Removing Mulch from Strawberries in Spring

U of MN researchers and local farmers discuss and demonstrate different methods of removing straw mulch in the spring, and explain how to know when it's time to remove mulch.
Part of the University of Minnesota Cold Climate Strawberry Farming video series.

[@isabellerininger6249]

What temperature should the ground be to remove mulch? He uses a thermometer but does not say.

[@stephaniefrazee3955]

I'm guessing around 55 degree soil temp? Thats usually when things start to stir in the ground. Greencast online on their resources tab has a soil temp map that I use. I usually wait until the ground soil has a 5 day average of about 53 degrees or so for my zip code.

[@lobo1368]

Ty😂❤

[@gobybikeNY]

What soil temperature do you wait for to remove the straw?

[@alburke6132]

do you not cut back your plants in the fall? thx