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Strawberry runners

PotwomanPotwoman Posts: 77
in Fruit & veg
I am overrun with runners on both allotment and at home in pots 😳. All from mother plants less than 3 years old   . I can’t bear to discard any healthy looking plants.   Would they be ok in pots  against a wall ?   Thanks in advance  

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  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    All my strawberries are going in pots in my back garden this year as last years crop on the allotment ripened beautifully and was then eaten by rats. I have learnt my lesson. 
  • PotwomanPotwoman Posts: 77
    What size pots do you use ? 
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    I am planning to use some 30cm pots. I imagine they will need more food and water but as they are now in my garden not the allotment that should be easier. It’s not perfect but I lost the whole crop last year. 
  • BigladBiglad Posts: 3,265
    I find that they are often better off in pots or planters - seem to get less 'interest' from diners!
    East Lancs
  • debs64debs64 Posts: 5,184
    There are a lot of rats at the allotment I suppose it’s only natural all that free food. My strawberries will be better off in the garden where I can watch them. I have 2 cats so rodents are not a problem. 
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