Having your own vegetable garden or berry plants is not only a great form of outdoor activity but also an excellent way to enjoy fresh, healthy produce. One of the popular choices for many gardeners is strawberries. Why is it worth having your own strawberries? Here are a few positive aspects of having your own strawberries in the garden:
A Wonderful Lesson for Children
Having your own strawberries in the garden can also be an excellent learning opportunity for children. We can teach them about the processes of growth and development of plants, the importance of caring for plants, observing changes in the garden and nature, etc.
Freshness and Taste
The main benefit of having your own strawberries is the ability to consume fresh fruits straight from the garden. Strawberries that are picked and eaten on the same day retain their full flavor and aroma. This experience is irreplaceable compared to store-bought strawberries, which often have to go through a long transportation process.
Control over Quality
Having your own strawberry plants gives full control over the cultivation and protection methods we use. We can avoid artificial fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides that may be used in commercial plantations. We can also opt for organic cultivation, using natural plant protection methods.
Saving Money
Having your own strawberry plants can be cost-effective in the long-term perspective. Purchasing plants and their care can be cheaper than regularly buying fresh strawberries in the store, especially during the season when prices are high. Additionally, we can also collect and store seeds from our own strawberries to propagate plants for the following years.
Variety of Varieties
When buying strawberry plants, we have a wide choice of different varieties available on the market. We can choose from early, late, larger or smaller fruits, of different colors and tastes. This allows us to tailor our crops to our culinary and aesthetic preferences.
