When to plant strawberry in Alexandrina
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid AprAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: mid Jun to late SepAlexandrina area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Alexandrina. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A favourite for gardens and pots that fruits from spring into summer. Plant runners in autumn or winter into rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, keeping the crown at soil level. Mulch with straw to keep fruit clean, and net against birds.