In the supermarket, the strawberry season begins in Advent. Suspiciously uniform in appearance and bland in taste – not very tempting. Find out here when the authentic strawberry season begins in Germany.
When does strawberry season begin in Germany?
The strawberry season in Germany begins in May and lasts until August, with special everbearing strawberry varieties extending the season into autumn. For hobby gardeners, the optimal planting time is July and August, while annual strawberries come into the ground from March.
Carefree enjoyment starts in May
With the beginning of spring, the anticipation of juicy, sweet strawberries from local cultivation grows among young and old. The temperatures are finally rising and the queen of berries is ripening. Although the regional weather conditions determine the actual start of the harvest season every year, the general conditions are largely fixed. Thanks to the polytunnel and greenhouse, you can beat the bad weather. The time frame for the season:
- High season is from May to August
- With special everbearing strawberry varieties, the season extends into autumn
This is how strawberry season ticks for hobby gardeners
While a strawberry gourmet associates the beginning of the season with the beginning of the harvest season, other dates are of interest to the hobby gardener. In the allotment garden, the definition of strawberry time also includes planting time. Of course, only those gardeners who sow and plant at the right time can harvest refreshing strawberries. Accordingly, the following data applies:
- optimal planting time is in July and August in the summer-warm soil
- alternatively, annual strawberries come into the ground from March
Although the vast majority of recreational gardeners favor growing finished strawberry plants, sowing is also possible. In this case, you can grow the young plants yourself from seeds in the house from January/February.
Tips & Tricks
Anyone who allows themselves to be tempted to harvest strawberries too early will experience bitter disappointment. Unlike apples and bananas, strawberries do not ripen. Freshly picked, the juicy red fruits remain edible for a maximum of 2 days before they become soft and mushy.
