house-elf Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Hi, I have quite a large strawberry plant that has been producing well so far this summer, but i read somewhere that the 2nd year fruits are best to eat - although my 2 year old didn't mind them ! - but what i would like to know is how do i keep the plant alive over the winter months ? Anyone have any experience with this ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 if there in the ground just leave them to it if there in pots make sure they don't get waterlogged or they'll stand a chance of frezeing but don't let the dry out either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The leaves will die back and go brown. I wait and then trim them back to the ground. I leave mine out to the elements and hope for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggalp Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 i leave mine outside all year too, they are growing in a large pot. They get bigger and better every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
house-elf Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 thanks for your replies - i shall do what you you have done, cross my fingers and hope for the best ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 forgot to add pot a few runners up so you get more plants for next year also strawberry plants should be replaced after 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
