Strawberries not setting fruit - Ask Extension
We planted Ogallala strawberries last spring in a raised bed. They grew very well and had many runners, most of which I cut off. Only 3-4 berries last...
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Strawberries not setting fruit #751701
Asked May 24, 2021, 9:05 AM EDT
We planted Ogallala strawberries last spring in a raised bed. They grew very well and had many runners, most of which I cut off. Only 3-4 berries last year, which didn't surprise me. The plants look great this spring and have been blooming profusely for about 10 days but don't appear to be setting any fruit. The centers of the blossoms turn black a few days after they have opened. Do I just need to be more patient or is something else going on? Pollination? If a picture would be helpful I could send one.
Thank You.
Wright County Minnesota
Expert Response
What you have described suggests that the blossom buds were damaged by frost. If so, any buds that escaped may still produce fruit.
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Learn more here:
https://extension.psu.edu/frost-and-freeze-damage-on-berry-crops
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Learn more here:
https://extension.psu.edu/frost-and-freeze-damage-on-berry-crops
Thank You.
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