Strawberries and the Kratky Method
Kratky Strawberries: Growing Strawberries Without Soil
Kratky Strawberries is an independent guide to growing strawberries with the Kratky method of hydroponics: no soil, no pumps and no electricity. We grow them ourselves and share what works, for anyone who wants to try it.
Who We Are
Kratky Strawberries is a small, independent website about one subject: growing strawberries with the Kratky method. We are growers, not a store or a nursery, and we write about what we learn from our own containers.
The Kratky method is passive hydroponics. The plant sits in a net cup above a container of nutrient solution, and as the roots drink, the falling water level leaves an air gap that gives them oxygen. Nothing circulates and nothing plugs in.
What We Do
Practical Help for Kratky Strawberry Growers
Answer Common Questions
Light, containers, nutrient solution, pH, pollination and mold, answered in plain language on one page.
Publish Step-by-Step Guides
Setup, containers, nutrients, pH, lighting, pollination, varieties and troubleshooting, each covered in its own guide.
Who This Site Is For
Kratky Strawberries is for anyone who wants to grow strawberries with the Kratky method, whatever their starting point.
- First-time growers who want a simple project with no pumps or timers.
- People without a garden growing on a windowsill, balcony or countertop.
- Hydroponic hobbyists who already grow lettuce or herbs and want to add a fruiting crop.
- Families and teachers looking for a growing project to do with kids.
If your question is about strawberries and the Kratky method, this site is written for you.
Latest from Our Blog
Albion vs Seascape: Which Strawberry Is Better for Kratky?
Both are day-neutral varieties that suit a Kratky container. Seascape is the more forgiving choice for a first attempt. Albion is the one to pick for firm, very sweet fruit if you can keep your growing space from getting too warm. What They Have in Common Both were...
Root Rot in Kratky Strawberries: Causes and How to Save the Plant
Root rot shows as brown, slimy roots, a sour smell and a plant that wilts while sitting in water. It is caused by roots running short of oxygen. A plant caught early can usually be saved. How to Recognize It Roots are brown or gray and slimy, and pull apart easily....
Should You Cut Strawberry Runners in a Kratky Container?
Cut them if you want fruit. Keep one or two only if you want new plants. In a container, a strawberry cannot do both well at once. What Runners Are A runner is a long, leafless stem the plant sends out sideways. At intervals along it a small plantlet forms, ready to...
