Has anyone tried mara des bois strawberry please. Ken Muir do them & they will fruit this year. I want them for a hanging basket, any other recommendations please but need to fruit this year. I am considering the frozen ones too.
Have them in my garden - They are very good and they will produce the same year .I have grown them in tubs and they were sucessful.
Tom
Hi forgot to say - Hapil are both prolific and reliable in dry conditions and have a good flavour as well .If you want the best flavour -- gariguette (but not so prolific)
Tom
Sorry can't help very much, but I'm trying Mara des Bois this year. I almost decided to not grow strawberries any more as I couldn't find a really yummy variety. I have to admit I have been tempted by the great reviews they get and I can't wait to try them ;D
I look forward to the results of your tastings Jayb. If I get them the will go in a hanging basket within the chicken run. The birds can't get them in there ;D.
I have maras de bois in my garden and they taste good but not as good as gariguette which I also grow (you can also buy gariguette from ken muir and they`re very early ones.
tom
:oOhh..Janny..just make sure your basket is high enough..mine would gobble them up in a blink given any chance for it...I do give few for my girls though..after all they lay so many eggs.. ::) ;D
Goodlife, they will be fine. The run is 5' 6" high so I can walk in there. They will not be getting any unless they buck their ideas up. Not laying enough. I spoke to the breeder this week & mentioned it. She said no treats until they start laying properly. They are not very impressed with me. Plus I've blocked the nest boxes off so they have to roost. I would love to hear what they say about me when they go to bed ;D ;D ;D.
;D ;D ;D I sometimes think of the film Chicken Run, cos they do look like they are plotting some times, butter would not melt when they can see you looking though ;D
I think your girls may attempt a little gymnastic or possibly aerobatic training when it comes to ripe strawberries! But only when you turn your back ;D
They will definately be plotting against me. No treats, not happy. They march up & down in the corner waiting.