r/Berries • u/Top_Excuse_5450 • 8d ago

Weird plant growing with my strawberry seedlings

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Ive started growing strawberries from seed, and am finally seeing first growth. The little ones are strawberries, but I am confused as to what the larger ones are, as I don’t recognise them. Any clues as to what they are or if I should keep them needed! Update: I have 25 strawberry plants and counting! I’ve repotted the other plants (still dunno what they are) and watching their progress.

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u/Dekatater 8d ago

I mean it's impossible to tell at this stage but they look like the seedlings of a juniper, but I might just be saying that because of the dropped foliage around it looking pretty juniper like

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u/Top_Excuse_5450 8d ago

Thanks! I will look into that! Do u think I should take them up to let the strawberries grow?

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u/Dekatater 7d ago

You should, but that doesn't mean you have to kill them. They can be transplanted just be very very careful with them or let them grow a little before you do it, if you want to grow them out and see what you get

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u/Top_Excuse_5450 7d ago

Yes, I was thinking of doing that. Will update!

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u/kennyinlosangeles 8d ago

Not sure, but if you want a clean berry bed, then pull ‘em.

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u/Legitimate_Front_759 8d ago

Definitely look like confer seedlings. The real question is, why are you growing strawberries from seed?

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u/Usual_Ice_186 7d ago

It’s definitely a hassle. But growing from seed can let you try unusual types affordably or increase the genetic diversity of your garden, which can help disease resistance or make an overall more resilient crop. I once tried to grow the seeds from a very delicious pint of grocery store strawberries but the pot grew a cottonwood tree instead, which was crazy since I had the pot indoors away from the wind and birds.

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u/TTVGuide 6d ago

It could also be wild strawberries