Strawberry

Buy the Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) in Dubai & UAE — a compact, productive plant that rewards you with sweet, juicy red berries straight from your own garden or balcony. Perfect for pots, raised beds, and hanging baskets, strawberries are one of the most satisfying edibles to grow at home. Discover more in our fruit plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Strawberries in the UAE

Strawberries grow beautifully in the UAE during the cooler months, from autumn through spring, when temperatures are mild. Grown in containers or raised beds, they are easy to manage, fruit quickly, and let you enjoy fresh, sun-ripened berries far sweeter than shop-bought. Their compact size makes them ideal even for balconies and small spaces.

Key Benefits

• Sweet, home-grown berries during the cool UAE season
• Compact — thrives in pots, baskets, and raised beds
• Quick to fruit and produces over several weeks
• Sends out runners that give you new plants for free
• Ideal for balconies, terraces, and small gardens

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun in the cooler months; provide light afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; container plants may need daily watering.
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
• Feeding: Feed with a potassium-rich fertiliser every couple of weeks during flowering and fruiting.
• Season: Plant in autumn for the best harvest through winter and spring; protect from intense summer heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to grow strawberries in the UAE? Plant in the cooler months (autumn to spring) for the best fruiting.

Can I grow strawberries on a balcony? Yes — they do excellently in pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes.

How long until they fruit? Strawberries typically begin producing berries within 6–8 weeks of planting.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.