How Do You Winterize Strawberry Plants in Pots

Winterizing strawberry plants in strawberry pots simply means moving them to an unheated garage. Once the crowns have browned and shriveled and the plants have entered dormancy it’s time to move them. This means that it has been below freezing for several nights in a row.

Should I cut my strawberry plants back for winter?

Cutting back plants after they have completed fruiting helps regenerate new growth for the following year’s crop. And by doing so in mid-summer, it also allows them enough time to grow a bit of foliage for winter protection. June bearing strawberries should be cut back in July after their harvest.

What do I do with strawberry plants at the end of the season?

The old straw is the perfect hiding place for pests such as slugs, so is best removed and composted or disposed of. Next work along the rows in your bed tidying up the strawberry plants by removing any dead or dying leaves. This frees room for new leaves to grow, creating a leafy, healthy plant for over-wintering.