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Looking after strawberry plants in winter
davidglossop
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in Fruit & veg
Hi
l have suspended two soil pipes horizontal and cut holes in them on top about half way up I have drilled a few drain holes.
i have planted about twenty plants this year and have religiously removed the runners and flowers as advised for a healthy crop next year.
the plants are looking very well however with them being suspended should I take them down in the winter months and perhaps store in the garage or perhaps cover up with a clear sheet to keep the frost etc off.
Also how do I feed/water throughout the winter? I live in Sheffield so we often get snow
Thanks in advance
Dave
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I'd sit them on the ground, but no need for frost protection.
As their roots don't have a huge amount of soil round them, I'd keep an eye on it to make sure it's not drying out. Rain should see to it though.
Many thanks for that. I'll suspend them again in the spring