Fresh, flavorful strawberries can thrive on the Gulf Coast with the right planning and care! Join Galveston County Master Gardener Michael Reed as he shares practical, research-based techniques for growing productive strawberry plants at home.
Topics include:
- Selecting the best strawberry varieties for Gulf Coast growing conditions
- Choosing between plugs and bare-root plants
- Planting in raised beds, containers, or traditional garden rows
- Soil preparation, fertilization, irrigation, and proper plant spacing
- Companion planting and seasonal maintenance
- Identifying common pests and diseases
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to keep plants healthy
- Tips for maximizing berry production from planting through harvest
Whether you’re planting your very first strawberry bed or looking to improve an existing one, this seminar will provide the knowledge and confidence to grow sweet, delicious berries in your own backyard.
Growing Strawberries
Urban Orchard Series
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Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the program should contact the Galveston County Extension Office at 281-534-3413 prior to the program or event to request mobility, hearing, visual or other assistance.