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Newville, PA

It seems that this past winter was too harsh for some of the strawberries in our patch. We lost quite a few and the strawberries we are getting are not very good. I wanted to replace some of the plants, but I know it is getting pretty late. Question is, can I plant some plants still and will they be alright for next year? I will pinch off the blossoms so the plants will focus on roots and plant growth.

6/1/2015 8:22:50 PM

Corryton, TN

For commercial production we plant new plants every year in September. With care the plants typically increase rapidly in size producing 3-6 crowns at the base of each plant before freeze. Harvest in May-June and plow under in Julyish and repeat. Rotate field/patch yearly to reduce diseases and weeds. We grow on raised plastic beds with 1 dripline under plastic. Two rows of plants on 14" centers 14" apart on each row of plastic.

6/2/2015 4:00:33 AM