More 7 years ago I Propagated strawberries and strawberry mustache. But the more time passes, the more obvious it became the method of cons. Degeneracy and decrease yield.
Ridge were occupied, the new varieties is simply nowhere to try out. In one of the seasons I decided to planting seedlings of the new varieties of strawberries. Tangible benefits quickly noticed. healthy plants, take care of the seedling was easier, the anticipation of the future harvest sweeter berries. Share transition experiences with a mustache on the seeds.
The strategy of growing seedlings of strawberry
Strawberries - fussy, hard to take care of it, we need not only knowledge and skills but also a clear discipline. And still growing berries from the seeds with a higher guarantee promises to harvest fragrant berries, healthy bushes and a chance to discover more than valuable varieties.
Important! When growing seedlings from seed harvest berries will collect only for the next season.
Tip! Early winter planting requires acquisition phyto lamp and organization of space so that the containers do not suffer from cold, drafts, not suitable humidity.
When the seedlings to plant strawberries
- The end of January to mid-February. It is necessary to give the seedlings a lot of light, warmth and well control the watering, preventing the soil from drying, but do not pour youngsters. In the open ground planted teenagers in mid-May or June - when night frosts are completely excluded.
- In April and early May - late seedlings. These bushes grow strong, developed and powerful. They are less stretched, their root system is powerful. Bedding comes in late summer, early September.
Interesting! I tried, and early and late strategy. I noticed that the bushes are always late for the new season stronger and fitter, outgrow early counterparts. But the differences were not observed in the yield.
How to plant strawberries
Needed a shallow container, peat cups or individual cups.
- At the bottom always add a little bit of expanded clay. Universal fertile soil kneaded by lumps, loose and fall asleep in a container.
- Seeds in common container is laid at a distance of 2-4 cm from each other. The individual cup put 3 seeds triangle at a distance of 3-4 cm.
- Not covered with soil. Are sprayed with an atomizer, and she pulls moisture deep into a seed.
- All the breeding grounds of covering film or glass jars. Carefully watch the humidity.
- The temperature, where there is a breeding ground, to support +22 +25 ° C.
- Daylight as much as the weather permits, in the early morning and at sunset - phyto-lamp. Seedlings must be 15 hours light per day.
The first shoots appear for 2-3 weeks, everything will be able to climb, just make itself felt at the end of the month.
Important! Watering calves severely drop. Maintain under nursery film to form the first leaves the outlet. The temperature was lowered to + 18 ° C. After removal of the film - 10 to + 15 ° C. If you notice a stretch of escape, pour the ground to the base.
Strawberry seedlings need to dive. The procedure is performed only after the soil moisture (spray), and only when the youngsters will release 3-4 leaf!
With the maturation of seedlings must be transplanted to larger containers. Every bush needs 10 cm2. During transplantation it is necessary prischipnut main root (center). Since the bush will form a powerful branched rhizome
Important! The most important thing in caring for the seedlings of strawberries EVERYTHING! But the most important gentle watering. It is necessary to spray the soil, rather than the base of the shoots and tender leaves!
First I spend podkarmlivaniya after youngsters embarking on growth after the pick. At the same time I begin to harden, often introducing fresh air. And the closer to the time of settlements on the open ground, the longer I keep the seedlings outdoors. Landing always I spend the last week of August.