All Blog Posts Tagged 'strawberries' (2)

It's no wonder so many Americans suffer with constipation (4 million of us, to be exact). Our diet of meat and processed food contains little fiber. Most of us are lucky if we’re getting in half of the 30 grams of fiber that we should each day. Without that bulk in our diet, it can make bowel movements practically immovable. The human digestive tract was designed for unprocessed plant foods that are loaded with dietary fiber: beans, leafy greens, fresh and dried fruits, vegetables and whole grai… Continue

The best berries and the best production come from plants that were new the previous year. Generally, space your plants 12 in. apart and feed and water according to Mittleider Method. Be sure to water very well. Strawberries bear the best in full sun. After production is over, only allow plants to produce as many new plants as you want for the following year, cutting off all other new runners as soon as possible. In late summer/early fall, dig out the mother plants and dispose of. Dig up the new… Continue