Strawberry - my favorite berry. Sweet, juicy, large... And most importantly, does not require too much care and attention.
Before harvest everything we actively feed the plants, watering and care. But as soon as the berries run out, for some reason, we forget about it. But this is the wrong approach. After all, what kind of harvest will be next year, it depends on how we take care of the berries at the end of this season.
after fruiting, (Up to the cold weather) Strawberry begins to gain nutrients and trace elements, which will help it to move favorably winter.
Largely it depends on the future of winter berry harvest. Therefore, it is very important to help the strawberries get everything you need. To do this, at the end of the season it is necessary to fertilize the berries. Now I tell you more what and how.
1. Fertilizing in late August
Dressing begins with the end of August. At this time, the bushes trimmed and has not actively stocking micronutrients to winter. Never miss this fertilizer, it affects how beneficial berry will transfer the coming winter.
1.1 fertilize with liquid poultry manure
For the dressing August is perfect for bird droppings. The recipe is quite simple. We need to own litter, clean water and 10 liter bucket.
- Take 500 gram dry bird droppings;
- Pour into a bucket and fill it with 5-6 liters of clean water;
- We insist solution of 48 hours at a temperature above zero;
Fertilizing is ready. Fertilize follows the ground around the bushes. In order that the liquid is absorbed better, you can make small holes or grooves.
1.2 fertilize mullein
If poultry manure you do not, it does not matter. Strawberries can feed solution Mullein.
- Take a 10-liter bucket tin and add the 1 kg mullein;
- Fill it with water to the brim;
- Subject to infuse solution for 24 hours at a temperature above zero.
Fertilize as needed, as well as bird droppings. On large bushes it takes me about 1.2 liters of infusion, on the small of about 0.8 liters.
2. Fertilizing in late October
Towards the end of October, when the leaves have already been cut, it is time the final feeding strawberries. It was during this period, the plant must be filled with all the necessary trace elements beneficial to spend the winter. If this does not happen, the berry may die and yield the future you can forget.
As of October, I use a mixture of feeding, which are full of potassium and phosphorus
2.1 fertilize ash
Pure wood ash fit perfectly as the last feeding of the season. It is rich in potassium, phosphorus and calcium - important and necessary for strawberries micronutrients.
Ash can be applied in dry form, or as part of an aqueous solution.
On the final quality of the ash affects the raw material from which it is derived. Try to burn wood from healthy and young trees. Not allow any paint, varnish, plastics and other poisons. Never extinguish a fire with water, otherwise it will take useful minerals in the ground together with the liquid.
2.2 fertilize ammonium nitrate
Ammonium nitrate is a great alternative to ash. It is sold in any gardening store at a price of 50 rubles, depending on the package size.
As ash, ammonium nitrate can be used both in dry and in diluted form. The recipe is always written on the packaging, so the problems should arise.
Here is such an uncomplicated care for strawberries will survive the winter and the berry will increase next crop.
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