Why are my strawberry seeds not growing in my greenhouse?

This is a picture of my strawberries in my garden last Spring. They are actually getting ready to look like this again. Can't wait for fresh strawberries. We purchase strawberry plugs in October and plant them in the ground. Strawberry plugs come from runners of mother plants. read more

They grow them in their greenhouses until it is time for them to be shipped for planting. You can also purchase bare root plants, but they are harder to grow. These are plants that are shipped without dirt on their roots. Most strawberry plants are hybrids and any seed that you could get to grow would not reproduce the original plant. read more

Because strawberries are susceptible to diseases, you will need to ensure that you choose certified strawberry plants. This, along with the right conditions in your greenhouse and plenty of care, will increase your chances of successfully growing your strawberries. read more

Strawberries can also be grown in greenhouses provided the fruits can be kept free from damp. If the fruits are left in contact with moist or wet earth or growing medium, then the chances are that the fruits will become mouldy or rot. Of course, this can be overcome by growing strawberries on straw bales, or laying a bed of straw over bare earth. read more