Monthly strawberries combine the beneficial attributes of ever-bearing wild strawberries with the fruity-sweet taste of single-bearing garden strawberries. The tastiest varieties thrive on the balcony. You can find out what they are and what you should pay attention to when planting here.
What types of monthly strawberries are there?
Popular varieties of monthly strawberries are Ostara, Mara de Bois, Hummi Praliné, Merosa and Wädenswil. These varieties are characterized by their robustness, ever-bearing properties and fruity-sweet taste and are ideal for growing on the balcony.
Top of the class
It is no coincidence that the following monthly strawberries enjoy enormous popularity among hobby gardeners. Equipped with robust resistance, they thrive tirelessly in beds or planters and produce a rich harvest of small, refreshing fruits.
- Ostara: growth height up to 40 cm, bears large, red berries from July to October, forms runners
- Mara de Bois: medium-sized strawberries, highly aromatic, ever-bearing, no runners
- Hummi Praliné: seductive variety with red fruits in premium quality, medium-late harvest
- Merosa: with pink flowers the ideal variety for hanging baskets, fruits with wild strawberry aroma
- Wädenswil: very early variety for impatient strawberry fans, strong in aroma, without runners
Experienced hobby gardeners mix the different varieties when planting monthly strawberries. This ensures that a he althy fruit snack is constantly available on the snacking balcony.
Useful tips for planting monthly strawberries
A sunny, warm location is the be-all and end-all for best growth and a lush harvest. If you plant monthly strawberries in a nutrient-rich, humus-rich and permeable substrate, you are exactly on the right track. Ideally, you should prepare the potting soil in time so that it can settle for 2 weeks. Please also note the following tips for professional planting:
- the optimal soil is enriched with compost, horn shavings or manure
- In the pot and flower box, drainage made of pottery shards prevents any waterlogging
- A planting distance of 20-25 centimeters is considered ideal
- Plant monthly strawberries only so deep that the heart bud is above the surface of the soil
If you prefer a spring planting date, your plants will be threatened by ground frost at night. You can effectively prevent frostbite by covering it with fleece or foil. The substrate stays warm longer under a protective layer of bark mulch.
Tips & Tricks
Only pick solid-colored monthly strawberries, as they do not ripen. The fruits will retain their aroma much longer if you leave the sepals and stems on until you eat them.
