Strawberries are incredibly easy to grow, and are well worth the extra effort for their sweet, juicy fruits, which are far superior in flavour than anything you can buy in the shops. Hardy strawberries thrive in full sun in moisture-retentive soil, and propagate themselves by producing runners, from which new plants grow.
Fragaria x ananassa 'Symphony' is a Scottish-bred late-season variety, bearing bright, glossy red berries with a good flavour. It's perfect for growing in conjunction with early season strawberries, in order to extend your cropping potential. Place straw under immature fruits to reduce the chances of slugs eating them, and replace plants every three years, as they gradually produce less fruit with age.
