Cool looking strawberry, now it's time to grow it from seed

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If you're ever tempted to try and grow strawberries from seed, there is a way and it requires patience but it can be done. But first let's talk about the alternative.

Normally it would be best to plant either bare-root or nursery grown strawberries. Bare-root strawberries are the most economical way to plant a new strawberry patch. You can get bulk plants at a much lower cost. Both options will provide you with a much earlier harvest.

IF YOU STILL INSIST IN GROWING STRAWBERRIES FROM SEED, READ BELOW!

The variety that I'm planting is called Pineberry, it's a relative of the red strawberries. Both can be seed started this way.

Both will have their seeds on the outside of the fruit. You can use a tooth pick to remove the seeds individually or cut a thin layer and plant it directly.

I prefer to dry it first to avoid mold in the soil and this way, I can harvest a lot of seeds with ease. The germination rate is very low so best to collect as much as possible.

Planting is easy, waiting is hard.
Use a pre-soaked seed starting mix and sprinkle the seeds on top. Lightly disturb the top soil and cover. Place in a warm location and check every other day. If mold starts to form, remove it. If soil is dry, use a sprayer to moisten the top soil. Avoid overwatering. Lastly, be patient, mine too 4 weeks but they finally sprouted.

Transplant in small pot when seedlings have at least 4 true leaves. When plant is mature plant outdoors when it is safe from frost.

Strawberries can be overwintered by placing the plant inside a greenhouse or cold frame. For plants in ground, apply a thick layer of straw or pine needle mulch, two or three inches thick.