On Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:51:45 +0000, ZeroZero
wrote:


I have two strawberry beds growing well. However I find that when I
pick the strawberries a few have chunks taken out of them and many many
many of the green strawberries have been disconnected at the stalk and
simply are found lying on the floor.

Have you any protection for them ? I think its birds.

This year must go down as one of the best years for growing almost any
fruit. My Strawberry bed, 12ft by 4ft, has produced so many that even
the neighbors are getting tired of eating them, freezer is full and
have run out of Jam jars.

I cover with a tent made out of fleece, to keep off the birds.