Strawberries are not an easy berry to grow. In this article, we will share the secrets of growing strawberries.
How to achieve a rich strawberry harvest
Firstly, to plant the plant, you need to choose a well-lit area with fertile, non-acidic soil.
Secondly, don’t forget about mulching. It is best to use pine needles or straw.
After planting your strawberries, remove any flower buds that appear.
This will help the plant produce leaves and roots.
Therefore, when the flowers are pollinated and begin to bear fruit, the plant has enough energy to grow a larger, sweeter berry.
During flowering of the plantings, a solution of chicken droppings, mullein or slurry should be added to the soil.
Substances are diluted in water, strictly observing the proportions: chicken droppings - 1 to 10, mullein - 1 to 5, slurry - 1 to 3. Plants are watered at the root at the rate of half a liter per bush.
Generally speaking, cooler temperatures and increased exposure to soil moisture can help produce more fruit during the harvest season.
What to do to make strawberries sweet
In order for strawberries to bear fruit well and delight you with sweet berries, we must not forget about such agrotechnical practice as crop rotation.
Strawberries actively grow and develop in a new place during the first three years after planting.
After this, the berries begin to shrink, their taste deteriorates and the yield decreases.
Previously, we told you how to preserve a bouquet of tulips for a long time.
