Gardening > Growing FoodSeptember 20, 2010

Strawberry Plants Not Producing

I have grown a big beautiful, dark green strawberry plant, but only two berries have been produced. The two strawberries were healthy and a beautiful red and just died after being harvested. I just don't know why I didn't see any more berries? The plant itself is absolutely glorious, healthy and strong. But simply no berries. What's going on?

Hardiness Zone: 10a

By Linda from Tustin, CA

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09/25/2010

Is it possible you over fed them? Also don't they need one full season when not much is produced?

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09/25/2010

I had the same problem this year, the first time I have tried to grow them in pots. I think the soil was too rich, being new, and this generally gives plenty of green growth but little fruit. I am hoping for a good crop next year in same soil.

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09/24/2010

You can always add mushroom compost; my favorite for using on plants. Gave some to my daughter and she raved about how great her strawberries were!

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09/24/2010

You need to check the variety of plant you have there are plants that only give fruit once a year as well as varieties that are ever bearing such as a Quinalt

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