21/06/2026
Sometimes you just gotta start over... 🍓
Our strawberry box didn't produce very many berries this year. 😔
We had already discussed pulling the plants because the garden bed had become completely overrun with weeds with not way to get them out without stepping on a strawberry plant.
There could be several issues that need to be addressed regarding the lack of production...
#1 The weeds – They are competing with and suffocating the strawberry roots, making it harder for the plants to thrive.
#2 Accessibility – There was no easy way to reach the berries in the middle to harvest them or get in there to control the weeds.
#3 Too much rabbit p**p! 🐇
Yep, I said it! We've probably added too much nitrogen to the bed. While rabbit manure is an amazing fertilizer, too much nitrogen encourages lots of leafy green growth and not enough fruit production. Next time, we'll focus on adding more phosphorus and potassium with things like banana water, fish emulsion, bone meal, and other fruit-supporting nutrients.
And last but not least...the most likely issue!
These strawberry plants have been in the ground for at least 3 years—maybe longer. Strawberry plants naturally slow down after 3 to 4 years, so sometimes the best thing you can do is start fresh.
So, they're being removed from their box... just for now.
We're going to let those runners keep running and create new plants for FREE. 🌱 That's one of the beautiful things about gardening—there's always another season, another chance, and another harvest waiting.
Sometimes in the garden, just like in life, starting over isn't failure—it's preparing for something even better.
🍓 Jones Farm
