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Strawberries are easy to grow and have much more flavor than store-bought. In addition, you know exactly where these strawberries came from, how they are grown and what chemicals are or are not used. Do you need any more reasons to plant your own strawberries? Then let’s get started! You should choose a place for your strawberry bed that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight a day. Strawberry plants like moist, but well-drained soil, so choose an area that will be easy to water regularly, as berries also do not tolerate drought well. Spring strawberries will be shipped to you as bare root plants. We have a short video that shows you how easy it is to plant them and that will ensure your success. Spring strawberry plants should not be allowed to produce fruit the first year; it weakens the plant. So, simply nip the flower buds off during the first year, enjoy the green ground cover, and look forward to the following season’s fantastic crop! Once the first frost has occurred or snow is expected, cut your plants back to about 1”, thin your plants as needed and apply fertilizer; we recommend Plant-tone. Apply a thick layer of mulch, like straw, to protect your young plants, removing the mulch in the spring when new growth appears. You can simply rake the straw in between the plants. This is the most exciting time! Watch them grow and enjoy your harvest! For a space-saving and highly attractive strawberry patch, take a look at our Pyramid Space Saver planting system, complete with its own sprinkler. We also have a couple of articles, Strawberry Growing Tips and How Many People Will a Strawberry Plant Feed? to guide you in your endeavor. |
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