07-21-2007, 09:45 AM
I just bought some Quinault strawberries at Walmart and was pleased to read this about them:
"Strawberries 'Quinault' Strawberry-Everbearing:
Nothing compares to the mouthwatering flavor of home-grown
strawberries.'Quinault' is a heavy producer of large, very sweet fruit.
Use it in jams, preserves, tarts, and pies.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Plant strawberries in early spring.(OF COURSE I PLANTED MINE NOW) Water them often through July. Do not plant
them where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, or okra were planted the
previous year. There is a disease that sometimes attacks these plants that will
also attack strawberries. When planting, make sure that the roots are spread
apart, and not tightly packed in a small hole. The plant will spread faster if
the blossoms are removed so that more runners can be produced. The second year,
allow the buds to stay so that fruit can be produced. Because strawberries have
shallow roots, they should be fertilized during the growing season."
Edited by - Nancy Fryhover on 07/21/2007 13:48:02
"Strawberries 'Quinault' Strawberry-Everbearing:
Nothing compares to the mouthwatering flavor of home-grown
strawberries.'Quinault' is a heavy producer of large, very sweet fruit.
Use it in jams, preserves, tarts, and pies.
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:
Plant strawberries in early spring.(OF COURSE I PLANTED MINE NOW) Water them often through July. Do not plant
them where tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, or okra were planted the
previous year. There is a disease that sometimes attacks these plants that will
also attack strawberries. When planting, make sure that the roots are spread
apart, and not tightly packed in a small hole. The plant will spread faster if
the blossoms are removed so that more runners can be produced. The second year,
allow the buds to stay so that fruit can be produced. Because strawberries have
shallow roots, they should be fertilized during the growing season."
Edited by - Nancy Fryhover on 07/21/2007 13:48:02