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Posted by melodydf1953 (My Page) on Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 17:43
We had fewer strawberries this year (let the weeds get hold of them), but there are MANY, MANY "daughter plants".
I've been thinking of selling some since I could never use them all (even in my 100' row). Any advice on how to do this? My cousing dug plants last November and took to Texas with her. We just wrapped the roots in a damp paper towel and put them in a ziplock bag. Think that would work? |
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Fall Strawberry Plants
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Since there were no responses, I thought I'd try my post again.
THANKS
We had fewer strawberries this year (let the weeds get hold of them), but there are MANY, MANY "daughter plants".
I've been thinking of selling some since I could never use them all (even in my 100' row). Any advice on how to do this? My cousing dug plants last November and took to Texas with her. We just wrapped the roots in a damp paper towel and put them in a ziplock bag. Think that would work? |
RE: Fall Strawberry Planting
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| Melody: The reason you didn't receive any responses is that nobody knows what to tell you. If you want to sell some strawberry plants, by whatever method, that is a decision for you to make by yourself. Most of us are not here to advise on business decisions. As for whether your fall-dug strawberry plants would survive the trip, that may depend on how skilfully you dig and package them, as well as how and when they are planted after arrival. Lots of people who trade plants do so in ziploc plastic bags -- I have done it myself. But nobody can say for sure they will arrive safely and in good condition, and that is why many of us do not try to sell plants, though some of us give them away. Don Yellman, Great Falls, VA |
RE: Fall Strawberry Planting
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- Posted by jolj 7b/8a/SC (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 19, 09 at 17:58
AMEN,
You should rotate your old plants for daughter plants every year or two.
Never keep plants past three years, they are a waste of your time. Most books I have read & people I know replace thier plants every year. I confess, I am a LAZY gardener & replace mine by the 3 year.
After this I would sell them as is, you can put 2" pots down before the daughters root & will not have to worry about digging them next year.
Good Luck. |
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