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Mon, Aug 25, 14 at 12:49
| I bought 2 strawberry plants back in May along with a large planter, I figured I'd let them start in there and then transplant them in the ground once I had a spot for them. Well now it's the end of August and they're still in their planter! I know I can't put them in the ground now, so what are my options? I read that you can keep them inside and let go dormant to bring back in Spring. There are several runners which I'd hate to cut off but I guess that's what will end up happening. They're so lush and full of potential for next year, I'd hate to just let them die! Thanks in advance! |
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| Of course you can put them in the ground now. It's the best time for it. |
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| Really? I assumed with the summer ending and fall coming up they wouldn't do so well... |
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| in your zone the roots need to establish themselves before the plant goes dormant or it will just dry out and die. |
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| In fall, they'll put out a good root system before going dormant, a couple months of growing weather. Then in spring they should be ready to go. Keep them well watered while growing and mulched after they go dormant. |
This post was edited by ltilton on Mon, Aug 25, 14 at 19:55
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