VIPs! Very Important Plants!
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Planting
Strawberries are planted in April in preparation for the following year’s harvest.
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Blossoms
Blossoms are removed from the new plantings in May, allowing for more strength to go into the plants, and ensuring larger more plentiful berries the following June.
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TLC
Cultivating and hoeing are constant through the growing season. While all of our fields are well tended to, the new plantings receive a lot of extra TLC for the first year!
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Water! Water! Water!
Water is crucial for a healthy crop.