What to do with strawberry plants?

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mikegm

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What to do with strawberry plants?
« on: November 24, 2013, 17:46 »
I was the new owner of a 5 rod allotment yesterday (Saturday)  I have inherited a large strawberry patch. The plants themselves (or the leaves)still look green & healthy. What should I now do for the best, cover with fleece or just leave uncovered. Advice please

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Re: What to do with strawberry plants?
« Reply #1 on: November 24, 2013, 18:00 »
Pretty tough plants - I've never covered them (nor seen anyone else do it) - might be worth tidying them up - getting rid of dead leaves, cutting out any runners etc.

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Re: What to do with strawberry plants?
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2013, 18:34 »
Thanks for that...yes they could do with  tidying though!

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Re: What to do with strawberry plants?
« Reply #3 on: November 24, 2013, 18:37 »
Bear in mind that strawberry plants have usually passed their best after the 3rd year - you presumably won't know how old they are but it might be worth trying to guess which might be the oldest, especially if they could do with thinning out anyway.
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Re: What to do with strawberry plants?
« Reply #4 on: November 24, 2013, 19:08 »
We potted up the runners, they will either be planted in spring or given away.


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