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Varieties: Strawberry  Elsanta; Strawberry Judibel

Fragaria hybrid: Grow in a good, fertile, well drained that has had plenty of compost incorporated. The plants also benefit from incorporation of additional phosphates - such as in Bone Meal. Seaweed feeds are also repaid in crop !  When planting making sure that the crowns are not set too deeply - the  crown must be  above soil level. Space plants 30/40cm(12/15”) apart and rows 60/70cm (2/2.5ft) apart.

Protective coverings such as greenhouse, cloches, polythene will produce an earlier crop and help protect the fruit from birds. Growing in containers is also successful as long as watering is plentiful and regular!! Replace plants after 3 or 4  years as cropping will deteriorate .  It is good practice to divide your strawberry bed into 3 or 4 sections  each containing a different age plant. Straw up plants when the green fruits are seen.  This straw should be removed after fruiting and the plants tied of dead/old leaves and runners .

Pest & Disease: slugs, birds and mould are the maim problems.  Slugs should be picked off or traps set. Mould can be avoided by ensuring good airflow  and removing any fruits that do start to show signs of mould  and birds - netting or another form of protection essential  .  

Harvesting: Pick fruit regularly to avoid mould   - use as soon as soon as possible after picking - I like to sit in the tunnel and consume the crop!!