Successful Response of Cold-Stored Strawberry Plants Dug in the Fall1

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Abstract The effects of temperatures, before digging and during storage, on the physical condition of cold-stored strawberry plants and their field response are given. Results for 3 of 4 varieties tested under Maryland conditions indicate that most strawberry plants dug in the fall can be stored successfully for 5 months at 30° F. Early digging of non-dormant plants is a feasible method of avoiding winter injury without causing loss of salable plants. Removing leaves from certain varieties before storage had no detrimental effect and probably should be done to avoid the development of decay in storage.

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