E6—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, April 21,1984
NEWARK, Del. - If you love the
taste of big, luscious strawberries
fresh from the garden and who
doesn’t then why not start
raising your own this spring?
This popular small fruit is easy
to grow, points out University of
Delaware extension garden
specdialist Dave Tatnall.
Strawberries take up little space,
thrive with ordinary care, have
few serious pest problems, and can
produce amazingly big crops (at
least a pint from each original
plant). They can be eaten right out
of the garden, are easily frozen,
and make delicious jam.
The best source of strawberry
Hunting bill signed
HARRISBURG - Legislation
introduced by Rep. Terry Scheetz
of Lancaster County to curb crop
damage caused by hunters has
been signed into law.
The legislation, House Bill 686,
was approved by the state Senate
in late March and signed by Gov.
Dick Thornburgh last week. The
new law prohibits hunting and
trapping in unharvested fields
without permission from the
farmer.
“I’m especially pleased that my
measure was approved - nearly
unanimously - by the General
Assembly without substantial
change,” Scheetz commented. It’s
enactment now is especially
timely, since it will go into effect in
early July - months before the
hunting season.”
The law calls for fines and
damages to be paid by those who
fail to comply. Hunters who break
the law would be subject to a $lOO
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Helpful tips given for growing strawberries
plants is a man uiuci mu aery mat
specializes in fruit plants. They’re
usually sold in bundles of 25 or
multiples of 25. Fifty or 75 plants
are usually adequate for the
average family. Buy only plants
certified virus-free, cautions
Tatnall.
Suggested varieties include
early- bearing Earliglow, Midland,
Fairfax and Redglow; midseason
Guardian, Surecrop, Midway and
Re'dphief; and late-bearing
Sparkle, Jerseybelle, Marlate and
Redstar.
You can plant strawberries as
soon as the ground is easily worked
in early spring. Late March
through mid-April is the best time.
fine and a year-long suspension ot
their hunting privileges.
The act also transfers en
forcement responsibility from
local police to state Game Com
mission officials.
“Farmers aren’t the only ones
who will benefit from the law,”
said Scheetz. “Hunters will ac
tually have more land available to
them once fields are harvested.
“By requiring hunters to stay off
unharvested fields, the law would
result in fewer farmers posting ‘no
trespassing’ signs on their
properties. Then, after harvest
time, the fields would be open to
hunting.
“Ultimately, all parties could
benefit from this proposal,” added
Scheetz. “Farmers will- have less
crop damage, hunters will en
counter fewer ‘no trespassing’
signs, and local police will face
fewer enforcement problems. ’ ’
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Select a sunny, well drained
location. It could be part of your
vegetable garden.
Prepare the soil as you would for
any garden. Spade or rototill and
level the surface, mixing in some
fresh mushroom soil, compost or
similar organic matter. Then
spread about 3 pounds (6 cups) of a
5-10-10 or 5-10-5 fertilizer every 100
square feet and thoroughly rake in.
Set the plants in rows 4 feet
apart, with 18 to 24 inches between
plants in the row. Make the holes
big enough to spread out the roots.
Be sure the crowns (bases) of
plants are level with the soil
surface. Press the soil firmly
around plants, then give each a
pmt of water or liquid fertilizer.
Remove all flowers the first year
to encourage more vigorous
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growth and greater yields the next
year. Allow all runners to develop
until early fall. Keep rows about 24
inches wide, with a 24-inch
clearance between them. Since
weeds, especially grasses, are a
serious threat, hoe or hand weed
your strawberries frequently and
thoroughly, advises the specialist.
With proper care, next year your
strawberry patch should be
brimming with succulent red
berries awaiting your eating
pleasure.
Learn more about growing
strawberries at the University of
Delaware Cooperative Extension
Service’s upcoming Lawn and
Garden Expo Saturday, April 28,
from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at
Townsend Hall on Route 896 in
Newark. Extension vegetable
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the proper planting procedures for
strawberries.
Other features of the program
include a sick plant clinic, tips on
lawn mower care, a tree planting
demonstration, and a display of
lawn and garden equipment and
supplies. In addition, garden
transplants will be for sale.
The Lawn and Garden Expo will
be held in conjunction with Ag
Day, the College of Agricultural
Science’s annual student-run
event, which features bluegrass
music and square dancing, a
petting zoo, pony rides, a chicken
barbecue, and other educational
and entertaining events for the
public. Admittance is free for both
Ag Day and the Lawn and Garden
Expo.
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