Growing Strawberry Plants

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16 Jan 15 Kyle (Australia - temperate climate)
Is there a way to increase the size of my Strawberries? They grow normal size (approx. 20c piece) and taste great. I want to be able to increase the size to the jumbo strawberries. Is it the type of plant or is there something I can add?
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18 Jan 15 Ferran (Australia - temperate climate)
Different varieties grow to different sizes, you can get miniature alpine varieties as well as jumbo ones. Plenty of consistent water with good drainage can increase size as well as lots of compost. cutting of the runners is essential for a full crop. One tip I haven’t tried on strawberries is watering them with whey from cheese making, or milk that has gone off for a slight boost in calcium.
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