I had a few large beds of strawberries last season that I obviously planted too many in each bed, the plants were vigorous and healthy and grew and some spread runners over the sides of the raised beds they were in.

I did get some berries but really not as many as I should have. (they were fruiting BEFORE they took over growth wise).

needless to say that they must be thinned drastically.

I'd like to pot up the thinned out ones and sell them. Is there any reason these plants would not produce well this year? Or can I expect only their babies to produce? When thinning, no doubt I'll have to clip the runners and dig them up AS WELL AS many of the original larger plants.

any suggestions on what potting soil and other materials would be best for them?