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["Bill Russell" <shaman@pennswoods.net>]

It seems that my years old strawberry patch is declining from, probably, virus problems. So I plan to spray with weed killer and replant. How long should I wait before replanting?

 

Bill Zone 5

 

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Jim Fruth

To: NAFEX

Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2008 9:02 AM

Subject: [NAFEX] So close....strawberries

Mark wrote, " My conclusion: people up north, even though it's colder, get
plenty of snow to insulate their plants."

Mark,
    A year ago, I got no snow here in North Central Minnesota.  The frost
penetrated down 6', more is some places.  I hadn't covered my strawberries;
I never do. The plants were just as healthy as ever and I got the same
amount of berries that I normally get.  Honestly, I don't know what all the
fuss is about with people thinking they need to cover their strawberry
plants.  You know, it is really difficult to kill a strawberry plant.
    Could it be......................I have a soil test done every year to
keep my strawberries at optimal fertility.  Could it be that strawberry
patches that aren't maintained at proper levels of fertility are the ones
that need winter protection?  Possibility?

Jim Fruth
Brambleberry Farm
Pequot Lakes, MN  56472
For jams, jellies & syrups:
www.bberryfarm.com
(877)265-6856 [Store]
(218)831-7018 [My Cell]

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