Strawberries

[Stu8706]

Just want to confirm my plan is ok.

I'm planning on buying 9 strawberry plants from my local shop.

I have set aside a 1x2metre for my strawberries.

My boss is going to bring me back straw used as bedding for her chickens.

Can I use this as straw as it will have a bit of chicken poo on it? My theory is that it will be washed into the soil 'when' it rains.




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[rustylady]

You don't need straw for strawberries Stu, just plant them in the ground. Straw is used when the plants are fruiting to keep the berries from getting mud-splashed.

[andy_j]

As above, the only reason you use straw is to keep the fruits off the mud

[Stu8706]

Fair enough. I'll just get them in the ground


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