bare root strawberry plants
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juststarting Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Posts: 21
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:55 pm Post subject: bare root strawberry plants |
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i have bought some bare root strawberry plant in lidl last week the are called elsanta.would they be better planted in big pots or outside in the gardenin the ground or even put the pots outside will they survive the winter and when should i expect a crop.ive also bought some rhubard any advice on that would be well received thanks |
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Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Location: County Limerick
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 1275 Location: cork
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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elsanta is a good variety. can be planted outside now or planted inside or in pots. space them 30 cm X 30 Cm outside or one plant in a 24cm pot and grow outside for a month and then bring inside. You should have your first crop in may if planted inside or in June if planted outside.
Rhubarb, the best early varieties are the Timperley varieties. Plant now into deep well manured rich free draining ground spacing the crowns 60cm apart each way. Clear the ground of any perennial weeds before planting.
michael brenock horticultural advisor (retired) |
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juststarting Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 2:47 pm Post subject: bare root strawberry plants |
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thanks for the help michael and belfast
i have planted the plants outside in pots so from what your saying i should bring them in from outside in early november.i was thinking of putting them in my sun room it is south facing and now and then during the winter we switch on the heat in it.if i bring them in when should they go back out side
thanks again |
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Strawberries respond to a rise in temperature after a period of rest and cool weather. if they are in the whole time they will grow on and may produce a lot of foliage and a small amount of fruit. The blossom is already formed in the bud and normally develops as the days are lengthening.
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