Climbing strawberries have no adhesive organs with which they can grow independently on a climbing aid. In order to properly attach the long shoots, a wide range of materials are available. This is how it works safely and gently.
Which materials are suitable for attaching climbing strawberries?
To secure climbing strawberries safely and gently, materials such as twist ties, growing cord, ring ties, natural or artificial raffia are suitable. Alternatively, recycled materials such as nylon stockings can be used as they are soft and stretchy.
Sophisticated binding material from specialist retailers
If you, as a hobby gardener, don't want to invest your limited free time in producing binding material yourself, take a look at the following selection of well-thought-out finished products. Experienced gardeners have put them through their paces and found them suitable for securing climbing strawberries.
- Twist ties: can be used immediately without cutting, with soft wire core, simply twist at the ends
- growing cord: the stretchy material grows with the climbing strawberry without cutting into the vines
- Ring binders attach the tendrils in no time: fold them over, rake them in, done
- Natural raffia: tear-resistant and yet slightly stretchy
- Artificial raffia: in green color, almost invisible within the climbing plant, weather-resistant and inexpensive
Use these binding materials to secure the tendrils of climbing strawberries from the moment they are planted. The trellis tower is a popular, extremely space-saving solution for the balcony. Placed in a large pot, the strawberries grow all around towards the sky. This makes care and harvest noticeably easier because all work is done comfortably while standing.
Trail ties made from recycled material
The bargain hunters among hobby gardeners do not buy the binding material, but instead use old clothing, stockings or gauze bandages. Women's nylon stockings are an excellent attachment for climbing strawberries. The fabric is soft and stretchy, so that the runners of strawberry plants can be tied particularly gently with it.
Tips & Tricks
Thanks to their strong tendrils, climbing strawberries are also the ideal candidates for creating a heavenly-smelling and lushly fruiting strawberry meadow as ground cover. With good care, the bed area will be so densely overgrown by the second year that annoying weeds can no longer break through.
