Strawberry Plant (Fragaria × ananassa) – Sweet Red Garden Treat | Live Plant

Grow your own Strawberry Plant (Fragaria × ananassa) and enjoy homegrown sweet, juicy berries! Known for their heart-shaped red fruit with seeds on the outside, strawberries are a garden favorite and a dessert essential. Though not native to India, they thrive in cooler regions like Mahabaleshwar and even as a winter crop in many plains.

🍓 Plant Care Tips:

• Soil: Needs fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Raised beds and organic matter work best.

• Sun: Full sunlight (6+ hours daily) is essential for sweet fruits.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting. Avoid wetting leaves/fruits.

• Climate: Prefers mild to cool weather. Use mulch to keep soil moist and fruit clean.

• Pests/Disease: Guard against slugs, aphids, birds, and fungal issues – maintain good air circulation.

🍓 Why Grow Strawberries?

• Delicious Fruit: Eat fresh, dip in chocolate, or use in cakes, jams, smoothies, ice creams & more.

• Nutrition: Packed with Vitamin C, manganese, folate, potassium, and antioxidants.

• Low Calorie: A healthy and flavorful snack or dessert ingredient.

• Economic Value: Popular cash crop in areas like Mahabaleshwar; supports local tourism and markets.

Add sweetness to your home garden or farm with this iconic fruiting plant. A joy to grow and a treat to ea