{
  "schema_version": 1,
  "record_type": "plant",
  "slug": "strawberry",
  "common_name": "Strawberry",
  "botanical_name": "Fragaria x ananassa",
  "family": "Rosaceae",
  "summary": "Strawberries are low perennial fruit plants that reward full sun, correct crown depth, even moisture, clean fruit protection and planned renewal from healthy runners.",
  "categories": [
    "soft fruit",
    "perennial crop",
    "container crop"
  ],
  "growth_habits": [
    "summer-fruiting",
    "everbearing",
    "runner-forming"
  ],
  "lifecycle": "Short-lived herbaceous perennial",
  "difficulty": "Moderate",
  "requirements": {
    "light": {
      "minimum_direct_sun_hours": 6,
      "preferred_direct_sun_hours": 8
    },
    "soil_ph": {
      "minimum": 6.0,
      "maximum": 6.5
    },
    "container": {
      "minimum_volume_litres": 10,
      "minimum_diameter_cm": 25,
      "plants_per_container": 1
    },
    "spacing": {
      "minimum_cm": 35,
      "maximum_cm": 45
    },
    "planting_out": {
      "minimum_reliable_temperature_c": 5,
      "frost_tolerant": true,
      "label": "Plant crowns",
      "note": "Plants are hardy, but open flowers need protection from late frost"
    },
    "harvest": {
      "typical_uk_months": [
        "June",
        "September"
      ]
    }
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "id": "rhs-growing-strawberries",
      "publisher": "Royal Horticultural Society",
      "url": "https://www.rhs.org.uk/fruit/strawberries/grow-your-own",
      "supports": [
        "types",
        "site",
        "planting",
        "spacing",
        "containers",
        "runners",
        "harvest"
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "umn-growing-strawberries",
      "publisher": "University of Minnesota Extension",
      "url": "https://extension.umn.edu/gardening-minnesota/growing-strawberries-home-garden",
      "supports": [
        "soil",
        "planting_systems",
        "watering",
        "renewal",
        "problems"
      ]
    }
  ]
}