Berry crops after fruiting need care, Victoria is no exception. How to handle Victoria in the fall? What measures should be taken to ensure yield next year? Let's figure it out.
After harvest
So the last berries are collected. Now we need to remove the weeds and loosen the ground near the bushes. Loosened soil is covered with mullein or horse manure for fertilizer. The first antennae, not even attached, are placed on top of the manure. The rest do not touch, as an adult mustache can take root if cork roots grow. If they do not take root before winter, then in the spring they are removed.
Summer residents ask: "How to process Victoria in the fall?" It is necessary to clear the aisles between the beds from weeds. On the resulting paths, pour chips, sawdust, branches. Such mulching will retain moisture in the soil and prevent weeds from multiplying, which interfere with the strengthening of young bushes. The sooner to weed the beds, the better the new bushes will be able to grow stronger and grow. Manure will not only fertilize the soil, but also maintain the necessary moisture.
October crop care
How to process Victoria in the fall, namely in October? At this time, the soil is mulched with a layer of 5 cm. Sawdust or peat are best suited for these purposes. In the future, beds are covered with spruce branches. Autumn also paves the way for planting Victoria in the spring. To do this, in the middle of the season, the soil is plowed 30 cm, but not loosened. In this form, leave for the winter.
How to handle Victoria in the fall if the weather is warm, dry? In this case, it is recommended to shed the culture well: the soil should be wetted 30 cm or more. If flowers appeared on the plant during warm days, they must be removed. Aisles are dug, and the beds are sprinkled with manure, Kemir fertilizer and a layer of ash.
Victoria can be fed humus. To do this, in the deciduous forest, remove and discard the top layer with dry, unfinished leaves, after which they take deciduous humus and bring it under culture. The result is always stunning.
How to process Victoria after fruiting from pests and diseases? To prevent the development of diseases and the multiplication of pests, Victoria is sprayed with Fitosporin. A solution of water with copper chloroxide rescues from the appearance of gray rot, and water with powdery mildew - potassium permanganate or colloidal sulfur saves. There are ready-made preparations for processing Victoria after harvesting - “Aktara”, “Intavir”, “Zeon”, “Karate”.
Care for Victoria in November
How to process Victoria for the winter? This is the most pressing issue at the end of the fall season. Repairing varieties are covered with a film. In November they put snow retention, as well as traps for small rodents. In late autumn, the beds can be covered with needles, and in the spring they can be scooped up from the base of the bushes for quick heating of the earth. When the snow falls, it is thrown into the area where Victoria grows, and compacted.
If the berries are grown in open ground, then their roots are sensitive to frost, as they are not deep. In the northern regions and those places where severe frosts are observed, the beds should be covered with straw or brushwood. "Insulation" is not crushed, so as not to impede the access of air. Lack of oxygen leads to the development of fungal diseases. For shelter, you can also use burlap, matting or cotton canvas. You can not use tarpaulins for insulation, since under it Victoria fades and rots.
Easy care, prevention of pest breeding, sheltering beds for the winter will provide a good harvest next summer. The more we care about the plants, the tastier and better the berries grow.