How to Care for Strawberry Plants in the Winter in the House

Strawberry plants can thrive in containers, so growing them inside your house is an option. When you grow strawberries inside, it is important to mimic some outdoor conditions to ensure you get the largest possible harvest of strawberries. This includes mimicking the winter season. In winter, it is important to maintain cooler temperatures to allow the plant to go into dormancy.

Things You'll Need

Organic mulch

Water

Instructions

- 1
  Move the strawberry plant out of the warmer areas of the house and into a cooler area, such as an unheated mud room or garage. The colder temperatures will signal to the strawberry plant that it is time to go dormant. Without a period of dormancy, the plant may not successfully produce fruit the next season.
- 2
  Place a 1-inch layer of organic mulch, such as straw, around the base of the plant, covering the soil. The mulch will keep the roots warm in the event of a freeze.
- 3
  Water the strawberry plant once every two weeks. Add enough water so liquid comes through the drainage holes in the bottom of the pot.
- 4
  Remove the mulch in the spring after the last frost passes. Place the pot back outside, or bring it into warmer parts of the house.

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