Strawberry plants are hardy and therefore ideal for perennial cultivation in beds and on the balcony. However, they are not completely frost-resistant. Familiarize yourself with the right care in winter here.
Safe in the bed during the cold season
Strawberry plants are more exposed to frosty temperatures in the garden than on the balcony. As soon as the ground freezes, the flat-rooted plants face considerable frost damage. Follow this checklist to effectively prevent the hazard:
- Cut off all tendrils and withered foliage immediately after harvest
- the heart bud remains untouched
- cover the ground with straw or bark mulch
- alternatively protect the bed with a breathable winter protection fleece
If a film cover is used in winter, it is removed immediately when the temperature rises. If the thermometer stays above zero degrees for a long time, there is a risk of mold and rot forming.
Prudent winter protection on the balcony
In the immediate vicinity of the house, strawberries are not so quickly exposed to sub-zero temperatures. Nevertheless, the unprotected root balls can freeze through in the cold wind. How to protect the plants in the tub and flower box: (16.99 €)
- After pruning, mulch with straw, wood wool, sawdust or perlite
- Position planters in front of the house wall on insulating material such as wood or polystyrene
- Wrap the pot and window box in bubble wrap
If there is no snow in winter, strawberry plants are watered on a frost-free day.
tips and tricks
Do not leave the withered leaves in the bed as mulch in winter. (239.00€) The danger is simply too great that cunning fungal spores have nested here for the winter. Some pathogens sometimes lurk for years for the optimal conditions to infect your lovingly tended strawberry plants with a disease.