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Strawberries

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

STRAWBERRIES

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HOW MANY DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES ARE THERE?

103 DISTINCT SPECIES.
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Why do the seeds grow on the outside of the fruit?

The seeds you see on the outside are actually the plants ovaries and are called "achenes". Each seed is technically a separate fruit that has a seed inside of it.

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HOW MANY SEEDS ARE ON THE STRAWBERRY?

ABOUT 200.
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HOW BIG CAN A STRAWBERRY PLANT GET?

OFTEN 10-12INCHES SOMETIMES 14-16.
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HOW FAR DO THEY SPREAD IN ONE YEAR?

THEY SPREAD OUT ABOUT 4FT.
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