Some 20 years ago, the idea came to me that strawberries planted in the fall might be the secret of greater production, especially when the matted row system grew the crop. The matted row system means that the mother plants are usually set from 18″ to 30″ inches apart in the row, with rows from … Read more
Strawberries are an integral part of the home vegetable garden, and they can be expected to produce satisfactorily in well-drained soil that yields good vegetables. Twenty-five plants will supply more than enough berries for the average-sized family because one or two quarts of berries can be expected from each plant that you set out. Early … Read more
For 20 years, I’ve raised strawberries on the same plot. I have no way to get to the water. Drouth has caused my few partial failures. Many need more space to rotate garden crops or plots with strawberries. To them, I offer these tested strawberry-growing suggestions: Stick to recommended varieties, those your station approves, or … Read more
Red ripe strawberries, mouthwatering and packed with flavor, firm and without blemish—how long since you have had really good berries? Perhaps you are fortunate and are treated to the surplus from your neighbor’s garden. But if you are less lucky and must rely on the nearest supermarket for your supply, you know how seldom really … Read more
Does sawdust, marsh hay, and straw make good mulches for strawberries? All are good, but if using sawdust it is advisable to increase the amount of nitrogen in the fertilizer given strawberries for the first few years since the bacteria use up the nitrogen as they break up the mulch.