Strawberry plants: gardening after fruiting
Many people wonder what is important to do in the garden after strawberries bear fruit.
What to do after fruiting strawberries
After the strawberries have fruited, remove any mulch you used.
This will improve air flow to the plant and protect the strawberries from slugs and snails.
It is also important to remove the protective film to provide easier access to the plant for watering and other care.
This will also help birds get to the plants and clear them of insects.
After you have harvested the entire strawberry crop, trim all the shoots.
To replace missing plants, add new beds and use new shoots for propagation.
Additionally, remove weeds and dead or dying strawberry leaves from around the plants.
This will make room for new leaves to grow and allow the plant to survive the winter.
In summer varieties, old leaves can be trimmed back to encourage new growth after the last fruits are harvested.
If any plants look completely dead, remove them.
This way, your strawberries will bear fruit well next season.
