5 tips — and 1 secret — for growing strawberries

Here’s a little quiz for Tucson-area gardeners: When is the best time to plant strawberries: September, January or March?

Timing

Use lots of organic matter when planting. Try a combo of compost and composted manure or worm castings, then add 2-4 inches of the organic mat…

Proper planting

Selecting plants