Lifting and dividing strawberry plants helps rejuvenate older plants by encouraging new growth. This leads to healthier plants that are more productive in future seasons.
Strawberry plants naturally spread by sending out runners, which can result in overcrowded beds. Dividing them gives each plant enough space to grow, reducing competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
Overcrowded strawberry patches are more prone to disease due to poor air circulation. Dividing the plants can reduce the spread of fungal diseases and improve the overall health of your strawberry crop.
By lifting and dividing your strawberries, you’re ensuring that each plant has the resources it needs to produce larger, healthier fruit, leading to bigger harvests in the years to come.
Strawberries typically produce their best fruit in the first 2-3 years. By dividing and transplanting healthy runners, you can extend the life of your strawberry bed and maintain a productive patch for many seasons.
Lifting strawberries allows you to refresh the soil by adding compost or fertilizer. This boosts nutrient levels and creates a more fertile environment for new plants to thrive.
Late summer to early fall is the perfect time to lift and divide strawberries, giving the plants enough time to establish roots before winter. This ensures they’ll be strong and ready to produce abundant fruit in the next growing season.
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