Time to Plant 
Karly spring is the best time to set strawberry plants. 
Plants should be set as soon as the ground can be worked. 
Light frosts that do not heave the ground will not injure the 
plants. We cannot stress too greatly the importance of early 
planting. The plants are then fully dormant and the weather 
is most favorable to their becoming established. 
Karly planting is the most important single factor in suc- 
cessful strawberry culture. April in the North; March and 
April in the Central States. 
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 car- 
rying the plant until feeder roots can be sent out. Before 
and during the 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 commercial 
cold storage around 32 degrees, or the bundles should be 
opened and the plants heeled in a V-shape trench. A few cau- 
tions on heeling in: spread the plants thinly so the soil con- 
tacts all roots, pack the soil firmly back in the trench up even 
with the crowns. Keep shaded and water thoroughly, especial- 
ly if weather is warm. 
Planting 
The important points are to have 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 Deep Too High Just Right 
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