Kratky Strawberry Guides
Everything on this site about growing strawberries with the Kratky method, organized by topic. Each guide covers one subject from start to finish.
Start Here
- What Is the Kratky Method?
How passive hydroponics works and what changes when the crop is strawberries. - Strawberry Plants for Kratky Growing
Crowns, runners, bare-root plants and what to expect in the first months. - Kratky Strawberry Setup
Putting a container together and keeping it running.
The Solution
- Nutrients for Kratky Strawberries
What to feed, how strong to mix it and how to top up. - pH for Kratky Strawberries
The range to hold, how to measure it and why it drifts.
The Setup
- Containers for Kratky Strawberries
Size, light-proofing, lids, net cups and mason jars. - Lighting for Kratky Strawberries
Hours of sun, grow light schedules and temperature. - Kratky Strawberry Supplies
What to buy and what each item is for.
Growing and Fruiting
- Best Strawberry Varieties for the Kratky Method
Which day-neutral, everbearing and June-bearing varieties suit a Kratky container. - Pollinating Kratky Strawberries
Why indoor flowers need help and how to hand-pollinate. - Kratky Strawberry Problems
Yellow leaves, brown roots, algae, mold and more.
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