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
Kratky vs Deep Water Culture for Strawberries: Which Is Easier?
Kratky is easier to build and run. Deep water culture, usually shortened to DWC, is more forgiving once it is running and can carry bigger plants. Which one suits you depends on whether you would rather check a water level or maintain a pump. How They Differ Both grow...
Why the Air Gap Matters in a Kratky Container
The air gap is the space between the lid and the surface of the nutrient solution. It is the one feature that lets a Kratky container work without a pump, and losing it is the fastest way to kill a strawberry plant. What the Air Gap Does Roots need oxygen as well as...
Welcome to Kratky Strawberries
Welcome to Kratky Strawberries, a website about one thing: growing strawberries with the Kratky method of hydroponics. What the Kratky Method Is The Kratky method is the simplest form of hydroponics. A plant sits in a net cup above a container of nutrient solution. As...
