Strawberry 'Sweetie'

Fragaria x ananassa

How to grow Strawberry 'Sweetie'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Sweetie is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Sweetie requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.0 - 7.5 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Sweetie 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 Sweetie

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

Harvesting Sweetie