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