
Plant:
Strawberries

Adaptation
Throughout the United States.
Planting Method
Select dormant or growing plants. Pick off all but 2 or 3 of the healthiest leaves. Prune away a third of the roots. Set the plants 18 inches apart with the roots fanning outward. The crown should be just above the soil level. As runners develop, maintain the rows no wider than 18 to 24 inches. Runners can also be removed throughout the season and established as separate plants.
Soil
Any good, well-drained garden soil that is high in organic matter. pH 5.5 to 7.5.
Water
How much: Apply enough water at each irrigation to wet the soil to a depth of 8 to 10 inches. How often: Water when the soil 1 inch below the surface is barely moist.
Planting
Early spring.
Fertilizer
At planting time, add 1 pound of Scotts All Purpose Flower & Vegetable Food per 100 square feet, or 1/4 pound per 25-foot row. Side-dress after harvest every year with 1/2 pound per 25-foot row.
Harvest
For maximum production the second year, remove blossoms and runners the first planting year. Plants will usually be productive for 3 to 4 years.