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Moving strawberries

LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
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Hi all

I have these strawberries in a planter that is disintegrating and wanted to shift them into a bed that i can more easily net. They've already got quite a few fruits on them so I was worried about whether I should move them or not?

Thanks


I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 

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  • bertrand-mabelbertrand-mabel Posts: 2,697
    If it is so bad then yes you should move them but make sure you take a big root ball for each plant and then once replanted give some soaking.
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    bertrand-mabel said:
    If it is so bad then yes you should move them but make sure you take a big root ball for each plant and then once replanted give some soaking.
    Thank you!
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wouldn't worry about moving strawberries at any time. They're almost indestructible.
    Water well, dig out, replant and water in.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    @Fairygirl 👍🏽👍🏽
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • EustaceEustace Posts: 2,290
    @Latimer I would rather wait until the fruits ripen, may be a few more weeks. After picking, you can move the plants.
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  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    @Eustace last year the birds got all the fruit because I couldn't get it under a net! 😆
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • ponicsarea7jvaaEU4ponicsarea7jvaaEU4 Posts: 4
    Th strawberries look amazing! I have mine in the garden but I like your planter a lot
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  • Slow-wormSlow-worm Posts: 1,630
    Totally agree with Fairygirl - they're tough as old boots - mine pop up all over the place in pretty poor soil, and have always survived being moved at any stage. 👍

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