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Are my strawberry plants dead?

mjppmjpp Posts: 7
in Fruit & veg
I cut back my strawberry plants (in large pots) last year but they haven’t grown back at all, there is not even a hint of a green shoot. They’re approx 3 years old. 

I’m tempted to dig them out and replace them with fresh plants to ensure I have some home grown strawberries but am I giving up on them too soon? 

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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    My strawberry plants are massive this year...wonder if maybe they got too dry and perished? You can always dig one out and have a look, too late not to have any signs of life. 
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • philippasmith2philippasmith2 Posts: 3,742
    At 3 years old they are probably on their last year anyway but there is no need to cut these plants back.
    Your best bet is always to allow a few runners to develop which you can grow on to produce fruiting plants for the next couple of years - ie work on a 3 year programme for the best results :)
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Check the roots for vine weevils they love strawberry plants. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

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