[mikegm]

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

[Baldy]

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.

Cheers,
Balders

[mikegm]

Thanks for that...yes they could do with  tidying though!

[JayG]

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.

[Beetroot Queen]

We potted up the runners, they will either be planted in spring or given away.