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13 Jul 23, Ellen (USA - Zone 8b climate)

After plants have made fruit, how to I care for them in the hottest time of the year (July & August)? Then how to I care for them during winter?

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13 Jul 23, (USA - Zone 8b climate)

After the fruiting period, it's best to trim off any old yellow leaves and remove any mouldy fruit that may still be attached. This helps maintain plant health. Over winter applying a layer of mulch around the base of the plant provides insulation, helping to regulate soil temperature and retain moisture.

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05 Jun 23, Murray Dillner - (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)

Hi, I livein a cold climate during the winter, how do I look after strawberry plants when they stop flowing. They have heaps of runners. Do I cut them off and store in a container out of the cold? Should I cover them and keep the frost off them and leave in the ground? Novice grower of strawberries Thanks Murray Lake Tarawera Rotorua

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07 Jun 23, (Australia - temperate climate)

If you spot any dead or dying leaves on your strawberry plants, go ahead and pluck them off. This will make way for new leaves to sprout up. When it comes to runners it depends on how old the plant is. During the initial couple of years, it's a good idea to snip off the runners as soon as they pop up. This way, the plant can channel its energy into producing more fruit. However, once the third year rolls around, you can start utilizing some of those runners to create new plants through propagation. If you're worried about frost, you can try mulching them. Or, if you prefer, use a row cover, burlap, or even plastic to cover and protect them.

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18 May 23, Mari (USA - Zone 9b climate)

How best to get rid of worms in my strawberry plants?

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19 May 23, (USA - Zone 11a climate)

Pick them out.

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18 May 23, Mari (USA - Zone 9b climate)

Which strawberry plants will grow best in zone 9B California?

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29 Apr 23, Nick Sloan (USA - Zone 8b climate)

what exact soil would you reccomend, should i put in it direct sunlight? and is it okay to water the leaves if it’s on a tier planter? thank you so much for your time

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08 May 23, (USA - Zone 6b climate)

Any good soil, direct sunlight, water low or in the morning.

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12 Apr 23, (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

Hi, Looking for ideas on low chill stone fruit varieties with successful fruiting along the kzn Westville area. I am getting mixed information with some claims of high humidity being problematic. As a kid we had a green variety of peach that bore 100's if fruit but cant find the exact variety. Thanks Mohammed

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