I read somewhere it says they like shade and moisture. My back yard is pretty well shaded and they will have to be planted in a raised bed because the soil is so bad. But will they produce in the shade? I read somewhere it says they like shade and moisture. My back yard is pretty well shaded and they will have to be planted in a raised bed because the soil is so bad. But will they produce in the... » Read More I read somewhere it says they like shade and moisture. My back yard is pretty well shaded and they will have to be planted in a raised bed because the soil is so bad. But will they produce in the shade? « Show Less
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Moisture, yes. Shade, not so much. They're fairly shade tolerant but I've grown some in full sun and some in partial shade and the full sun is better. These plants aren't big producers; the plants and the fruit are quite pretty but they're quite compact and I was disappointed in the quality of the fruit. Yields were small, regardless of location (including some grown in a greenhouse where I controlled the environment completely) and the fruit was quite small and not particularly tasty. It's nice that they produce fruit the first year but the quest for the perfect strawberry continues...
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I bought these seeds and put mine in full sun all summer and they did great. Don't put them in a shaded spot, as they need plenty of sun for photosynthesis. You can pick a spot that is shaded part of the day, but you want them in sun all day or most of the day. They won't grow very well if they don't get enough sunlight. You want to make sure you don't over water, or the roots will start to rot. Strawberries are very susceptible to this. Other than that, just follow the directions on the back of the seed packet.
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Strawberry plants seem to tolerate some shade, so if it's not from some tree that kills stuff underneath it, some shade would probably be okay as long as there is some light. But I don't know how the Mignonettes in particular will do and whether they will produce. For a variety of reasons, mostly not having to do with the quality of the seed itself, I didn't end up with many plants, but a couple I did get into a planter outdoors in partial shade (some sun from about 1 pm to 5 pm) seemed to do well, until the chipmunks disturbed them too much. I think I need to keep some going for a year to find out if they'll bear fruit. Strawberry plants seem to tolerate some shade, so if it's not from some tree that kills stuff underneath it, some shade would probably be okay as long as there is some light. But I don't know how the Mignonettes in particular will do and whether they will produce. For a variety of reasons, mostly not having to do with the quality of the seed itself, I didn't end up with many plants, but a couple I did get into a planter outdoors in partial shade (some sun from about 1 pm to 5 pm) seemed to do well, until the chipmunks disturbed them too much. I think I need to keep some going for a year to... » Read More Strawberry plants seem to tolerate some shade, so if it's not from some tree that kills stuff underneath it, some shade would probably be okay as long as there is some light. But I don't know how the Mignonettes in particular will do and whether they will produce. For a variety of reasons, mostly not having to do with the quality of the seed itself, I didn't end up with many plants, but a couple I did get into a planter outdoors in partial shade (some sun from about 1 pm to 5 pm) seemed to do well, until the chipmunks disturbed them too much. I think I need to keep some going for a year to find out if they'll bear fruit. « Show Less
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Mine produced one plant - don't know why, because ordinarily everything I touch grows really well I may have too much sun in my yard. They will needsun or light (I also grow hydroponically), but may do better in some shade.
1073306
I have them in containers on the roof of my building which tends to get full sun. I think with some shade hours of the day they would produce more/dry out less, but I wouldn't put them in an obvious shady area. They need some sun hours. Try containers 12" size, organic potting soil and fertilizer, then you can move them around as the season changes or find the best spot for them.
1073307
They should. I've bordered a pathway that's partially in shade with these and the fruit production seems as vigorous in shade or sun so it shouldn't matter. Really sweet little plants and the fruit is good, too. They come back every spring.
402267
I put them in potting soil in a shallow container. They don't need much water and do fine in just a few hours of sun. I bought them for floral arrangements last summer and didn't use them all. I still have them and they look great!
819236
If you have them plant them as soon as possible. You can even plant them in a flower pot with sand and keep them in a cool dark place until you can plant outside
814797
I put mine in regular organic soil in a small 4 " pot. Per 5 seeds evenly spaced Ill usually get one that grows. they are pain to grow. I put them about 1/2 cm into the soil. They like humidity but dont over water. once a week is good. if its not doing well put a clear plastic bag over it for a few days ( like proudce bags from the store )
404438
The trees thrive in very humid and moist environments. They like sun yet wet ground. Hope this helps.
866847
Yes, the sunlight gets through and the covered plants grow to good size, although I couldn't tell if it was somewhat slower. My plants were all ready at harvest time. If you seal the fabric to the bed (I use a raised bed) you can keep flying insects from bothering the plants. If crawling insects have a route in, they will likely move in. To avoid having to take the cover off too frequently, put a drip system inside and run the water tube in through a close fitting hole.
1422175
You can give them a try. These plants like warm weather. I grow mine in big pots with a tomato cage in the center. They grow very nice in the pots and vine up the cage w/assistance and direction. If you have the room and can bring them inside as the temperature gets cooler in the fall you will get a longer life from them. If you do not have the ability to do this then you will not get too many flowers or beans from the plant.
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Can't claim to be an expert, since I've only had mine a month or so, but I tried leaving mine in the plastic seeding pot it came in, and the poor thing was not happy at all. Haven't figured out whether it was too wet or too dry or didn't like the lighting or what. I ended up repotting, and while the plant's not really happy yet, it's not dead, either. I intend to put it outside in the spring, if I don't manage to kill it indoors over the winter. It's supposed to like sandy, well-drained soil and shade.
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I planted them in indoor containers. They're pretty fragile so far. They are not "bushy" as the picture shows. Mine are single stalks with a triangular leaf at the top. I thought they would grow like the ones in the picture but so far that's not the case. I guess if I bunched them all together they would look like the picture. I'm pretty sure snow would kill them. I didn't realize they could be an outdoor plant until my sister pointed it out to me from a description she read. I suppose you could try. Good luck!!
2032449
I am yet to find out. I have delayed in planting because I have been experiencing really weird weather for the past 7 months. I was hoping to plant this month (Jan 2014) but with the very wet weather, the plants may not even grow and I do want to maximize the potential for them to sprout (if they are viable). As soon as I have a response - positive or negative (and hopefully in the next two months) I will post it. My sincere apologies.
333822
I'm not absolutely certain but I have mine in the flower bed. They get rained on watered with the plants and occasional sprinkler abuse. They're still going strong.
944758
I planted them in potting soil in a huge pot because I have poor soil. If you have a garden with regular garden soil it should do. They need a trellis or anything you can provide to climb on and they do climb a lot. Mine grew fom the trellis into the tree. They start fairly early on to bloom and fruit but I think it depends on the climate you have how early it will be. They bear until frost.
972016
These are made to be buried in the ground. Mine are under trees in the grass that get watered regularly. No problem with moisture
281029
Yes, but they need lots of sun . Spritz them a lot . They will probably get leggy, sparse leaves though.
94405
yes, if they sit out directly in the sun, take cae of them, put them in the shade !!!
520587
Mine thrived in the full sun and over a period of 5 years totally died in the part shaded garden even though the soil was sandy, didn't get over watered same care as the ones in the sun. Sun or shade was the only difference. I would say from experience no, they would not do good over time in the dense shade
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Yes, I live in zone 6 and started them inside. 3 weeks later they are 2 feet tall in my garden. Build a support for them, water when they look distressed. Good luck