When to plant strawberry in Mount Barker Junction
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid AprMount Barker Junction area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early NovMount Barker Junction area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Mount Barker Junction. 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.