Strawberry

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The strawberry is a small, juicy fruit produced by the Fragaria × ananassa plant. It has an intense red color, a sweet flavor with a hint of acidity, and small seeds on the surface, being highly prized for fresh consumption and in various preparations.

Difficulty
Medium
Sun Exposure
Yes
Water
Regularly
Plant Size
30 CM
Nutrition
The strawberry is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. It also contains potassium and small amounts of B-complex vitamins, helping to boost the immune system and protect the body.
Humidity
The strawberry plant prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It requires regular watering, especially during the growth and fruit set stages, but excess water can encourage the onset of diseases and damage the roots.
Cleaning
The strawberry plant requires regular cleaning by removing dry, damaged, or diseased leaves. It is also important to remove spoiled fruit and excess runners, helping to maintain plant health and improve yields.
Temperature
-100 -50 0 50 100
Inaceitavel
Acceptable
Ideal
Sowing
Strawberry planting is normally done using runners or saplings, set in fertile, light, and well-drained soil with good sun exposure. Planting is generally carried out in late winter or early spring. The plants should be placed with proper spacing to allow for their growth. During cultivation, it is important to maintain regular watering, plant cleaning, and soil management to promote development and strawberry production.
Weaknesses
Sensitive to frost and very low temperatures Vulnerable to excessive soil moisture Susceptible to fungal diseases Can be attacked by pests such as aphids, mites, and slugs Fruit can easily rot in very damp soil Extreme heat can reduce yield and fruit quality
Leaves/Fruits
Green leaves, composed of three leaflets, with serrated edges and a slightly rough texture. The fruits, known as strawberries, are small and red when ripe, with many small seeds on the surface. The flesh is soft, juicy, and has a sweet flavor with a hint of acidity.
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