Comments on: Growing a Valentine strawberry

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:09:20 +0000

Geoffrey, that’s a great question. I would just look online for strawberry seeds — or go to a garden center.

By: Geoffrey

Geoffrey — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:59:53 +0000

Where did you get the seeds? I had accidentally lost the ones my girlfriend gave me and was looking to replace them. =X I still have the pot and soil however.

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Very slightly delayed gratification « The Inadvertent Gardener — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:52:14 +0000

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By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:10:21 +0000

Susan, you’re right — they probably would eat them. But still…it’s so disappointing! :-) Glad the other plants are working out, though.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:54:32 +0000

*sigh*

I don’t think the Valentine’s Day strawberry is going to make it. The plastic wrap was too late (if only I had thought of that at the start). Meanwhile, the window sill tomato, basil and oregano are doing great (especially the tomato and basil – the oregano seems more fragile, but given that my oregano from last year seems to have made it through our easy winter I’m not too worried). Looks like I’m not going to have any of my own strawberries this year. The birds would probably eat them anyway!

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:26:33 +0000

Jenny, that’s a great tip — thanks for sharing it!

Kate, yes…I now totally fear over-watering!

Jen(aside), there are so many variables…it’s often hard to pinpoint just what the problem is.

Nezza, I’m so glad you de-lurked! Thanks for the growing vibes.

Susan, I just added plastic wrap to mine, too…we’ll have to compare notes!

Cole, yes…some strawberries would be quite tasty…

Kristi, we’ll see if it works!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:05:19 +0000

That is a cute idea. I agree that putting either saran wrap or a large plastic bag over the plant will add humidity and encourage growth.

By: cole

cole — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:11:17 +0000

My mom always put her pots to sprout in a gallon zip lock back with a few holes poked in the top.

Hmmm, yum strawberries. xx

By: Susan

Susan — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:19:05 +0000

Here in Virginia, my little strawberry plant has not sprouted yet either – even though it sits in a very sunny, warm window. I covered the little pot with some plastic wrap this morning and will wait to see what happens. Fingers crossed.

By: nezza

nezza — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:21:21 +0000

What a fantastic idea! *wafting growing vibes*
I had an amaryllis bulb for Christmas which shot up and is out now – possibly starting to go over.
(Have been lurking at your blog for a little while now.)