tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post149074888983870839..comments2023-10-14T02:09:53.948-05:00Comments on Krazo Acres: Is there a Secret Strawberry Society?Carolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-87304705734701017602013-05-25T18:11:04.197-05:002013-05-25T18:11:04.197-05:00My strawberries actually do pretty good here in th...My strawberries actually do pretty good here in the high desert, never had any problem with mushy spots BUT I have to get to them before the stinkin' lizards! LOL!!Candy C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07863818451136277378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-88367997627816362572013-05-24T14:02:03.200-05:002013-05-24T14:02:03.200-05:00Strawberries want a slightly acid soil and I agree...Strawberries want a slightly acid soil and I agree with Susan above, they need mulch, Wood chips or saw dust works well, when I was young my mother used the shredded wood from a swamp cooler. If you can find a woodworker they would most likely be more than happy to give you shavings or saw dust. Just make sure you leave room for water to penetrate the mulch.D.Hausmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748675030971499881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-69233572240649686282013-05-24T12:31:34.560-05:002013-05-24T12:31:34.560-05:00I have mine in long pots, with straw all around ea...I have mine in long pots, with straw all around each plant them up to the base of the plant and then I've covered them with birds netting. This has prevented the snails, slugs and birds and the harvest has been healthy and sweet. I don't use any kind of bug spray at all. I have also been clipping some of the runners to provide more strength in the main part of the plant.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-9857744776729659582013-05-24T10:41:31.601-05:002013-05-24T10:41:31.601-05:00I have always had a hard time growing strawberries...I have always had a hard time growing strawberries too. I have tried them in two different beds and I end up with almost the same scenario as you. Last year I decided to give up and took the remaining few plants I had and planted them in a large container, put them on my deck, and told them, "Good luck." I have ignored those babies to the point where I forget to water them. Low and behold, I have strawberries this year. I haven't received enough to can, though I could probably freeze them until I have enough, but we have been eating several everyday as a snack and they are still producing. Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-92066391616023206812013-05-24T10:06:39.783-05:002013-05-24T10:06:39.783-05:00I always defer to Mama Pea for all things gardenis...I always defer to Mama Pea for all things gardenish. I mulched mine this year and one end pretty much died, while the other end is doing fab. My biggest problem are the GD chipmunks. This year, too, I have completely mulched around the plants with sawdust. This seems to keep the berries dry and stifle 'some' of the weeds. Nothing, NOTHING, about gardening is easy.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-68482447567206613382013-05-24T08:30:14.306-05:002013-05-24T08:30:14.306-05:00I've spent the last two days hand picking roly...I've spent the last two days hand picking roly poly's from around the base of each plant. I think my leg is forever messed us from squatting! I used leaves like you did and that proved to be an excellent home for the damn bugs. Anyways, I was thinking about putting sand around each plant to dry the little bastards out like a desert. But I'm not sure if that would hurt the berries. <br />The berries that have turned an ugly shade of purple while waiting on me to pick more are the tastiest in my opinion. So yes they do ripen in the house ☺Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326069783582536184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-20504929211331962872013-05-24T04:27:01.358-05:002013-05-24T04:27:01.358-05:00Mine were doing fine until all the rain this week....Mine were doing fine until all the rain this week. I just posted a "whine" about it too.<br /><br />Hang in there! Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597093453934852571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-77445052395183653982013-05-23T22:57:59.846-05:002013-05-23T22:57:59.846-05:00So this is the first year for these plants? 2nd t...So this is the first year for these plants? 2nd tear is better. Keep in mind they don't like wet/soggy soil it makes for mushy berries that don't keep well. I cap mine and pop them I the freezer till I get enough for jam or what ever. After following a few posts from MamaPea over at http://ahomegrownjournal.blogspot.com/ mine are doing much better & this is the second year for them. Good luck!Katididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.com