Overview of planting methods for strawberries

Site and soil selection

Planting strawberries always starts with choosing a place for its future growth. Only after that one can ask the question "how to plant strawberries correctly?" With the right planting site and the planting process itself, you will get an excellent harvest of this berry. To do everything right, the video below will help you.

Strawberries are very demanding on growing conditions, so they need to be planted in the garden or vegetable garden only in certain places. At the same time, not every amateur gardener knows which soil and places this discerning plant prefers.

In the matter of choosing a place of growth, you first need to decide on a site. It is believed that small slopes with a slope of 2-3 degrees are ideal for strawberries. They should be located in the southwest of your summer cottage. It has been shown in practice that in such a site the growing season begins somewhat earlier than in another place. In addition, here the harvest ripens a little earlier, which once again confirms the correct choice of the planting site. At the same time, the northeastern side of the garden, as well as lowlands and closed areas, are considered the most unfavorable places for cultivation. Strawberries should not be allocated to areas of the garden, which are heated in spring. The occurrence of groundwater should be no closer than 60 cm from the soil surface.

It is worth remembering that strawberries are a light-loving plant. Therefore, the site should be well lit and warmed up by the sun's rays throughout the day.

Greens, radishes and legumes are ideal precursors for strawberries. The presence of unwanted neighbors near the seedling planting site can also affect the abundance of the crop. The following crops are not recommended for neighbors near which it is not recommended to grow strawberries:

• tomatoes;
• eggplant;
• potato;
• pepper.

In addition to these crops, tall fruit trees with an extensive root system are bad neighbors for strawberries.

The soil plays an important role in choosing a place for the future growth of a plant. By and large, planting can be carried out on any type of soil, but only some of them will allow you to harvest an excellent harvest. So, the best soils for planting are, of course, black soil and dark gray forest soil, which has a light composition. Landing on soils of the middle zone with a light sandy loam or loamy composition will be somewhat less effective. But sod soils will reduce the yield of the plant.

It has also been found that strawberries are best grown in slightly acidic soils. In the presence of an alkaline environment, the situation can be corrected by the introduction of acidic fertilizers. Preliminary soil preparation is needed for peat, sandy and clay soils. We prepare clay soils by applying fertilizers, as well as systematic processing and liming. Sandy soils are prepared 2-3 years before planting strawberries through sowing an oat-bean mixture. Peat soils are prepared by applying potash and phosphorus fertilizers. Various expert videos will tell you in more detail about the preparation of soil for growing strawberries.

Unsuitable soils for planting include the following soils:

• saline;
• limestone;
• excessively sour;
• swampy;
• waterlogged.

If you have questions about the soil, you can watch a specialized video "planting and care strawberries" or a similar kind to find out in more detail whether this soil is suitable for planting or not.

Remember that the right soil and location will play a leading role in the volume of the future harvest. You also need to know thoroughly how to plant strawberries. This is also not an unimportant question, to which it is imperative to know the answer.

Disembarkation dates

In planting strawberries, the time of planting seedlings plays an important role. The key to a high yield is high-quality seedlings. The best rosettes and whiskers develop in early spring. But if you did not have time to collect seedlings in the spring, do not despair - you will have a chance in late summer, when quite good mustaches and rosettes are also formed. It is during these periods that a sufficient amount of moisture and low temperatures are observed. The optimal time for planting strawberries for the middle lane is mid-April to early May and late July to early September.

For the southern regions, it is better to plant seedlings in the spring, at the beginning of March, and in the fall - at the end of October. But if the landing site is blown by all winds, then planting should be carried out in the spring. So the seedlings will have a whole summer ahead in order to have time to get stronger. In addition, some professional gardeners recommend giving preference to spring planting. So the number of seedlings that take root will be slightly higher than if the procedure is carried out in the fall, when many seedlings do not have time to quickly adapt to the conditions of open ground.

In some areas, it is noted that August is the best option for planting young strawberries. During this period, there is a sufficient amount of seedlings, suitable climatic conditions and free time with the gardener.

Therefore, the question "when to transplant strawberries?" ambiguous. The main thing here is to have time to invest in the above terms, regardless of whether it is spring or autumn.

Row landing methods

Today there are several planting methods: planting strawberries in pipes, in greenhouses, outdoors, line planting, etc. These methods are the most popular today.

Row planting methods involve growing strawberries on 100 square meters. This will require quite a lot of seedlings - from 600 to 670 bushes. Disembarkation here can be done in several ways. Each of them has its own video, which reflects their features. All of these methods do not involve the use of film.

