Water strawberry plants 3 – 5 times per day, especially whenever the soil dries out. Keep the container moist at all times. In the heat of the summer, water your strawberry plants several times a day.
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How often does a strawberry plant need to be watered?
Watering. Strawberry plants need regular water to thrive, especially during fruit bearing season, when they need an average of 1-2 inches of water daily. The best way to water strawberries is to use drip or soaker hose placed at least two inches away from the plant.
How often should you feed strawberry plants?
Strawberry plant care
From early spring onwards, encourage flowering and fruit set by feeding your strawberry plants with a high-potash feed (such as tomato feed) every week or two (follow the pack instructions).
Why are my strawberry leaves burning?
The burning (browning of leaves) could be from watering in the heat of the day. This is the most common cause of burning this time of the year. Water before 10am in the morning or after 5pm where possible. Sometimes plants that are stressed with too much water or too little shed their excess leaves too.