The local wild strawberries are much more robust than sensitive cultivated strawberries. This circumstance offers more flexibility when choosing the location. This is how it should be structured.
Which location do wild strawberries prefer?
Wild strawberries prefer a location with a sunny to partially shaded location, nutrient-rich, humus-rich, fresh soil and a slightly acidic to neutral pH value. On the balcony they feel comfortable in the light shade if the potting soil is airy and humus.
Light conditions and soil conditions
In the wild, wild strawberries can be discovered not only along sun-drenched forest edges, but also in the light shade of tall trees. The following location conditions in the garden and on the balcony can be concluded from this:
- sunny to semi-shady location
- nutrient-rich, humus-rich, fresh soil
- ideally with a slightly acidic to neutral pH value
If there is still a spot on the balcony in the light shade, the wild strawberries will also feel at home here. When placed in high-quality potting soil (€17.00 at Amazon), the more airy and humus-rich it is, the better the plants will stretch out their roots. Therefore, enrich the substrate with compost, peat and sand. The closer the consistency is to fresh forest soil, the more lush the flowers and fruit will develop.