Question on strawberry and gooseberry

 I have a strawberry bed that is getting very overgrown and
needs to be thinned out.
I was thinking of digging the lot up and replanting the best
plants.
My problem is not knowing the best time to do this, is it best
to do it now before the winter or should I wait until the spring ??

Next question is on my gooseberry bushes, they need to be trimmed
back but I don't know the right time to do this.

Help please.

Wally

 
That is exactly what I am doing with mine.  It's overgrown and the soil
underneath is horrid.

Currently I'm going over with empty pots of soil, finding runners, and
clipping them into the pot (so still attached to original plant).
I think I need about 200, including a bunch to give to my dad, so it's a
long work in progress.  I'll leave them in pots until the spring, then
transplant them.

 

Thanks Vicky, Do the runners have to be attached or can they be separated
and replanted ??

Wally

 wrote:


I only separate them once its clear that the new plants have put down
decent roots, ie: they poke out of the bottom of the pot.
Runners pegged down in July certainly can be separated
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wrote:


I only separate them once its clear that the new plants have put down
decent roots, ie: they poke out of the bottom of the pot.
Runners pegged down in July certainly can be separated
New site in the making,
Lincolnshire Gamemakers for 2012
http://2012volunteer.co.uk/

Thanks Derek

Wally