P.M.Gs. for Strawberries 
There is no crop which responds better to protection by 
P.M.Gs. than strawberries. The picking season can be ~ 
advanced, from three to four weeks and the fruit is kept clean ~ 
and safe from birds, while the flavour is that of full sun- 
ripened fruit. eet 
The best and earliest fruit is obtained from maiden runners 
planted out as early in the fall as possible, Plant two rows 
8 inches apart of an early variety like Dorsett, the plants 
being 12 inches apart in the rows. Stagger the plants in the 
rows so that they are not opposite one another. 
As soon as the snow melts, or at the beginning of March 
if there has been no snow, cover the two rows of plants with 
a single row of P.M.Gs., closing the ends of the rows ‘to 
prevent draughts. | 
If the weather is dry, water outside the P.M.Gs. The 
moisture will penetrate to the roots of the plants without 
wetting the surface soil and spoiling the fruit. When the 
weather gets hot, ventilate the P.M.Gs. along the ridge and 
give a light flecking of whitewash to the roof glasses to 
prevent scorch. 
To pick the fruit, do not move the P.M.Gs., but remove 
the top sheet of glass by means of the ventilating handle 
and panel. | | 
‘You will pick the fruit during May and there is no reason 
why the P.M.Gs. should not then be used to cover a crop of: 
a later variety which may conveniently be grown alongside. 
The P.M.Gs. will keep this second crop clean and protect it 
from birds and in this way can be used for two strawberry 
crops in one season. 
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