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Flite:
What are folks using these days to keep strawberries off the ground and stop them going mouldy?
I don't think any of our neighbouring hill farmers use small bales of straw any more.
Thanks.

FifeingEejit:
Polytunnels and tables

MikeFromLFE:
Ours are on the ground, growing through holes in weed control fabric.
It looks like a poor crop this year

Flite:
Thanks for the replies.


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Yes, one batch are in a tunnel, but in raised beds. I probably need to ventilate the tunnel more - it's a lot smaller than the one I used to have.


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That would be a good idea if I was planting from scratch, but a fiddly job to fit round existing plants (I did it last year). And if I cut ground cover material it does tend to shed little bits of plastic everwhere - I'd like to avoid that.

Edd:
We're trying strips of cardboard this year, as recommended to me. Only put some down last night so can't let you know how it goes yet

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