Moonraker wrote:
On 19/06/2012 01:24, Frank wrote:

On the subject of strawberries mine are rotting as they ripen. Probably
the poorest crop yet. Why does our weather go to extremes, is it under
the control of politicians?

Sounds lihe botrytis, which is abundant this year because of the wet
weather. You can actually spray to prevent that occurring, starting at
the flowering stage, but if you don't like the idea of spraying your
plants with fungicide then unless it stays reasonably dry from April to
June, botrytis will probaby show itself. Using straw as a bed for your
fruit will make little difference.