Strawberry help

Bdobs · May 6, 2011

Hi guys

I am growing some Strawberries for the first time this year.
I have 6 in an Earthbox.
They are everbearing? I think.

I just planted them about a week ago, they are fairly small and one has put out two flowers.

I read somewhere that I should pinch these flowers until June, then let them fruit for better production. Is this correct, or should I just let them go?

Thanks
Brian

Boutique Tomatoes · May 6, 2011

I've been told the same thing, letting them fruit too soon after planting keeps them from establishing a good root system and hurts you over the long haul.

May 6, 2011	#1
Bdobs Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Martinez, CA Posts: 92	Strawberry help Hi guys I am growing some Strawberries for the first time this year. I have 6 in an Earthbox. They are everbearing? I think. I just planted them about a week ago, they are fairly small and one has put out two flowers. I read somewhere that I should pinch these flowers until June, then let them fruit for better production. Is this correct, or should I just let them go? Thanks Brian __________________ -Brian

May 6, 2011	#2
Boutique Tomatoes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, Zone 5a Posts: 1,109	I've been told the same thing, letting them fruit too soon after planting keeps them from establishing a good root system and hurts you over the long haul.