![]() You can always order seeds for a specific variety, but if you’re buying plants from the store (which is what we recommend) you may be limited by what’s available. When you go to buy your strawberries, you’ll likely have multiple varieties to choose from. Once you finish putting the parts of your system together, you’ll need to place it by the light source, plug in any electronics, and fill your reservoir with water and nutrients. If you decide to go the DIY route you have options as simple as cutting some holes in a bucket, or as complex as building your own tower system (more on that later!) ![]() If you buy a premade system, you’ll probably just need to assemble the parts and get planting. Setting up your system can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. We’ll go over some specific types of systems in a bit, but for now, we’ll focus on the general steps that most systems need. ![]() This may be extremely easy or a bit more complex depending on which type of system you decide to use. This is, of course, the first step to growing any hydroponic crop. Once planted, strawberries don’t need a huge amount of involvement or maintenance to grow. If you’re a beginner you’ll be happy to see that this section isn’t too long and complicated. You can buy these as your needs arise, but this list covers the basics you’ll need for any system. If your plants are having trouble with their environment, you may also need to buy things like individual nutrients or a pH correcting kit to get everything back to normal. You can add elements like temperature regulators or a grow tent to create the perfect environment for your plants. Of course, if you run into any issues with your plants or you’re looking to build a more complicated system, you may need some extras. Strawberries will need around 8-12 hours per day, so if you have artificial lights, you can keep them on that schedule for the duration of your strawberries’ life. ![]() If this isn’t a reliable option, you can get artificial lights like LEDs or other grow lights. If you’re growing outside or near a window, you can use natural light.
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