Hello, I'm an extreme novice when it comes to growing anything edible. Grabbed this "Strawberry Quinault" pack at tractor supply yesterday basically on a whim, did some research, and got some supplies. I figured if i could at least get them to grow this year, even if they didn't grow any good fruit, id call it a win.
I opened the pack and these sad little seedlings are all that was in it. I didn't even see them at first and was scared i'd be growing them from seeds. There's maybe two or three seedlings still attached to their roots.
Is this normal? Do i trust the process, throw them in some dirt, and hope for the best?? Is someone have me a pothos vine with leave that were melting like this i'd be able to tell them it's dead, but fruiting plants are not my wheelhouse so I'm at a loss and just feeling really defeated
by cola-cats
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Totally normal. These are dormant runners that are typically a season old. Soak them in water for an hour before planting. I also usually snip the roots a bit to make them more manageable, just make sure to sterilize your snips beforehand. They’ll come out of dormancy and start putting on new growth soon.
Edit: I forgot the most important thing! Don’t bury the crown of the plant. You’ll have very little success if you do. Google strawberry crown to understand what I mean.