We use clear glass because it lets you watch the roots of the plant develop and see how moist your soil is for assessing your plant’s watering needs. The glass jar is also fully reusable and recyclable; after your final harvest you can compost the soil, wash the jar and use it for something else!

Yes it can! We created this Wild Strawberry Planter with the proper seeds and soil blend to grow in this environment. Make sure to put your planter in a space with ample sunlight – one of the most important aspects of getting your plant to thrive!

Our soil is a custom formulated blend of nutrient-rich ingredients that balance holding enough moisture and allowing for good airflow.

Yes! Our soil is made 100% organic materials certified for use in organic gardening by OMRI, sourced from and blended in the United States.

Yes! Our soil is made 100% organic materials certified for use in organic gardening by OMRI, sourced from and blended in the United States.

• Yes! 100% organic, certified by EcoCert ICO

Yes, all of our seeds are Non-GMO.

We provide Organic Wild Strawberry seeds with your planter – latin name Fragaria

Your planter comes with two fertilizer spikes to give your plant extra nutrients at important stages of growth. Insert one fertilizer spike into the soil once you have thinned to one seedling, and the other when you see flowers!

Absolutely! 100% organic.

Your planter will do best in a south-facing window with full sun (8 hours per day). If you don’t have a window that gets lots of light, it may be best to use a grow light (available for purchase here). Learn more about how to find the perfect spot for your planter in our troubleshooting section.

Your planter will grow well in normal room temperature (70-75 °F). Keep in mind that in higher temperatures, your planter will need more water to keep growing. Additionally, if temperatures are below 60 degrees most of the day, your seeds may be slow to germinate and your plant may grow more slowly.

Take out your Expanding Seed Starting Soil Disk from the jar, place the disk in a separate bowl, and add 1/3 cup of water. Wait 30 seconds as the soil expands. Once the disk has expanded, fill your planter to the top of the jar with this seed starting soil.

We recommend planting 6 – 8 seeds spaced evenly around the jar opening. If you planted the whole packet already, no problem. You may just have a few more seedlings to thin out in the next couple of weeks.

Your seeds a need a warm, moist environment to germinate, and the light 1/8” blanket of soil is perfect for that. If left uncovered, the seeds may not be moist enough to sprout, but push them too far into the soil and they may never have the chance to peek their heads up. We’ve found that 1/8” is the goldilocks of depths — not too shallow, not too deep, but just right!

Temperature and moisture are important factors for successful germination. Strawberry seeds germinate best with lots of light exposure and at ~70 ºF. Keep your planter in a warm, lit spot like near a sunny window (6 – 8 hours if direct sunlight) or under a grow light. Seeds will germinate in approximately four weeks. Remove the lid after seedlings appear.

To start: water your strawberry seedlings regularly. While they are still small (less than ~1/2" tall), gently keep the soil moist using your spray bottle to not disrupt root growth.
Keep watering: Once your seedlings grow past 1/2", add 2 — 3 tablespoons every few days, waiting for the soil to become mostly dry between waterings. Your berries will need less water in early stages, and more as they mature.

The best visual indicator of overwatering is when you tilt the jar to its side and see lots of water sloshing around the bottom. Use a thin instrument like a chopstick to poke a hole in the soil down to the bottom of the jar.
You can carefully invert the jar to help drain the water from the soil, and wait until the soil appears fully dry before watering again. Going forward, add less water each time to prevent excess moisture from building up.

The green stuff is algae, which thrives in moist environments while also having lots of direct sunlight. This isn’t detrimental to plant growth, but if you want to reduce algal growth add water only once the soil has dried out completely.

Soil gnats and fruit flies are common indoors when moisture is present, for example when a cup of water left uncovered or in your case, with damp soil. We recommend watering less frequently so that the soil is less moist. In addition, you can create a diluted soapy solution to spray the base of your plants with. Don't worry – this won't harm your plant. Here's a link to our favorite homemade recipe.

When your seedlings are ~1/2" tall, remove all but the three strongest seedlings. As they continue to grow (~1" tall), remove all but one.

Nope! It helps the plant by reducing the competition between germinating sprouts for nutrients and soil space in the planter.

In order to have enough space for the roots to grow, and for the plant to grow into a healthy, mature plant to continually harvest from.

You can still remove excess plants by trimming using the method mentioned above.

The spikes are made of organic growing material and provide extra nutrients for your plant in critical growth stages. Learn more about the spikes from our partner, ​Jobe’s Organics.

We provide two in your grow kit. Once you have thinned to one seedling, push the first fertilizer spike into the soil. After a few months, when flowers appear, push the second fertilizer spike into the soil.
Keep the spike away from the stems and roots.

Growing strawberries from seed is a little slower than most growers might be used to with herbs or vegetables. It may take slightly longer — but we think it’s worth the wait for such a beautiful plant!
To ensure your strawberries is growing at its optimal rate, place your planter in full sun or under a grow light.

If your wild strawberries seems to be stuck as a small plant, a few things can help: Thin down to 1 seedling — this will maximize the amount of nutrients for a single stem to grow tall and strong.
Ensure it gets 6 – 8 hours of sunlight per day — or supplement sunlight with a grow light. Fertilize — adding a fertilizer spike early can help boost growth if it seems have tapered off.