Strawberries

Strawberries perform best when adequate water is provided.  Always water early in the day so tat foliage has a chance to dry before nightfall.  This practice will help prevent leaf diseases.

Because optimum fruit, root and plant development occurs at relatively cool soil temperatures, a mulch is recommended to help keep the soil temperatures down.  Additionally, a mulch will help to preserve soil moisture, control weeds and keep fruit clean.

Strawberries require regular feeding to produce a good crop.  They should be fertilized at time of planting and early in the spring in subsequent years.  Apply a second feeding shortly after harvest.  Never apply fertilizer to strawberries late in the growing season, as this predisposes the plants to winter injury.