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If You Pick Strawberries Do More Grow

Imagine biting into a perfectly ripe, sun-warmed strawberry, bursting with flavor. It's a simple pleasure, but have you ever stopped to consider the fascinating science behind how that berry came to be, and whether picking it encourages even more to grow? The answer is more nuanced than you might think, involving plant biology, proper harvesting techniques, and a little bit of strawberry psychology.Let's dive in! The Strawberry Plant Life Cycle and Fruit Production To understand whether picking strawberries encourages more growth, we first need to understand the strawberry plant's life cycle and how it produces fruit. Strawberries are perennial plants, meaning they live for more than two years. However, their fruit production is seasonal, typically peaking in spring and early summer, depending on the variety and climate. The key to understanding the relationship between picking and growth lies in the plant's reproductive strategy. Flowerin...

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This blog was born from a simple passion: growing the perfect strawberry. Whether you're just planting your first seed or managing a thriving berry patch, our mission is to help you grow sweeter, healthier, and more abundant strawberries—season after season.

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