I liven Zone 7A. After planting my strawberry plants in mid-March, the plants are growing good and strong. I'm looking for advice on how to end the season:
June-bearing Strawberry plants - I cut them back in Late August, down the crown. I took advantage of the leaves being gone to ensure they aren't over-crowded. I have no more than 1 plant per square foot, however they've left their matted rows. They have grown back, but are still shorter than the Day Neutral plants which I did not cut back.
My plan is to apply fertilizer and leave them uncovered until Late November-Early December, allowing them to go dormant before I throw some straw on top of them.
Please Critique.
June-bearing Strawberry plants - I cut them back in Late August, down the crown. I took advantage of the leaves being gone to ensure they aren't over-crowded. I have no more than 1 plant per square foot, however they've left their matted rows. They have grown back, but are still shorter than the Day Neutral plants which I did not cut back.
My plan is to apply fertilizer and leave them uncovered until Late November-Early December, allowing them to go dormant before I throw some straw on top of them.
Please Critique.
