle of the deal to lease greenhouse. Absolutlly, I will find out the cheapest heating sources for warming in greenhouse. What kind of strawberry do you recommend in greenhouse on high bed(1~11/2')? Hi,

I live in MN, very much interested in to farming in hoop greenhosue as business. We are in the middle of the deal to lease greenhouse. Absolutlly, I will find out the cheapest heating sources for warming in greenhouse.

What kind of strawberry do you recommend in greenhouse on high bed(1~11/2′)?

]]> Comment on Buy Strawberry Plants by Sukin Oh http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/comment-page-1/#comment-89214 Sukin Oh Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:31:36 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=2227#comment-89214 Dear sir, We are planning to plant strawberry plants in South Korea this early spring, and would like to harvest the fruits this late spring and early summer. Whis varieties are suitable, and where can we buy young strawberry plants? Thank you Sukin Oh Dear sir,
We are planning to plant strawberry plants in South Korea this early spring, and would like to harvest the fruits this late spring and early summer. Whis varieties are suitable, and where can we buy young strawberry plants?
Thank you
Sukin Oh

]]> Comment on Transplanting Strawberries by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/transplanting-strawberries/comment-page-1/#comment-89207 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:58:04 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=610#comment-89207 P.J., Thank you! Unless you are trying to fill in a <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/01/matted-row-system/" rel="nofollow">matted row</a> or multiply your strawberry beds, it is ok to prune the strawberry runners. The will do fine the following year. In fact, it is really better to do plantings of <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2010/09/fall-strawberry-plants/" rel="nofollow">Fall Strawberry Plants</a> than spring ones in order to maximize time and production. P.J.,
Thank you! Unless you are trying to fill in a matted row or multiply your strawberry beds, it is ok to prune the strawberry runners. The will do fine the following year. In fact, it is really better to do plantings of Fall Strawberry Plants than spring ones in order to maximize time and production.

]]> Comment on Strawberry Varieties by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/strawberry-varieties/comment-page-1/#comment-89206 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:52:27 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=736#comment-89206 Edwiena, <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2010/07/ozark-beauty-strawberry-plants/" rel="nofollow">Ozark Beauty</a> is a good choice. They do produce runners. If you are planning on planting several plants, it is less expensive to purchase the bare-root plants. You can buy them from these retailers: <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/#ozarkbeauty" rel="nofollow">Ozark Beauty</a>. Edwiena,
Ozark Beauty is a good choice. They do produce runners. If you are planning on planting several plants, it is less expensive to purchase the bare-root plants. You can buy them from these retailers: Ozark Beauty.

]]> Comment on Strawberry Varieties by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/strawberry-varieties/comment-page-1/#comment-89205 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:48:31 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=736#comment-89205 Audrey, If flavor and juicy are your requirements, the wild-type strawberries are definitely for you. Be advised, however, that the drawbacks are that the plants are less-productive and the strawberries smaller. I would venture that <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/03/buy-strawberry-plants/#alpine" rel="nofollow">Alpine strawberries</a> would be a good fit for you! Audrey,
If flavor and juicy are your requirements, the wild-type strawberries are definitely for you. Be advised, however, that the drawbacks are that the plants are less-productive and the strawberries smaller. I would venture that Alpine strawberries would be a good fit for you!

]]> Comment on Pineberry & Pineberries by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/09/pineberry-pineberries/comment-page-1/#comment-89204 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:44:44 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=1465#comment-89204 brandon, Unfortunately, you can't buy the actual berries from pineberry plants and have them shipped to you. Strawberries are notoriously bad shippers and have been bred extensively by the strawberry industry for traits that allow them to hold up better. Pineberries are new to the commercial scene and have not been selectively bred nearly as much for those qualities. If you were to order the actual pineberries and have them shipped, they'd likely be smooshed, bruised, and/or moldy by the time you got them. I'm sorry! If demand increases and profitability rises, varieties will likely be developed that are more suitable to commercialization. brandon,
Unfortunately, you can’t buy the actual berries from pineberry plants and have them shipped to you. Strawberries are notoriously bad shippers and have been bred extensively by the strawberry industry for traits that allow them to hold up better. Pineberries are new to the commercial scene and have not been selectively bred nearly as much for those qualities. If you were to order the actual pineberries and have them shipped, they’d likely be smooshed, bruised, and/or moldy by the time you got them. I’m sorry! If demand increases and profitability rises, varieties will likely be developed that are more suitable to commercialization.

]]> Comment on Strawberry Varieties by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/strawberry-varieties/comment-page-1/#comment-89203 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:40:46 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=736#comment-89203 Ben, The two main problems you could encounter are <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2010/08/strawberry-plants-and-cold-injury/" rel="nofollow">cold injury</a> and problems caused by extended soggy conditions that can rot the plants. If the plants haven't been damaged by the cold (and there is a good chance they will do fine if it hasn't gotten very, very frigid), you can expect them to pop right up in late winter this year. As for more specific advice, check the information and links on the <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/growing-strawberries/" rel="nofollow">Growing Strawberries</a> page for a plethora of it! Good luck! Ben,
The two main problems you could encounter are cold injury and problems caused by extended soggy conditions that can rot the plants. If the plants haven’t been damaged by the cold (and there is a good chance they will do fine if it hasn’t gotten very, very frigid), you can expect them to pop right up in late winter this year. As for more specific advice, check the information and links on the Growing Strawberries page for a plethora of it! Good luck!

]]> Comment on Native Japanese Strawberry Varieties? by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2012/01/native-japanese-strawberry-varieties/comment-page-1/#comment-89202 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:31:53 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=2711#comment-89202 won pak, Aloha! First, Hawaii isn't the ideal climate for growing strawberries unless you have support systems in place to help them thrive. Strawberries are temperate and prefer a somewhat cooler climate. You can use the data on the <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2010/10/strawberry-plants-per-acre/" rel="nofollow">Strawberry Plants Per Acre</a> and <a href="http://strawberryplants.org/2011/05/how-many-strawberries-do-strawberry-plants-produce/" rel="nofollow">How Many Strawberries Do Strawberry Plants Produce</a> pages to calculate the numbers for your specific needs. Good luck! won pak,
Aloha! First, Hawaii isn’t the ideal climate for growing strawberries unless you have support systems in place to help them thrive. Strawberries are temperate and prefer a somewhat cooler climate. You can use the data on the Strawberry Plants Per Acre and How Many Strawberries Do Strawberry Plants Produce pages to calculate the numbers for your specific needs. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Strawberry Plants for Sale Online by Mr. Strawberry http://strawberryplants.org/2010/05/strawberry-plants-for-sale-online/comment-page-1/#comment-89201 Mr. Strawberry Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:25:53 +0000 http://strawberryplants.org/?p=57#comment-89201 Brittney, For the ins and outs of growing strawberries, check out the Growing Strawberries reference page. It is packed with information! Also, be sure to see the links at the end of the article. They will take you to more and more specific information that will most likely help you. Good luck! Brittney,
For the ins and outs of growing strawberries, check out the Growing Strawberries reference page. It is packed with information! Also, be sure to see the links at the end of the article. They will take you to more and more specific information that will most likely help you. Good luck!

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