Strawberry 'Roman'

Fragaria x ananassa

How to grow Strawberry 'Roman'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Roman is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting Roman in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Roman from seed

Requires light to germinate. 65F

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 Roman

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

Harvesting Roman