"Strawberry 'Mignonette'" by missellyrh is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

"Strawberry 'Mignonette'" by missellyrh is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

STRAWBERRIES

Once established, strawberry plants can produce berries well for up to three years. They perform best when harvested lightly the first year, but should fruit heavily the next two years. Strawberry plants produce the best yields in full sun with consistent watering. The sweetest thing about strawberries is that picking ripe berries often helps keep the plants fruiting. Strawberries can be consumed in any number of ways: fresh, in smoothies, preserves, pies and cakes, covered in sweets, or cooked and served over ice cream.

COMMON PESTS: Slugs, Spider Mites, Japanese Beetles

SUSCEPTIBLE TO: Gray Mold, Powdery Mildew