Scented Strawberry

50 Seeds

"Scented Strawberry" is a fragrant strawberry variety prized for its sweet aroma and flavorful fruits. It grows best during the Gulf's cool season and is ideal for containers, raised beds, hanging baskets, and hydroponic systems.

Best Planting Time

• Best sowing time in the Gulf:
  • October to January
• Avoid sowing during the hot summer months.

Seed Preparation

• Cold stratify seeds before sowing:
  • Place seeds in the refrigerator at 2–5°C for 2–4 weeks.
• Allow seeds to warm to room temperature before planting.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• Coco peat or peat moss
• Compost
• Perlite
• Garden soil

Ideal soil pH:

• 5.5–6.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Press seeds gently onto the soil surface.
• Cover with a very thin layer (1–2 mm) of fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium consistently moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 18–22°C
• Ideal growing temperature:
  • 15–25°C
• Requires:
  • 6–8 hours of sunlight daily.
• Provide afternoon shade when temperatures exceed 30°C.

Watering

• Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged.
• Water at the base of the plant.
• Mulch around plants to retain moisture and keep fruits clean.

Germination Time

• Seeds usually germinate in:
  • 14–30 days

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 3–4 true leaves
• Space plants:
  • 30–40 cm apart.
• Space rows:
  • 60–90 cm apart.

Harvesting

• Fruits are ready:
  • 4–6 weeks after flowering
• Harvest when berries are fully colored and fragrant.
• Pick every 2–3 days for continuous production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during autumn, winter, and early spring.
• Protect plants from temperatures above 32°C.
• Use drip irrigation for consistent moisture.
• Fertilize every 2–3 weeks with a balanced fertilizer rich in potassium during flowering and fruiting.
• Excellent for containers, raised beds, hanging baskets, and hydroponic cultivation.