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21 Sep 14, Dan (Australia - temperate climate)

Could be over watering or botrytis rot. Are they showing any sign of mold?

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09 May 14, Tsholofelo (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

What are types of strawberry?

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30 Apr 14, (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate)

I would suggest that you leave the runners go and create new plants . But only 2 to 3 runners per plant and cut the rest of the runners back. Since they are already in their second year you will have to replace your plants next season , and all the baby plants you have started from the runners can create your new bedding for the next 3 years. You will have to start a new bedding next season rather make your new bedding now so that you can get rid of the harmfull grubs and grass then plant a cover crop such as buckwheat before you transplant your new plants out .

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29 Apr 14, Jack (Australia - temperate climate)

My strawberry plants have sent out heaps of runners when do I cut them off.?

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29 Apr 14, kay leemon (Australia - temperate climate)

Could you please tell me what to do with my strawberry plants. They are in their second year and have gone mad with lots of leaves and runners. Do I cut them right back? Awaiting your reply.

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17 Jun 14, farmgrl (South Africa - Dry summer sub-tropical climate)

It is best to cut them and dig up the roots (if they have rooted) many recommend replanting runners in a different location to avoid disease I have never done this tho and am relatively successful with them being in the same place for years. The runners seem to produce a bit more prolific but not by much but you should replace plants every 3 to 4 years.

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16 Jun 14, guy (Australia - temperate climate)

I did not 2 years. I got a lot of strawberry but as big.I think it is best to cut them and plant them or give them away

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24 Mar 14, Jill (Australia - temperate climate)

To avoid the problem of birds getting to your strawberries, plant brightly coloured petunia in the same bed. I had a great crop this year and didn't lose any to the birds.

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12 Mar 14, Dan (Australia - temperate climate)

Try Bunnings, they usually have some hanging around for about $3 to $4

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05 Mar 14, johan van stryp (South Africa - Humid sub-tropical climate)

I stay in margate on the south. Coast my quistion is att wich time is best too plant runners out and how long dose a strawberry carry fruit in a year..and how big of land do I need to make it profiteble

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