Many people enjoy eating strawberries —their red, tender fruit, slightly tart with a sweet and sour taste, rich aroma, and delicious nutrition. If you want to grow strawberries, how many days does it typically take for strawberry seeds to germinate? Let's find out below.
How many days does it typically take for strawberry seeds to germinate?
Strawberry seeds germinate relatively slowly, generally taking about 7-15 days. Before planting, you can pre-germinate the seeds by spraying water mist during sowing to keep the soil moist and maintain a suitable temperature, which will help the seeds germinate quickly.
How to plant strawberry seeds?
1. Take the seeds
Use tweezers to gently remove the seeds from the surface of the strawberry, then rinse it with clean water before planting. If you find this troublesome, you can cut off the skin and flesh together, place them on a paper towel, and after a few days the flesh will slowly dry. Then put them in water, and they will fall off immediately.
2. Germination
Place strawberry seeds evenly on a damp paper towel or a damp cloth, spray them with water mist daily to keep them moist and maintain the right temperature. They will usually start to turn white in about 3-7 days.
3. Prepare soil
While waiting for the seeds to sprout, you can prepare the soil. The soil should be fertile and well-draining. Use potting soil mixed with perlite , firestone, and coal in a 7:3 ratio. The soil should be nutrient-rich and well-draining. Since strawberry seeds are quite small, it's best to choose a smaller pot to control watering and allow the soil to dry out quickly.
4. Sowing
Scatter strawberry seeds evenly on the soil in the flowerpot. You don't need to cover them with soil, or you can sprinkle some fine sand on top. This will make it easier for the seeds to sprout and greatly improve the germination rate. When watering, spray water mist onto the soil with a spray bottle, place the pot in a semi-shaded area, and new shoots will appear in about 7-10 days.
5. Maintenance and Management
To care for strawberries, increase sunlight exposure, maintain good ventilation, water thoroughly, and ensure the pots do not touch the ground; ideally, use a groove or tray. Drain excess water promptly after watering. The optimal growing temperature for strawberries is 15-25 degrees Celsius. Temperature control is crucial; if it's too low, move them to a temperature-controlled room and increase heating; if it's too high, provide shade and mist them to increase humidity.
