Strawberry 'Bolero'

Mulch with straw under the plants when they flower, to raise the developing fruit off the ground
Pull the old leaves off the plant after fruiting to encourage new growth and let light into the crown

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Bolero is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting Bolero in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 5.0 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in moderately acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Can be grown from seed but easiest from runners made by a mature plant

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Strawberry plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Plant in a bright sunny position, direct in the soil or in pots, containers, hanging baskets, grow bags.

As Bolero is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Bolero is a ‘perpetual’ type, this means that they generally have two flushes of growth and so produce a second crop. Useful if the weather can be unreliable.
Harvest as they ripen, but freezing destroys the structure if the fruit but is fine for jam or ice cream

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.