Water well in dry weather
Mulch with straw as the plants flower to keep the developing berries off the ground
Replace plants after two or three seasons, to keep them productive and restrict disease.
Pull the old leaves off the plant after the harvest, to encourage fresh growth and allow light to reach the crown.
Can be grown from seed, but quicker, free and more reliable from runners sent out from the mature plants after cropping
Aim to sow 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 20°C / 68°F.45 cm apart in fertile well drained soil in a sheltered sunny site
Weed the patch well, as the plants will be in position for a few seasons
Abundant late season crop.
Dark red fruit
Collect as the fruit ripen and use at once. If frozen the fruit does not hold its shape on thawing but can still be used for jam or ice cream