Once your strawberry plants have finished fruiting, it’s tempting to forget about them until next year. But a little care now will keep them healthy and in good shape so next year’s crop is as good as this one.

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The first job to do is to remove the straw mulch spread below strawberry plants to protect the fruit from soil splash. The old straw is the perfect hiding place for pests such as slugs, so is best removed and composted or disposed of.Next work along the rows in your bed tidying up the strawberry plants by removing any dead or dying leaves. This frees room for new leaves to grow, creating a leafy, healthy plant for over-wintering.

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• Project Idea Name: Once your strawberry plants have finished fruiting, it’s tempting to forget about them until next year. But a little care now will keep them healthy and in good shape so next year’s crop is as good as this one.
• Date: 4/27/2023 9:04:30 AM
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Project Idea Description

The first job to do is to remove the straw mulch spread below strawberry plants to protect the fruit from soil splash. The old straw is the perfect hiding place for pests such as slugs, so is best removed and composted or disposed of.

Next work along the rows in your bed tidying up the strawberry plants by removing any dead or dying leaves. This frees room for new leaves to grow, creating a leafy, healthy plant for over-wintering.