One of the most beloved berries of many gardeners is the strawberry garden cultivation care for which contains several secrets. The value of this common berry culture lies not only in its exceptional usefulness to the body, but also in the fact that it gives early harvests of tasty and fragrant juicy berries.
This long-term light-loving and frost-resistant culture requires growing in sunny, sheltered from the wind. Garden strawberries grow well on both light and heavy soils, if only they are well fertilized. In one section, strawberries can be grown for three or four years, then it is transplanted.
The forerunners of garden strawberries on the plot may be onions, garlic and dill, as well as some flowers, for example, marigolds, marigolds, petunia or tulips. Periodically they need to be interchanged. Therefore, some gardeners have two sites for strawberries: one directly for strawberries, the other for vegetables or flowers.
Strawberries garden cultivation care for which begins with the preparation of the site, does not get along well with weeds. Therefore, the place for the plantation of strawberries should be thoroughly cleaned of weeds, especially from wheatgrass and bindweed. Organic and mineral fertilizers must be added to the ground. If the soil is rich, they add from 5 to 8 kilograms of organic fertilizers per square meter, and if it is poor - from 10 to 15 kilograms. Of mineral fertilizers per square meter, you need to make 30-50 grams of superphosphate, 10-15 grams of ammonium nitrate, 15-30 grams of potassium chloride. All fertilizers are distributed evenly over the site and dug up by one bayonet.
You can plant strawberries in the spring until May 10, and at the end of summer - until August 20. If you plant strawberries in September, it may not overwinter, as it does not have time to prepare for winter. In the first year, garden strawberries will give a weak crop, but in the next two crops will be excellent, then the yield will decline.
Strawberries garden cultivation care for which consists of proper planting, is planted in rows, between which there should be a distance of 50 centimeters, and between plants - 15-20. The plot is marked with a cord, along which a furrow with a depth of 10 centimeters is drawn with a chopper. Not in the bottom of the furrow holes are made into which the seedlings are planted. It is necessary to ensure that the roots of plants are placed in the hole freely. It is better to make the paths higher, and not lower than the beds, then the water will not drain from them, but will collect inside.
For planting, you need to use annual plants that have grown from sockets and are well rooted. The seedling should be well developed and have 2-3 leaves, the roots should be at least five centimeters. If the seedling is transported over a long distance, then the roots are dipped in clay mash so that they do not dry out, but it is better to cut a cube from the ground together with the plant. The cubes are placed tightly in a box and transported over a short distance. When planting, you need to ensure that the heart of the plant is not covered with earth.
Some gardeners practice growing strawberries from seeds, which also gives good results. It is possible to sow seeds already in January, if there is a possibility of additional illumination with artificial light. And you can postpone sowing until mid-spring, when there is enough natural light.
Growing strawberries in greenhouses will allow you to get a crop of berries almost a month ahead of schedule. Shelf method of growing, which is also called vertical, can become very effective. In this method, trays or containers with plants are arranged vertically along the walls. However, it is worth noting that in this case, uniformity in lighting can only be achieved using artificial light.
Strawberry garden cultivation care for which requires some attention, be sure to thank the gardener with a good harvest.