When to plant strawberry in Taunton
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid AprTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to late OctTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Taunton. 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.