When to plant strawberry in Colac
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to late MayColac area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to early NovColac area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Colac. 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.