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Strawberries

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I have propagated strawberries from runners.
But I'm now wondering what I should do with these young plants over winter?
Any suggestions? 
Thanks

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  • rceebear
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    I've overwintered some in an unheated greenhouse or polytunnel previously. But they would have been fine outdoors as they are hardy. I kept them under cover to prevent my chickens eating them as they are rather partial to strawberry leaf.
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    What part of the country?
    I leave mine out in the ground - south west uk

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  • RAS
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    Generally better to plant them where you want them to crop in the spring, as their root system develops better. 
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  • UncleZen
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    @twopenny Im in the south
    @RAS did you mean autumn? Because I plan to plant them in spring anyway
  • RAS
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    Yes, although you can crop prepared runners bought from merchants in the spring, the crop is light. These are grown to have a substantial root system before lifting and drying.

    If you plant out your own runners, they need warmth and time to develop a good root system, so plant in autumn. If you want an early harvest, or live in a frost pocket, and want to protect from frost, it's better to plant several in a large container in a cold greenhouse which you keep watered and feed gently once new leaves grow. Small pot bound plants overwintered and transplanted in spring take a year to get going.
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  • twopenny
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    edited 29 August 2024 at 6:14PM
    South should be fine so yes, I agree with Ras. Better to plant them out. Give them a light scattering of Bone Meal which should help the roots.
    Roots develop in autumn, foliage in spring.

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