This may seem like basic stuff but I am in need of advice as I haven't grown strawberries before. Just for a try I planted out 4 different varieties. Some early some mid and some late croppers. I realise this is a little early but my first fruits are ripening now bu I think 2 or perhaps 3 of the plants have sent out runners. I'm not quite sure what to do with them. I understand that now the runners are set that all the energy the plant takes in will be spent on the runners instead of the fruit. Will this in any way spoil the taste of the fruit and shound I anchor the runners and grow more plants from them or should I chop them off and expect a larger crop of fruit? Thankyou for your help
Jane ( obviously a novice)