"Victoria" is one of the most popular varieties of garden strawberries , which is appreciated, first of all, for the incredible taste of fruits. Like any culture, it perfectly fructifies under the condition of proper care, namely - irrigation and fertilization. We'll tell you about how to feed Victoria in the fall.
How to feed Victoria for the winter?
It is no secret that the introduction of fertilizers in the autumn time is the key to the successful carrying of the winter and a good future harvest in the summer. They are engaged in this, as a rule, in the first half of autumn, in September. Usually during this period the harvest is already collected, the bushes begin to rest. So, it was the most suitable time for pruning the leaves, so that the strawberries do not spend their energy on them. It is after this operation, which is carried out in dry weather, is to fertilize the beds.
If we talk about how to feed Victoria in the fall after pruning, then the options are enough. If you prefer to use only organic fertilizers, then for each bush add the proposed composition. In a bucket of water for 10 liters, mix 1 kg of mullein, then in a mixture, dissolve half a cup of ash.
In the area where the garden strawberry grows, there are several options than feed the Victoria in September from mineral fertilizers:
- Two tablespoons of superphosphate should be mixed with a glass of ash and dissolved in a bucket of water. If there is a desire, connect the mixture with the mullein (1 kg).
- 25-30 g of potassium sulfate, 2 tablespoons of nitroammophoski are dissolved in 10 liters of water, you can add one glass of ash.
How to feed Victoria in the fall after transplantation?
From time to time, the strawberries are transplanted to a new location. Of course, autumn is the most suitable time for this. But we must not forget about feeding. By the way, it is better to conduct it not after the transplant, but before it, introducing it during the digging site. For each square meter will need: 60 g superphosphate, 7-10 kg of humus and 20 grams of potassium sulfate. If fertilizers were not introduced during the preparation for planting, postpone the procedure for the spring.