{"product_id":"strawberry-5-pot","title":"Strawberry - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eStrawberry (Fragaria ananassa) is a low, spreading herbaceous perennial grown for its sweet, fragrant red berries. In India it thrives in cool-season plains and hill regions such as Mahabaleshwar, Himachal Pradesh and the Nilgiris, and is widely grown in winter pots and raised beds across northern plains. Plants form clumps of trifoliate leaves, send out runners, and bear white flowers followed by juicy berries. Quick to crop, they fruit within a few months of planting. Ideal for containers, grow-bags and terrace gardens, strawberries reward growers with a steady cool-season harvest eaten fresh or used in desserts and jams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHybrid origin (Americas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40 cm, spreads by runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrifoliate green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCool season (Oct-Feb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to cool subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun, 6+ hours; light shade in hot plains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, even moisture; avoid wetting the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam, pH 5.5-6.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest at 15-25 C; dislikes heat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced feed; potassium-rich during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemove runners and old leaves to boost fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefresh or replant every 1-2 seasons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners (daughter plants) or division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, mites, slugs, grey mould (botrytis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic, edible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for sweet, fragrant berries eaten fresh or used in desserts, jams, smoothies and decorations. Compact and decorative, plants suit containers and edible terrace gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow as a cool-season crop in India; plant runners in October in well-drained, raised beds or pots, mulch to keep berries clean, and provide light afternoon shade in warmer plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water strawberries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly to keep soil evenly moist, but water at the base to avoid wetting the crown and fruit, which invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun do strawberries need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey need at least 6 hours of sun, though in hot Indian plains light afternoon shade protects the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre strawberries safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, strawberry plants and fruit are non-toxic and safe around pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I repot or replant strawberries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRefresh container plants each season and replant from healthy runners every 1-2 years as old plants lose vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow are strawberries propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey propagate easily from runners, the daughter plantlets that root along stems, which can be detached and replanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my fruit turning mouldy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrey mould (botrytis) thrives in damp, crowded conditions; improve airflow, mulch to keep fruit off soil, and remove affected berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen do strawberries fruit in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as a winter crop, they flower and fruit through the cool season from about December to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan strawberries be grown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey grow best outdoors or on a sunny balcony; indoors they need a very bright spot to fruit well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the strawberry plant toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, all parts are non-toxic and the fruit is safely edible for people and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer is best for strawberries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a balanced feed during growth and a potassium-rich fertilizer once flowering starts for sweeter, more abundant berries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51049558212854,"sku":"PLT-STRAWBERRY-P05-NA","price":50.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/JvmJxFFJx0YHrvYIc8wthdpLCrPx9v2CKFJK52K9.jpg?v=1782712203","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/strawberry-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}