Care of Plants 
Before setting, the roots should be covered with water so that 
they may soak up all water possible. This will aid in carrying the 
plant until feeder roots can be sent out. Before and during planting, 
keep plants protected from wind and sun and moist at all times. If 
plants cannot be set soon after arrival they should be removed from 
the crate, the packing material moistened, and repacked loosely. 
Stored in a cool, damp place they will keep in good condition three 
or four days. If plants must be kept longer, should be kept in com- 
mercial cold storage around 32 degrees, or the bundles should be 
opened and the plants heeled in a V-shaped trench. A few cautions 
on heeling im: spread the plants thinly so the soil contacts all roots, 
pack the soil firmly back in the trench up even with the crowns. 
Keep shaded and water thoroughly, especially if the weather is warm. 
Planting 
The important points are to have the roots straight down with 
the soil packed firmly for their entire length and the crown even 
with the surface. Proper depth is very important (see illustration). 
Roots should be clipped if too long to get in straight. 

Too High Just Right 
Fertilizer and Manure 
Well rotted stable manure, compost or similar materials are very 
good for strawberries. May be applied just before soil is prepared 
or if used on the preceding crop, results are practically as good. 
Complete commercial fertilizers (approximately a 5-10-4 mixture) 
give good results and are used by many successful growers. To aid 
the plants in getting a vigorous start fertilizer may be applied broad- 
cast and thoroughly worked in the soil a week ahead of setting plants, 
or may be applied as a top dressing at the first cultivation after plants 
are set. Apply evenly and brush off any that may be on the leaves. 
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