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Old 19-04-2011, 01:22 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
David Hare-Scott[_2_] David Hare-Scott[_2_] is offline
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Default Strawberries !

Snag wrote:
Hey y'all , I have a strawberry question . I bought one of those
packages of 10
(June-bearing) plants at wallyworld , planted them in a prepped bed a
week or so
ago according to the package instructions . How long should it take
before I start seeing new growth ?


It depends on the conditions, if it is too cold they won't do much. If not
in full sun they will be slower.

These are well-rooted (roots 5-6"
long) starts . The wife sez she doesn't think we'll get berries this
year , but the web sites I've looked at seem to indicate a small crop
the first year ... and better in succeeding years depending on how I
care for them . I'm on new ground here , haven't a clue what I'm
getting into . But we love strawberries , and for a couple of bucks
worth of starts and a little work I'm willing to try .


You may get a small crop the first year. Keep the weeds down and manure,
water and mulch during summer. Note that mulch goes under the leaves :-)


David