Cut back strawberries?

[Mumbles]

Hi all

My strawberries have fruited sent out runners and now appear to be dying back. We are re-doing are garden so while all the runners are pinned in to other pots it's quite awkward to move them when we need to, is it ok to cut them back now?




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[Kleftiwallah]

You could check a runner and see how the rooting is taking place, if good root system it's O.K. to trim.

Cheers, Tony.

[Mumbles]

Thanks, what about the big crispy leaves on the parent plant, shall I cut them off or leave them?


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[Bigmallly]

Cut them off Mumbles, they are serving no purpose.

[Mumbles]

I like decisive comments like that, will bring my cutters back from the allotment tomorrow and get to it!

[veggiechicken]

Use a pair of scissors - now!!!

[Mumbles]

I would do but all the scissors have gone missing. Please don't ask how I really am stumped on this one!

[veggiechicken]

Nail clippers, pliers, your teeth..................

[Mumbles]

haha don't give me ideas, OH already thinks I'm crazy!

[Bigmallly]

haha don't give me ideas, OH already thinks I'm crazy!

That's ok if he only thinks it..............this will confirm it.........

[veggiechicken]

Just tell him that we advised you to do it that way................then he'll know that we're all crazy

[Raybon]

My plot neighbour lets the leaves die down all winter to make a natural mulch and feed the soil. Her straws are huge and prolific!
Sorry to muddy the water. I'm leaving mine alone this year.

[whiskyman]

None of my strawberries are giving out any runners anymore, did 'nt last year either.