year-round varieties Archives • Strawberry Plants

September 22, 2024September 2, 2024

Should You Cut Strawberry Leaves After Fruiting?

I assume the question concerns traditional, non-repeating varieties. Here we have two schools of thought. One says – cut back, the other – absolutely do not cut back. One thing is certain, if our strawberries look OK after the harvest, meaning there’s no significant disease or pest infestation (especially spider mites) visible on the leaves, the strawberries aren’t overly weedy, they seem to be in good condition and “have life in them”, then, in my opinion, cutting the leaves doesn’t make much sense.🙂
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September 20, 2024September 1, 2024

What is the Average Yield of Strawberry Plants?

The answer is complex and depends on various factors such as 😄 the age of the plants, variety, their health, density, water supply during fruit set and growth, soil nutrient content, presence of bees during flowering, etc. However, an estimate can be made under certain assumptions. Continue reading “What is the Average Yield of Strawberry Plants?”

September 11, 2024August 31, 2024

Which is better for mulching strawberries – straw or black agrotextile?

Much has been written about the advantages of using black agrotextile as mulch. As an old professional, I have no doubts about the purposefulness of its use. But it’s not the only material that can be used for mulching strawberries. Straw, or more precisely, wheat or rye chaff, is equally good as a material that is inexpensive and readily available (unfortunately, not in big cities) and excellently fulfills its role.😀 Continue reading “Which is better for mulching strawberries – straw or black agrotextile?”