When to plant strawberry in Mantamaru
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late AprMantamaru area, hot desert
- Plant seedlings: late Jul to late JulMantamaru area, hot desert
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mantamaru. 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.