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Choose
a sunny, sheltered site. Plant bare-rooted plants between July and
September. Create a small mound in the planting hole, spread out the
roots and place the crown level with surrounding soil.
Container-grown plants can be planted at any time. Cover unprotected
plants if frost is expected. |
New plants can be raised from runners in June or
July. Bury a small pot filled with compost. Secure a plantlet to the
compost with a hairpin. Remove the runner beyond the plantlet. Water
well. Once rooted remove the plantlet from the runner and plant on. |
Prune when
the last berries have been picked. Cut off the leaves about 3 inch
about the crown and remove unwanted runners. Remove any mulch or
weeds surrounding the plants. |
Well-drained, slightly acid, light soil. A month before planting
remove all weeds, add well-rotted manure or compost. |
Apply a
general fertiliser in March or April. After fruiting apply a
high-potash feed. When the fruit begins to swell mulch around the
plants and under the fruit with straw. Watch out for slugs |
Keep new plants well watered. Water established
plants during dry weather. |
Pick
fruits which are red all over. Do not pull the fruit away from the
stem. |
Eat as
soon as possible but can be kept for a few days in a cool place.
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