I'm planning to scatter about 2000 wild strawberry seeds in a corner of my garden this September. The area is around 2 metres by 1 metre and gets about 4-5 hours of sunlight each day. My goal is to create some attractive ground cover, support wildlife, and enjoy a few strawberries. I'm wondering if this method is effective and if there's anything specific I should keep in mind. I've noticed that it's hard to find wild strawberry plants for sale, and online orders often arrive damaged. Also, I'm clueless about how many seeds I should actually plant since I know I probably won't use all 2000. Any tips?
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Honestly, 2000 seeds sounds like a lot, but many might not germinate at all. Wild strawberries can be a bit tricky from seed, even under perfect indoor conditions the success rate is hit or miss. If you can get your hands on some bare root plants in the fall, that might give you a better chance of success.
Why not skip the seeds altogether and just plant a couple of actual strawberry plants? They'll take off quickly with runners and reseeding, and the spot will fill up before you know it!
True! I’m definitely considering that, especially since I’ve had bad experiences ordering plants before.
If you want to simplify things, I'd say sowing in a seed tray with a sandy mix can help with germination as they can get moldy and prefer warmer temps. But if you’re set on tossing them outside, just keep an eye on moisture levels!
I really want to avoid the extra steps, though. Just trying to keep it simple with direct sowing.
That makes sense! I think I'll toss some seeds out and maybe buy a few plants in spring too. Sounds like a solid plan.