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Strawberry 'Mae'

Fragaria x ananassa

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Mae is part of the Strawberry genus and is a Strawberry variety. Its scientific name is Fragaria x ananassa 'Mae'. Mae grows as a Biennial and is a Fruit. Being a Biennial, it tends to grow best over the course of two years. Mae is known for growing to a height of approximately 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches in imperial).

Mae Strawberry is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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How to grow Strawberry 'Mae'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Mae is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Mae are Zone 3 and Zone 10. Mae requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 - 7.5 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Mae 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 Mae

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

Harvesting Mae

Strawberry 'Mae' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Mae exhibits. Biennial Category The category for the Mae plant. Fruit
Hardiness Is Mae frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Mae grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches Mature Spread How wide does Mae grow? 23.0 cm / 8.97 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Mae grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Mae. 5.0 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Mae need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Mae require? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Mae need in order to germinate? 20°C / 68°F to 25°C / 77°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Mae in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Mae? 0.0 cm / 0.0 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Mae 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Edible? Is Mae edible? edible

How long does Mae take to grow?

These estimates for how long Strawberry 'Mae' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Mae to germinate? 18 days Average 18 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Mae? + 118 days Average 118 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Mae is ready for harvest / bloom? + 344 days Average 344 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mae? = 480 days

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Strawberry 'Mae'

Fragaria x ananassa

How to grow Strawberry 'Mae'

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How to grow Strawberry 'Mae'

Growing Mae from seed

Transplanting Mae

Harvesting Mae

Strawberry 'Mae' information

How long does Mae take to grow?

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