6-pack of strawberry plants (Meijer ~~ $5.99)
Liquid Fence (Meijer ~~ $12.99)
Strawberries (Quinault)
Plant in full sun.
Everbearing variety produces fruit throughout the growing season.
Water 2-3 times per week until established.
Grows to 8" tall
Space 8-12" apart
After planting, cover soil with mulch (straw is preferred) to deter weeds and to keep the fruit off the soil. This will keep your fruit clean and prevent rot. Will bear fruit year after year.
I got some strawberry plants at Meijer and planted them this morning-- again, between the rain storms. They seem pretty healthy, but who knows. I put six plants in four squares. I need to get some mulch or hay to put down under them. I'm wondering if I could just tack down some weed fabric instead. If the purpose is to keep weeds out and give the strawberries something besides dirt to lay on, it seems like that would work just fine. Maybe I'll give it a try since I already have most of a roll of fabric.
I got some Liquid Fence which is for deer and rabbits. I don't exactly think deer are my problem (haha!) but I definitely think it's the cutesy bunnies that are digging in my garden. I sprayed it in the grass around the perimeter of the garden. It smells putrid...so of course, Laika loves it. Immediately after I sprayed it, she came over and was all, "Whoa! This is the best smelling stuff I've ever smelled! I need to hurry up and lick this delicious goodness off this grass!" I'm definitely going to need to make sure it's dry before letting her out.
