Strawberry 'Hecker'

Fragaria x ananassa

How to grow Strawberry 'Hecker'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Hecker is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Hecker requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.5 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Hecker from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.0 inches (0.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Hecker

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hecker is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Hecker