why do strawberries plants not bear?

Question

they are big beautiful plants and not one bloom

Answer 1

It could be too much nitrogen. Tomatoes are also known for this. When there is too much nitrogen, either through fertilizer, compost or naturally occurring, there will be a lot a "greens" but little or no blossoms. Correct this by balancing out with the other two major plant nutrients, potassium and phosphorous. Fresh organic matter, like well composted cow manure, a few handfuls added and worked into the soil around the base of the plants could also help. And make sure the soil has good drainage. Too much water stuck in the soil can cause it to become more compact and then cake and get hard when it dries. This prevents the strawberries from spreading roots and absorbing the proper nutrients for berries. Breaking up the soil and adding peat to the soil in the spring can keep the soil nice and spongie, great for root growth, and for strawberries.

it could also be that they are the "june bearing" variety and not the "ever bearing" variety, but I think you would have noticed that this past June.

You could also try Miracid, which is produced by MiracleGro, but it is for flowering plants, to get them to flower more. I don't know if it's good for fruits and vegetables too, though. Make sure to read the label first.

It is also true about the runners. Strawberries send out shoots, called runners, in order to create new plants. To maximize fruit production, don't allow runners.

Answer 2

I agree with the other answers. But just one thing. Make sure that you cut or pull off the runners. Runners are the plants way of reporducung itself. Runners take strength away from the parent plant and may retard blooming. Don't over water either.

Answer 3

Most strawberries are June bearing, did you miss them this year?