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title: "How to water Strawberry plants"
description: "Learn how to properly water your strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa). Discover when to water, top watering, bottom watering, and water bath methods for healthy growth."
url: "https://getplanta.com/discover/watering/fragariaxananassa"
published: "2025-11-20T08:44:38.993Z"
modified: "2026-10-06T10:02:53.293Z"
author: "Planta"
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# How to water Strawberry plants

## How to water

Feel the soil; it should be a bit moist but not wet when watering it again. Squeeze a bit of soil between your fingers, if water seeps out it's still wet.

**If the soil is wet - snooze this action, we will remind you again in 2 days.**

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## Water over the soil

1. Pour water over the soil, using, for example, a watering can or put the plant directly under a tap
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it starts to run out from the drainage holes
3. If you have a tray under the pot when watering, make sure you remove all the collected water afterwards - never let your plant sit in water
4. If you watered under a tap make sure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting it back

> Strawberries loves water! However, they aren't good swimmers so just make sure that the pot has drainage holes and that the soil drains properly.  
> — Planta tip

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## Bottom watering

1. Fill the plant tray with water
2. Make sure the soil is in contact with the water on the tray
3. Wait for about 10 minutes
4. Feel the soil to see if it absorbed enough water —> if the soil is moist throughout, remove any excess water from the tray
5. If it’s still dry —> add more water to the tray
6. Wait 20 more minutes before removing the excess

### Note

Bottom watering will not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil, so make sure to also give water over the soil every now and then.

## Water bath

1. Fill a bucket or any other vessel with lukewarm water
2. Lower the whole pot down in the water, stop where the stem of the plant starts. Make sure all of the soil is under water
3. The water will now start to bubble - wait until it stopped
4. Lift the pot up and let the excess drain off
5. Put the plant back in the cachepot or on the tray
6. After 1 hour, check that the plant isn’t standing in water, if it is it might get overwatered and rot

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How do I know when to water my strawberry plant?

Feel the soil; it should be slightly moist but not wet before you water it again. If water seeps out when you squeeze soil between your fingers, it is still too wet.

### Can I bottom water my strawberry plants?

Yes, you can bottom water your strawberry plants by filling the plant tray with water and allowing the soil to absorb it for about 10 minutes. Ensure the soil is moist throughout before removing any excess water.

### Is it okay for strawberry plants to sit in standing water?

No, you should never let your strawberry plant sit in collected water. Ensure drainage holes are present and remove any excess water from trays or saucers after watering to prevent rotting.

### How do I give my strawberry plant a water bath?

To give your strawberry plant a water bath, lower the whole pot into a vessel of lukewarm water until the soil is covered. Wait until bubbling stops, then lift the pot to let excess water drain off.

### Why is soil drainage important for strawberry plants?

Strawberry plants love water but are not "good swimmers," so proper drainage is crucial to prevent them from sitting in water. Ensure the pot has drainage holes and the soil drains well to keep your plant healthy.

### Should I always bottom water my strawberry plants?

No, bottom watering does not wash away salts and other minerals from the soil. Make sure to also water over the soil every now and then to help remove these accumulated substances.

## How to top water Strawberry plants

1. Pour water over the soil, using a watering can or by placing the plant directly under a tap.
2. Continue adding water to the pot until it begins to run out from the drainage holes.
3. If you have a tray under the pot, remove all the collected water after watering.
4. If you watered under a tap, ensure that water has stopped running out from the bottom before putting the plant back.

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