Strawberry 'Mae'

Fragaria x ananassa

How to grow Strawberry 'Mae'

  • Full Sun

  • High

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. Mae 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 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