Every year, garden strawberries give growth. In this case, leaves, mustaches and peduncles appear. In the fourth year of life, growth stops, yield decreases. In order to get a good crop of large and ripe berries again, you need to rejuvenate the plant. For this, a strawberry transplant is carried out . In the spring it is uprooted, young rosettes of the plant are transferred to a new place. For propagation of strawberries, a light, well-ventilated area is selected. It is not recommended to grow this crop under shrubs and trees.
As saplings, young sockets are chosen that are formed on long shoots-tendrils. They grow from the mother plant, so they are no different from it. Seedlings should be no older than three years old, they are sufficiently formed and have a developed root system, while the plant is not yet "tired", it will give abundant inflorescences with subsequent fruits.
Strawberries are transplanted in the spring so that the plant can not only take root, but also adapt to a new place and conditions. This culture does not grow well in shaded places, but it is unpretentious to soils. Of course, it is desirable that the earth be slightly acidic loamy. In the event that the groundwater is shallow or the place chosen for planting strawberries is swampy, it is recommended to do a good drainage. If the soil has an acidic pH, then you can carry out such a simple manipulation as liming.
Strawberry transplantation is very effective in spring (early May). Some experienced gardeners break up a plot a year before planting and sow it with peas or beans. For a relatively short period of time, a large amount of mineral substances, especially nitrogen, will accumulate in the soil. In the fall, legumes are harvested, and the ground is dug up. Two months before planting, that is, in the month of March, it is necessary to prepare the soil. To do this, dig it again, mixing it abundantly with humus. Since strawberries are transplanted in spring, when soils are especially poor in minerals, it is recommended that in addition to organic fertilizers, superphosphate and potassium-containing substances be added to the ground. During the day of planting, the land is abundantly watered.
The most favorable planting of strawberries in the spring in cloudy weather. Mustaches and yellowed leaves are cut off from seedlings. Outlets should already have a good root system. Many gardeners recommend shaking off the remains of the earth from the roots. After this, the roots are cut to a quarter of their length. Before planting, they are dipped in a pre-prepared solution, which includes clay and manure.
Strawberries are planted in even rows at a distance of 25 centimeters from each other both in length and in width. In some cases, the landing is carried out in two lines at a distance of 30 centimeters, as a rule, this method is used to save space. After all the seedlings will be moved to the open ground, the garden is abundantly watered. Sprinkle the earth on top of peat. Sometimes they are mulched with sawdust. If strawberries are planted in the fall, it is best to pick up a special mulching material that is left in the garden for the winter.