Strawberry 'Red Gauntlet'

Fragaria x ananassa

How to grow Strawberry 'Red Gauntlet'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Red Gauntlet is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting Red Gauntlet in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Red Gauntlet from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Strawberry plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Red Gauntlet

As Red Gauntlet is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Red Gauntlet