When establishing a new strawberry bed, can I move plants from an existing bed or should I purchase plants from a garden

Question:

When establishing a new strawberry bed, can I move plants from an existing bed or should I purchase plants from a garden center?

Answer:

Purchase plants from a reliable garden center or mail-order nursery.  Plants from an old planting may be disease infested.  Plants purchased from reputable garden centers and mail-order nurseries should be disease-free.