[Maryann]

Sorry - I'm sure this must have been asked in the past but I'm hoping to go out this evening to pot up some runners and a quick answer would be soooo helpful.

Does it matter which of the runners you select to pot up for new plants?
By that I mean on the runners there are usually lots of little mini plants coming along - should you only select the 1st one and cut off the remaining plants?

Thanks for your help.....as always very much appreciated.

[sueanthony]

I wouldn't worry too much, they are very easy to propagate.  In fact last year I left my strawberries in the ground at the lotty and when I came to weed and prepare ground for this year, I was inundated with runners, so just detatched them from the mums and potted them up and I think nearly all of them took!  I think most of my friends and family now have strawberries in pots and hanging baskets this year.  The show goes on!

[Maryann]

Hi Sue
Thanks for reply and sorry it took so long to read it but haven't been near computer for a while as too busy in garden.

As it happens fate took a hand as no time to pot up runners and as you say they are happily rooting themselves all over the place!

Sometimes I worry too much ;-)

Thanks again.
M.

[sueanthony]

Hi Sue
Thanks for reply and sorry it took so long to read it but haven't been near computer for a while as too busy in garden.

As it happens fate took a hand as no time to pot up runners and as you say they are happily rooting themselves all over the place!

Sometimes I worry too much ;-)

Thanks again.
M.

You are welcome Maryann.  Glad to have been of help X