There are not many people in the world who would be indifferent to strawberries. But those who would like to acquire their own strawberry plantation, probably much more. About whether you can plant strawberries in the spring and how to do it right, we'll talk today.
Can I plant strawberries in spring?
As in the case of most perennials, you can grow strawberries in autumn and spring. Autumn (or rather late, as it occurs in the last decade of August), landing justifies itself in regions with a warm climate and mild winters. In more severe conditions it is recommended to plant strawberries in spring, so that until the autumn deterioration of the weather the bushes managed to take root and get stronger. But wait for a full harvest in the spring planting year is not worth it.
How to plant strawberries in spring?
Step 1 - find the right place
To strawberries on the garden feel free, you need to choose the right place for her planting. It is best if the site is located on a small elevation, oriented to the south-west. The soil must be both loose and nutritious, as well as protected from possible accumulation of thawed or groundwater. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the plants that grew on this site last season. Ideal predecessors for strawberries will be legumes, root crops or siderates, but after the nightshade plant strawberries are highly discouraged.
Step 2 - prepare the garden
Strawberry refers to a fairly "voracious" plants that require an increased amount of nutrients. Therefore, in the fall, the planned site should be dug by carefully selecting the remains of weed plants from the ground, and at the same time to add organic matter (humus or reparting manure) and mineral complexes to the soil. Particular attention should be paid to the acidity of the soil - it should not be more than 5.5-6.0 pH.
Step 3 - choose the way of planting
Planting strawberries in spring can be both traditional (unconventional) and agrofibre. For traditional planting choose one of the following options for planting beds:
- Planting by separate bushes. In this strawberry is planted at intervals of 50-65 cm, and further carefully remove the mustache and weeds. This is a rather laborious method, but it justifies itself due to the high quality of the harvest.
- Planting in rows. Strawberries are planted in rows with intervals of 20 cm between shrubs and 40 cm between rows. Care, as in the previous case, requires a lot of effort.
- Planting the nests. Strawberries are planted in the form of a hexagon, with one plant located in the center, and six others - at a distance of 10 cm from it. This method makes sense when it is necessary to place a large amount of planting material on a small area.
- Planting carpet. With this method, the mustache is not removed and the strawberry grows "wild" way, forming a kind of carpet.
How to plant strawberries in spring on agrofibers?
Landing on agrovolokno produce as follows:
- Lay the agglomerates overlapping and fix with special pins.
- In the locations of the bushes, make a cut with a cross 5x5 cm.
- Plant strawberries in rows or nests, digging small holes in the places of cuts on the fiber.
- Equip tracks, lay in the aisles of the board or tile.
How to plant strawberries in the spring?
Placing the bush when landing at the desired depth - this is one of the pledges of successful survival of seedlings. The most important rule - the "heart" of a strawberry rosette should in no case be below the soil level. Ideally, if it slightly rises above the bed, or in extreme cases be level with it.