strawberry 'Sonata'

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plant in single or double rows 30-45cm between plants and 75cm between rows. Plant through black polythene or apply straw to keep strawberries clean. Can be successfully grown in a container, including growbags. See also strawberry cultivation

Remove excess runners

Remove and transplant runners

Can get aphids, slugs, glasshouse red spider mite and vine weevil

May be affected by strawberry viruses and root rot. Fruit prone to grey moulds