Juicy and fragrant strawberry is one of thethe most popular inhabitants of the suburban area. Summer residents love it not only for its beautiful appearance, but also for its excellent taste. In addition, for gardeners, this berry is a good means of income. And all because it is not very difficult to grow, and in one season you can collect an impressive harvest, which is enough for yourself, and others - for sale. For those who have just decided to breed a strawberry in their area, the following information will be useful.
Strawberry, grooming and growing behind this berryEveryone who decided to divorce her at his dacha should know. After all, it depends on how correctly it will be planted, and later groomed, and the amount of harvested crop will depend. The growing of the garden strawberry begins with the selection of the most suitable place. The main condition - it should be well lit about 8 hours a day, while from the sunlight it should not be shaded by trees and buildings. By the way, plan for the future, so that next to the strawberries did not grow such crops as potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants.
Despite the fact that many summer residents are engaged inplanting strawberries in the fall, best of all, and even more correctly, do it in the spring. In the autumn you can only dig up a place and fertilize it. As soon as a stable warm spring weather is established, proceed to landing. Do not forget to make humus and compost in the ground.
For planting, only healthy strawberries are selected,care and cultivation of which provides a good harvest due to the fact that it is less susceptible to a different disease. Affected seedlings, with yellow leaves may not settle down, or simply will not bear fruit. Plant the seedlings in the evening. In each hole, pour a little water, insert the stalk and fill it with earth. Strawberry shoots should be placed at such a distance that small empty rows form between the bush.
Such a culture, like strawberries, is very fond of moisture,so water it costs about 2-3 times a week, depending on the weather conditions. Water should be done in such a way that the water falls well on the roots. So that the water does not evaporate, strawberry bushes can be covered with pine needles or ordinary straw. Also some gardeners practice this way: the soil around the bush is covered with plastic wrap. This technique helps not only to retain moisture, but also to save planting from weeds, pests. In addition, with the help of polyethylene film it is more convenient to collect fruits, since they lie on it, remaining clean and undamaged.
Strawberry, care and cultivation for which you alreadyFamiliar, needs also feeding. This is usually done twice a season: before planting and after the harvest is harvested. As a fertilizer solution, ammonium nitrate can be used at a rate of 20-30 g per 1 m2. After the harvest, care for strawberries is reduced to the removal of weeds and the introduction of nutritious compost.
In the first year you are unlikely to get togethera good harvest, as a rule, this can be achieved only in the second and third years. In subsequent years, it again declines, which means that strawberries should be planted in a new way and in another place.
Recently,growing strawberries on hydroponics. This term means growing plants in a soilless environment. Instead of soil, water, moist air or artificial substrates can be used. The same substances that are necessary for growth, strawberry gets from the nutrient solution. The very berry is planted in special grooves. If you want, you can also use this method, but in order to do it properly, you'll have to get to know the hydroponics technique better, and it's best to see the strawberries grown in this way live somewhere. By the way, strawberries, the care and cultivation of which you will carry out hydroponics, often gives a much larger yield than when grown in the usual way.
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