Stawberries Question (vanity)

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[Leaning Right]

As a rookie gardener, I planted some strawberry bushes two years ago. I did not get any fruit that year, but I was told that was normal.

Last year I got fruit, but the strawberries were all no bigger than a thumbnail. What went wrong? Any advice would be appreciated.

[Leaning Right]

And another question for you strawberry farmers. Do you protect your strawberries with netting to keep the birds out? Is that necessary?

[fwdude]

Where do you live? That plays a lot into it.

[left that other site]

Actually, little steel balls are quite effective when dealing with strawberries.

(Actually I do not have an answer for your question, but I suggest you try the “WEEKLY GARDENING THREAD” posted every Friday on FR. Everybody there is very helpful!)

[GraceG]

Are they not being polinated?

[Servant of the Cross]

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

[FreeAtlanta]

Obamacare taxed

[Jeff Chandler]

I planted a bunch of strawberry plants from cuttings when I was a kid. I got strawberries the first year. That was in Southern California in well-mulched soil.

[Leaning Right]

Obamacare taxed

Or global warming, or climate change.

[lormand]

Plants have different fertilizing needs than it does in normal growing phases. When the plant is starting the flowering phase, give it the proper food.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

“Where do you live? That plays a lot into it.”

Yes, that is the first question that I would ask. Climate is the very first consideration.

[Leaning Right]

Where do you live?

Near Pittsburgh, PA.

[Jonty30]

This person needs to keep enriching her soil.

If my grandfather were still alive, I’d ask him. He could grow vegetables that you had to use wheelbarrows to carry out of the garden.

[Jonty30]

http://www.provident-living-today.com/Growing-Strawberries.html

[BipolarBob]

You might consider joining a gardening club. Have your soil tested for mineral deficiencies or excesses by the county agent. Essentially I mulch almost everything. I use a wide variety of soil conditioners and fertilizers which I use in small amounts but over a wide period of time. I have several compost piles going all year long.

[IM2MAD]

High nitrogen fertilizer encourages leaf growth. We use fertilizer with a high middle number, which encourages bloom.

We have a huge strawberry bed and are picking a quart or so a day at the start of the season. Later we’ll have to invite friends to come and pick. We can only use so many berries. We also mulch with straw and use netting to discourage the birds.

[Darksheare]

Iron content in the soil plays a role.
Don’t overthink it though.

[ImNotLying]

If you planted bushes, you did not plant strawberries. Maybe you planted raspberries.

[IM2MAD]

Forgot to add the variety we plant. It’s a June bearer named Honoye. The berries are large and flavorful. We end up with gallons in the freezer and lots to share with friends.

[cripplecreek]

If you planted bushes, you did not plant strawberries. Maybe you planted raspberries.

LOL oh man that's funny.

[Tenacious 1]

If you planted bushes, you did not plant strawberries. Maybe you planted raspberries.

Yes. Please post photos of these "strawberries". Lol