Even though more care is needed under this system, advantages include higher yields, larger berries and fewer disease problems. In this system all the runners are removed so only the original mother plant remains. Removing the runners causes the mother plant to develop more crowns and flower stalks. Multiple rows are arranged in groups of two, three or four plants with a two foot walkway between each group of rows. General Care Strawberries are among the most widely grown fruit in the home garden.
Strawberries prefer a well drained soil, high in organic matter.
They need full sun for the highest yields, at least 6 hours per day. Do not plant strawberries where peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes have grown. These plants could harbor Verticillium wilt, a serious strawberry disease. Strawberries need about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season. During the first growing season, remove flowers of June-bearing strawberries as soon as they appear.