Impatience

I planted alpine strawberry seeds a LONG time ago. It didn't take too long for little seedlings to germinate. I cheered them on, all the while thinking of the delightful, juicy, plump strawberries I would pluck from them once they had grown.

But that's the problem - they've never grown more than a few millimeters tall.

Today, while partaking in the joy that is shopping at Plants Plus in my local area (hooray for supporting small business!) I noticed some strawberry plants begging to be taken home for just $3.95.

So I caved because I'm sick of waiting for this...

(Do you think I have a future in hand modeling?
Keep an eye out for these fingernails in the next dishwashing detergent commercial!)

to turn into this...


I am trying to work out where I've gone wrong with my seedlings. I know I planted them in the correct season according to the packet. They were planted in coir (shredded coconut fibres) with no other soil or additives so perhaps there is a severe lack of nutrients. It could be that they require sun and I've kept them too shaded or perhaps the strawberry plant is just a slow grower.

I may try to transplant the weeny seedlings into a better, more nutrient filled soil tomorrow to see if this helps them along at all.