Some cultivated plants are able to grow in one place for many years, while other garden crops very quickly deplete the soil and already in the 3rd year significantly reduce the yield. Strawberries also belong to such crops, the berries of which are so awaited by both adults and children.
One of the methods to increase productivity is to fertilize plants with mineral fertilizers, but oversaturation with them does not contribute to soil enrichment. A more productive way is to use natural organic fertilizers obtained as a result of growing green manure.
Siderata for strawberries are plant species that have a beneficial effect on the composition and breathability of the soil, repel pests and prevent the appearance of certain diseases when used properly
The answer to the question of when to sow green manure depends on the purpose of growing green fertilizers. Plants are used as mulch or to protect young seedlings. Siderata for strawberries are sown in spring, summer and autumn.
In the spring, plants sit around holes prepared for planting strawberries. When rooting seedlings, you do not need to get rid of siderata, which will protect the seedlings from return frosts and the scorching sun.
It is important to prevent seed ripening so as not to turn green helpers into weeds. Once the siderates for strawberries have reached the flowering phase, they must be cut and the tops used as mulch. Cut greens require oxygen to become fertilizer, so do not scatter siderata deep into the ground.
In the summer, green manure is planted in the area where young strawberry mustache will be planted in August. Soil using green fertilizers with a well-developed root system will be quickly restored.
If you want to plant strawberries in the spring, winter green manure is sown on the designated area in the autumn to prepare the soil. The best siderates for growing strawberries are mustard, rapeseed, peas, lupins, marigolds, dill, and phacelia.
Mustard and rapeseed belong to the Cruciferous family and enrich the soil with phosphorus and sulfur; they are used to loosen and structure the earth. Since cruciferous plants quickly develop and grow the vegetative part, they are conveniently used for the rapid cultivation of mulch.
Peas, lupins and other legumes are especially good because their nodules are inhabited by nitrogen-containing bacteria that enrich the soil with nitrogen - the best fertilizer for plants.
Marigolds or dill planted around the beds will protect the strawberries from many types of pests. In addition, the vegetative mass of these plants is an excellent material for mulching and protects crops from weeds.
An ideal siderat is phacelia, which quickly builds up green mass, distracts parasites and pests, and has excellent decorative qualities.
Siderats for strawberries play an exceptional role in the renewal and enrichment of the soil. Using these cultures and knowing the features of their growth, you can use your site as efficiently as possible.