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In cool areas where spring planting is the rule, an easier method of growing June-bearing varieties is the “spaced- matted” system. Set plants about 2 feet apart with rows 4 feet apart. Each plant will send out numerous runners that take root to form new plants. Allow no more than six new plants to develop, spaced about 6 to 8 inches apart. Cut off all surplus runners throughout the first season. The following season the plants will produce their best crop of fruit and will also make many new runners. Cut these new runners off only where they extend into the space between rows.

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