Strawberries in planters
 

Hi

bit aof a novice when it comes to things in the garden, but we have a
planter about 3 feet high with strawberry plants in it.

I recall as a lad that we covered our strawberries in the ground with straw
during the winter to protect them frost [I think].

Do strawberries need protecting from the frost?
If so,any ideas on how to do it with this planter - it's far too large to
move inside.

We live about 500 yards from the coast near Newcastle upon Tyne, and do get
frosts.

Many thanks

Roger C

Strawberries in planters
 

"Roger" wrote in message
...
: Hi
:
: bit aof a novice when it comes to things in the garden, but we have a
: planter about 3 feet high with strawberry plants in it.
:
: I recall as a lad that we covered our strawberries in the ground with
straw
: during the winter to protect them frost [I think].
:
: Do strawberries need protecting from the frost?
: If so,any ideas on how to do it with this planter - it's far too large to
: move inside.
:
: We live about 500 yards from the coast near Newcastle upon Tyne, and do
get
: frosts.
:
: Many thanks
:
: Roger C
:
In the open ground they would be fine but if your pot is likely to freeze
solid for a prolonged time they will need protecting

Strawberries in planters
 

On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:12:43 -0000, "Roger"
wrote:

I recall as a lad that we covered our strawberries in the ground with straw
during the winter to protect them frost [I think].

Where do you live? Is it very cold?
I put straw round the strawberry plants in summer to keep the fruit
off the soil. After fruiting I remove the straw and cut off all the
old leaves. The plants look quite sad over winter, but burst into
growth next year. I've never lost plants to frost and they are on an
exposed allotment in Somerset.

Pam in Bristol

Strawberries in planters
 

"Pam Moore" wrote in message
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On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:12:43 -0000, "Roger"
wrote:

I recall as a lad that we covered our strawberries in the ground with
straw
during the winter to protect them frost [I think].

Where do you live? Is it very cold?
I put straw round the strawberry plants in summer to keep the fruit
off the soil. After fruiting I remove the straw and cut off all the
old leaves. The plants look quite sad over winter, but burst into
growth next year. I've never lost plants to frost and they are on an
exposed allotment in Somerset.

Pam in Bristol

Tnx to all for the advice. I think they will survive the winter without
special protection. The North East of England can get chilly / frosty but
usually not for long.

Roger C