Strawberries require about half the fertilizer of tomatoes. Too much fertilizer will reduce yield.
In europe you may have access to "frigo" crowns, which are specifically fattened up at the nursery for growth as an annual. They arent really available in the states.
If you have some room in your refrigerator, you might be able to store the crowns there over the winter after they go dormant. Roll them up in a plastic bag with damp newspaper. Do not close the bag.tightly, and check the moisture level occasionally. Damp not wet.
Crowns will be productive for 3 years, so its best to set some runners if you want to keep going.
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