Flowering should stop by early July. Remove all blossoms on everbearing and day-neutral strawberries for a period of 6 weeks after planting. Any flowers that develop after this period may be allowed to develop into fruit. Irrigation and Weed Management Strawberry plants need 1 inch of water per week for adequate growth. Water the new strawberry planting once a week during dry weather.
Weed control is essential to insure optimal plant growth.
For home gardeners, cultivation is the most practical control measure. Cultivate often, but shallow, to control weeds. Periodic hand weeding may also be necessary. Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa. This information subject to a usage policy .