Line landing methods are of the following types:

1. two-line fit. It is considered the most optimal method. Here the spacing between the bushes of plants is about 15-20 cm, and between the rows - 60-70 cm. The spacing between the lines is about 30 cm;
2. one-liner landing. Here the following intervals should be observed: between the bushes - 15-20 cm, between the lines - 60-70 cm. The beds in this method are made in the south-north direction. At the edges of the beds, strawberries should be planted in two rows;
3. three-line. The more painstaking and less popular of the three existing methods.

The planting scheme for strawberries, regardless of the line planting method, should be developed even before the start of the process.

This will make it possible to more efficiently use the available free space in the selected area of ​​the garden. In addition, the presence of a well-thought-out planting scheme, which can be learned from any specialized video regarding planting a plant, will allow you to cope with the work much faster.

In order not to get lost with the chosen scheme, you should do the following:

• making markings for future rows. On two sides of the site, located opposite each other, we make notes for placing future rows-lines;
• then we drive the pegs into the ground in the marked places;
• pull the cord between the pegs;
• then, with the help of a 25-centimeter stick, mark the places of future planting of seedlings.

After that, throughout the entire cord, every 25 cm we make a hole and pour one liter of water into it. Further, according to the technology of urgent planting, we plant seedlings in the resulting black softened earth. In this case, the roots of the seedlings must be well covered with the resulting soil. The roots of the seedlings should be shortened slightly. Their length should be about 5-6 cm. By such actions, you will start the process of enhanced formation of lateral roots. At the end of planting, cover with dry earth from above, and then press it firmly to the ground.

After planting is complete, water the seedlings abundantly. Pour up to half a liter of water on each bush. Also, the planted seedlings should be watered every 7-10 days (the time interval is determined by weather conditions). Remember to mulch the soil after each watering.

Both methods dispense with the use of film for planting. The seedlings themselves can be wrapped in black foil to prevent damage to the nervous root system. In this method, it is not gentle to wonder how to plant strawberries. Here everything is done by standard techniques, as with other planting options. You can verify this by watching the corresponding videos.

It is worth noting that the planting time in the above ways can be any, with the exception of winter, of course. These methods can be used to plant strawberries in the spring, summer or fall. It all depends on your personal preference or the availability of free time. But there are some nuances here:

• spring planting should be done in early April. When planted in a later period, the seedlings will develop much more slowly, which will lead to a decrease in yield;
• summer planting will allow you to get the first harvest only next year;
• in the fall, it is necessary to land only in September. In this case, as well as for spring planting, the seedlings must be shaded. It is made using burlap. It is not recommended to use the film in this situation;
• planting in the fall requires sheltering the seedlings for the winter. Cover should be in November, before snow falls. For this, you can use a film. The use of the film will prevent freezing of the planting and significantly reduce the death of plants from frost. Instead of film, you can use straw, which is laid in a moderate layer.

As you can see, the above methods are very convenient to use and allow you to plant seedlings at any time of the year (except for winter).

Correct fit rules

Regardless of how the method was chosen for planting, there are certain rules that must be followed in order to achieve good survival and excellent harvest.

Rules for correct disembarkation:

1. strictly adhere to the criteria for choosing a landing site;
2. properly harvest seedlings. Seedlings can be prepared both independently and you can buy ready-made ones;
3. preparation of the landing site. Before planting, the soil should be cleared of weeds, watered abundantly, and also fertilized. After carrying out these actions, you will provide the seedlings with everything necessary for successful survival and further growth;
4. planting strawberries should be carried out within a strictly allotted time, regardless of the time of year. Otherwise, the survival rate of seedlings will be negligible.

All these aspects will be touched upon in the video below. It should be remembered that you should start planting seedlings only on a cloudy day. Usually disembarkation is carried out in the evening. The ground should be wet, but in no case wet (with the exception of the line method). Seedlings should stay in a cool place for several days before planting. If it has long roots, they should be shortened to an average of 5-10 cm. In addition to the roots, it is necessary to cut off excess leaves. Seedlings should contain no more than three leaves.

In addition, the key to successful survival will be the initial fertilization of the soil, as well as timely watering. It is especially important to water the seedlings abundantly in the first week. But do not be too zealous with moisture, since excess moisture is just as destructive as its lack. This can be the main reason for the decrease in the survival rate of seedlings and their further yield. After watering, we fertilize the earth with humus. You can do without fertilization by simply covering the seedlings with dry soil.

Do not forget to mulch the soil after each watering, especially in the first two weeks. Doing so will prevent the soil from drying out quickly, and will also facilitate the penetration of water to the root system of the plants. If you follow the above recommendations and rules, you will get almost one hundred percent survival rate, and in the future you can count on a high and high-quality harvest.

Now you know how to plant strawberries and you can achieve a high survival rate of the planted seedlings without any problems and get excellent quality strawberries every year.

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