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Old 18-10-2004, 11:21 PM
Jeanne Stockdale
 
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"Connor T" wrote in message
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even in their first year?

"Cereus-longispinus" wrote in message
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Just let the plants be and enjoy the red color of the leaves in winter.

You
should leave the plants outside over the winter because they are cold

hardy.


"Tony Benfield" wrote in message
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I grew strawberries for the first time this year, I have just put the

tub
into the greenhouse to overwinter.
the leaves are starting to turn red and some are becoming dry and

brittle.
should I cut back the foliage at all, and if so by how much?

anyone got any ideas?



Although relatively frost hardy they will welcome the protection of the
greenhouse, especially from the damp.
Leave any dead foliage removal untill the spring growth starts when it is
easier to decicide whats alive and dead.
Water very sparingly over winter. Now is a good time to pot up runners if
you have any.

Regards
Pete - Nanneys Bridge Nursery
www.thecanalshop.com