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QuestionHow many times a day do I water the flowers?Community AnswerIt depends on temperature, sunlight, and wind (if outdoors). If you are growing them in a pot: Before you plant, mix the soil with water so that it is moist all the way through. Fill the pot with the mixture, then feel how heavy it is. Use the weight as your estimator. If you lift the pot, and it feels light, water it.
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QuestionHow long will it take until my plants start bearing fruit?Community AnswerPlants usually start bearing fruit in about 14 weeks after they have sprouted, however they may not produce in their first year.
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QuestionHow do I know when to pick the strawberries?Community AnswerPick them when they are all red and don't have any green spots left, but don't wait until they get dark red.
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QuestionIn step two for growing strawberries, the article says to "poke the seeds" with a tooth pick. Do I actually poke holes through the seed to pick them up?Community AnswerNo. The water on the tip of the toothpick will help the seeds stick, much like licking your finger to pick up breadcrumbs.
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QuestionHow long will it take for fruit to begin forming?Community AnswerIt usually takes 14 weeks after the plant has sprouted for fruit to form. However, sometimes they will not produce fruit in their first year.
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QuestionHow tall will an indoor strawberry plant grow?Community AnswerIt depends on the type of strawberry you're growing. The average is about 7-12 inches tall.
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QuestionWhat is the maximum size pot I can use for growing?Community AnswerThere is no maximum size pot, because strawberries are usually planted in the ground.
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QuestionWhy aren't my seeds sprouting?Community AnswerYou may not have enough vitamins in the soil. Add about a tablespoon of compost to the soil, mix well, and try again. Alternatively, make sure you are using an adequate amount of the hydrogen peroxide mix.
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QuestionWon't poking a hole in the seed with a toothpick damage the seed?Community AnswerYou don't poke a hole in the seed. You use water to affix the seed to the toothpick.
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QuestionDon't the flowers need to be pollinated?Community AnswerThe plants have both male and female flowers, meaning they are self pollinating.
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QuestionHow long will it take to start bearing fruit?Community AnswerIt usually takes 14 weeks after the plant has sprouted. However, sometimes they will not produce fruit in their first year.
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QuestionWhere can I purchase hydrogen peroxide?Community AnswerHydrogen peroxide is available on the shelf at any drugstore. Look for a brown, 16-ounce bottle near the rubbing alcohol.
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QuestionDo I need to use the hydrogen peroxide mix, or is it fine without it?Community AnswerI didn't and my seeds grew. I used a kit and watered with boiled water cooled to room temperature.
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QuestionShould I water an indoor strawberry plant daily?Community AnswerThis depends on the humidity of the room it's in. Water it just enough so that the soil remains moist. When you feel the dirt and it's a little dry, water your plant again. Daily may not be necessary; don't water it so much that the soil is soggy all the time.
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QuestionCan I still eat the strawberries after taking of the seeds?Community AnswerYes. Strawberries are still strawberries without seeds. But you will need to make sure your hands are clean when taking the strawberries seeds away.
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