Mulching Strawberry Plants

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This article was published originally on 11/14/2012

It's time to think about protecting strawberry plants from the winter elements. Strawberry plants need protection against winter injury. Proper mulching keeps the plants alive and healthy through the winter for better production next spring. Read more about mulching your strawberries in the ISU Extension & Outreach news release for October 25, 2012.

By Richard Jauron, Department of Horticulture

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