8 MODERN STRAWBERRY GROWING 
water in the topsoil, as there is a break be- 
tween the topsoil and the subsoil and there- 
fore a lack of rise of soil water. Even with 
several waterings the plants are not saved 
where there is a break in the capillarity. 
The question then arises if the only 
available place for strawberries is in sod, 
how shall one go about in order to plant 
strawberries the next spring? Fall ploughing 
and not inverting the sod is the solution. 
This kills the grubs, starts the decay or 
breaking down of the sod, and gives a greater 
chance for connection between the upper 
soil and subsoil. The preparation before 
planting, however, must be the most thor- 
ough possible. 
