QuestionsHow to growFruitStrawberriesstrawberry runners 0 Vote Up Vote Down john murphy asked 13 years ago I potted some strawberry runners about 3weeks ago and just wondering how long to leave them before sniping off from main plant.there is definitly growth in the runners but i dont want to take them to early. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago When you see some roots appear at the bottom of the pot.