How Jockeys Earn Money. The average jockey may earn between $30 and $100 per race, depending on the track. A jockey may ride in several races in an afternoon. If he wins, he may receive around 10 percent of the ownerâs winnings, which is usually 60 percent of the purse, although the percentage may vary by locale.
The variety of the strawberry plant determines its lifespan, although a properly cared for plant can produce for up to three or four years. June-bearing varieties require annual rejuvenation to remain productive for more than one season.
Growing Strawberries. 1  It takes about a month to go from pollinated bloom to ripe fruit. 2  Mulch, such as straw (as pictured here) or black plastic, helps keep the soil moist and the fruit clean. 3  These young strawberry plants are sending out runners (the shoots to the left). If your strawberry plants produce runners, clip most of them to allow the mother plant to produce more fruit. Strawberries need at least 8 hours of full sun each day, and they prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.8.