If you love strawberries but hate spending money on new plants every year, we’ve got the perfect solution for you. With this simple gardening hack, you’ll never need to buy strawberry plants again—and you’ll enjoy a bountiful harvest season after season.
The Secret to Unlimited Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the easiest fruits to regrow from runners, the long stems that sprout from mature plants. Instead of discarding these runners, you can use them to propagate new strawberry plants for free.
How to Grow New Strawberry Plants from Runners
- Identify healthy runners: Look for long stems with small leaves and roots forming at the nodes.
- Pin them down: Gently press the node into a small pot filled with compost or directly into the soil.
- Secure with a peg: Use a bent wire or a small stone to keep the runner in place until it roots.
- Wait for roots to develop: After a few weeks, the new plant will establish its own root system.
- Cut the runner: Once rooted, snip the connection to the parent plant.
Why This Method Works So Well
Strawberries naturally produce runners to spread and reproduce. By harnessing this process, you can create an endless supply of new plants without spending a penny. Plus, these new plants will bear fruit just as well as store-bought ones.
Tips for a Bigger, Better Harvest
- Choose the right variety: Some strawberries produce more runners than others.
- Rotate your plants: Replace older plants with fresh ones every few years for maximum yield.
- Keep soil nutrient-rich: Feed your strawberries with compost or organic fertiliser.
With this clever trick, you’ll never run out of delicious homegrown strawberries—and your garden (and wallet) will thank you!
