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Many friends want to plant some strawberries at home. They can not only be used as green plants for viewing, but also provide fresh fruits. In fact, it is not difficult at all. Below, I will talk in detail about how to operate, as well as the strawberry varieties suitable for home planting.

To plant strawberries well at home, you first need to do a good job in the preparatory work. The timing of planting strawberries is crucial. Strawberries like a warm environment, and spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons. You can plant them from March to April in spring and from September to October in autumn. However, the specific time depends on the local climate. In warmer southern areas, you can plant strawberries in advance in autumn. In colder northern areas, you should wait until the temperature stabilizes above 15°C in spring before planting.

The choice of containers is also very important. The roots of strawberries need to breathe, so it is necessary to choose containers with good air permeability, such as terracotta pots and earthenware pots, which are good choices. The size should also be appropriate. A diameter of 20-30 centimeters and a depth of not less than 20 centimeters are preferable. If you want to plant more strawberries, choose a rectangular flower pot to keep a certain distance between each strawberry so that they don't compete for nutrients.

In terms of soil, strawberries like loose, fertile soil with good drainage and a slightly acidic pH. You can prepare the soil yourself by mixing leaf mold, garden soil, and river sand in a ratio of 3:2:1, and adding some organic fertilizers such as well-rotted chicken manure and sheep manure. However, the soil should be disinfected before use. You can expose it to the sun for 2-3 days, or water it with carbendazim solution to kill the germs and insect eggs in it.

Once these preparations are done, you can start planting. If you plant with seeds, to make them germinate quickly, soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours first, then wrap them in wet gauze and place them in a warm and dark place. Check them every day and keep the gauze moist. You can sow the seeds when they show white sprouts after 3-5 days. Of course, if you find it troublesome, it is more convenient to directly buy strawberry seedlings and plant them, saving the time for seed germination and seedling cultivation.

Next, I will introduce several strawberry varieties suitable for home planting.

First of all, Akihime, also known as "cream strawberry", is a Japanese variety. The fruits are long conical, light red in color, with soft flesh, plenty of juice, sweet taste, and a strong cream fragrance, which is especially suitable for eating directly. The plants grow vigorously, have strong branching ability, large and thin leaves, and good disease resistance. When planting at home, ensure sufficient light and water, and trim the stolons and old leaves in a timely manner to improve the yield and quality.

Benihoppe is introduced from Japan and is very popular in the market now. The fruits are large, conical, bright red in color, with delicate flesh, sweet and sour taste, strong aroma, and are suitable for eating fresh or making into jam and juice. The plants grow robustly, have developed roots, strong disease resistance and adaptability. However, when planting, pay attention to controlling the temperature and humidity to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment.

Sweet Charlie is an American variety. The fruits are conical, dark red in color, with firm flesh, a moderate sweet and sour taste, and are resistant to storage and transportation, making it very suitable for home planting and picking. The plants grow robustly, have strong branching ability, strong stress resistance, have low requirements for soil and climate, are easy to plant and manage. As long as you provide sufficient light, appropriate watering and fertilization, you can achieve a good yield.

There is also the everbearing strawberry. As the name suggests, it can bloom and bear fruit all year round. The fruits are smaller, conical, bright red in color, with a sweet and sour taste, and have strong adaptability and stress resistance. The plants are short, suitable for small spaces such as balconies and windowsills. Without too much management, as long as you ensure sufficient light and appropriate water and fertilizer, it can continuously bear fruit, allowing you to enjoy fresh strawberries in different seasons.

In short, when planting potted strawberries at home, as long as you do the preparation, planting, and daily management according to the steps and choose the right variety, you can harvest delicious strawberries. You can not only enjoy the fun of planting but also add some greenery to your home, making your life more flavorful.