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Growing on the High Plains: Strawberry Alarm Clock

We all know that nothing compares to sun-ripened strawberries, home-grown in your own backyard. Well, spring has sprung, so it’s ripe time to begin planning your future crop.

 
On today’s Growing on the High Plains, it’s strawberry fields forever. We’ll talk about the best growing locations, soil conditions, mulching options, and available varieties.
 
Whether you solely seek an occasional shortcake, or if jam is your jam, you can find the very berry to suit your sweet tooth and culinary cravings. Just remember that growing strawberries is a long game, and significant fruit production is unlikely in the first year as they root down. But with a little simple planning and maintenance, you’ll be reaping the fruits of your labor for years to come. 
 

Jenny Inzerillo joined HPPR in 2015 as the host of High Plains Morning, our live music program that airs weekdays at 9 am to noon CST. Broadcasting from KJJP in beautiful downtown Amarillo, she helps listeners wake up with inspired music from our region and beyond. Tune in for new voices in folk/Americana, deep cuts from your favorite artists, soulful tracks from singer/songwriters across the world, and toe-tapping classics dating as far back as the 1920s. Plus, discover underground greats that just might be your new favorite band.