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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.Best wins; GoPro, £2K, Brittany week, festival tix twice, Bath break, Sweden spa break, iPhone x2, £250 Amazon x2, tech bundle, 55" TV, Haven break, £1K, Smeg mixer, 3 night spa break, Greenhouse, posh tent, house plants, 2 pairs boots, posh mattress, year tailored supps, £250 lingerie, £150 buyagift, £250 hotel0
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What part of the country?I leave mine out in the ground - south west uk
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Generally better to plant them where you want them to crop in the spring, as their root system develops better.If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing0
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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.If you've have not made a mistake, you've made nothing3 -
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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