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Strawberries are now grown from virus-free runners produced by specialist growers. The old method was to grow under glass cloches, now superseded by polythene tunnels. Soil sterilization is also practised to control disease. In the old days, the ground was mulched with straw. The berries are grown both for dessert and processing. Royal Sovereign is a dessert variety which is grown by similar methods to other strawberries, but requires special care in handling as the berries are delicate and soft. Cambridge Favourite is regarded as a good dual-purpose type. The growth of pick-your-own farms has meant that many people have access to supplies of very fresh strawberries.