Do you want to have a good harvest of large strawberries every year? Do you care for the berry with the arrival of spring, but do not get the expected result? The point is, strawberries need your attention right after harvest. This article will cover 3 important tricks that you cannot do without if you want your harvest every year to delight you.
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What to do with strawberry bushes after harvest
To properly care for strawberries from July to August, three simple points must be observed:
- Correct feeding.
- Trimming unnecessary sheets and tendrils.
- Regular watering.
Now about each point in detail.
Correct feeding
After the fruiting and harvesting season, most plants need to recuperate. Strawberries are no exception. In the period from July to August, an active process of laying new buds for the future harvest begins. If the bush is weakened, the yield will be appropriate. Therefore, do not ignore this moment.
Fertilizer can be taken ready-made - a complex of minerals for strawberries containing potassium and phosphorus (for example, superphosphates and potassium salt). Or you can prepare your own top dressing. This will require about 500 g of wood ash per 1 sq. m of soil, sprinkle near each bush, and then mulch with humus.
It is important to remember that it is strictly forbidden to apply any fertilizer to dry soil, otherwise the root of the plant may get burned. First, the soil must be watered, loosened, and then fertilized.
Trimming unnecessary sheets and tendrils
Old dry leaves are susceptible to diseases and pest attacks, which can damage young green leaves. Do not forget to prune in time. Also, do not leave the strawberry tendrils, because they take all the useful juices from the plant, weakening it. Therefore, armed with pruning shears, rid the plant of unnecessary unnecessary processes. Young green leaves must certainly be left, otherwise, in order to grow new ones, the plant will spend a lot of energy.
Regular watering
Another important factor that affects the yield of the next year. Remember to water your strawberry bushes constantly, even after harvest. Watering is necessary 2-3 times a week in hot dry weather. In cloudy and rainy watering, it is worth stopping to prevent an excess of moisture in the soil, otherwise there is a risk of rotting strawberry roots.
These are the simple rules that should be followed so that the berry harvest will delight you. If you ignore the importance of caring for strawberries after fruiting and harvesting, then the plant will weaken every year. Take care of your strawberries and they will certainly thank you.
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Read about feeding strawberries in the following article: Feeding strawberries during flowering for a rich harvest