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Title: Strawberry Plants
Post by: gardenqueen on May 29, 2009, 20:35:57

Not having sent for strawberries by mail before, I was a bit disappointed when they arrived and wondered if this is normal? Roots look alright but each plant, of 25, has one or two leaves on each plant! I have planted them but they look leggy.

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: saddad on May 29, 2009, 20:39:03

Too many leaves would just dry them out in the post, or when planted, if the roots are fine they'll be fine.  :)

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: gardenqueen on May 29, 2009, 20:46:59

Thank you for that Saddad. At least I know now I haven't wasted my money!

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: Deb P on May 30, 2009, 07:49:54

Plant them, you will be amazed how quickly new leaves appear, it's like magic! ;D

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: gardenqueen on May 30, 2009, 08:01:03

All planted now lets wait and see!  ::) Don't suppose I can expect fruit this year, now that would be a miracle! lol  ;D

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: saddad on May 30, 2009, 09:03:13

It's not impossible... I've planted cold stored runners in July and had a crop the same year... (September) they revert to normal times in the second year...  :)

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: delboy on May 30, 2009, 09:26:48

Mine came and were planted, but half of them didn't make it.

The others are growing strongly.

They went in in April, a bit late, but the soil may have had its problems - possibly the manure?

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: gardenqueen on May 31, 2009, 07:13:11

I really don't mind not having fruit this year. As long as they grow well and will produce fruit next year will suit me fine!

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: Sparkly on May 31, 2009, 08:44:41

Do you cut runners off strawberry plants at this time of year? We have lots of developing fruit, but also lots of runners coming through. Want the fruit to ripen!

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: manicscousers on May 31, 2009, 08:46:33

Quote from: Sparkly on May 31, 2009, 08:44:41

Do you cut runners off strawberry plants at this time of year? We have lots of developing fruit, but also lots of runners coming through. Want the fruit to ripen!

we do, puts the strength back into production  ;D

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: Sparkly on May 31, 2009, 08:48:02

That was my thought.

Thanks, I will do that too  ;D

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: saddad on May 31, 2009, 09:28:56

We don't always (forget!)  :-[

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: Deb P on May 31, 2009, 14:48:56

I mean to, but often too busy/lazy....... ;D

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: Tee Gee on May 31, 2009, 19:49:17

From experience!!

Give them a good soaking in a basin/bucket of water before planting out!

I did mine over night!

Title: Re: Strawberry Plants
Post by: shirlton on May 31, 2009, 19:54:27

We always miss some runners. They be crafty little blinders and hide under he straw