When to Plant Strawberries
Today, the editor introduces when to plant strawberries and explains the small gardening knowledge about the planting methods and timing of strawberries. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
Strawberries are sweet and tart, rich in nutrients, and have gradually become a fruit that every household chooses to buy. The planting bases for strawberries are also increasing. Strawberry planting can be carried out by sowing, but it is necessary to manage the sowing time, sowing method, and post-planting care. Let's discuss these details below.
1. Sowing Time
Strawberries can be planted in greenhouses or outdoors. If greenhouse planting is chosen, sowing can be done all year round because greenhouses can control temperature and humidity, providing the most suitable environment for strawberry planting. If outdoor planting is chosen, it is best to sow between early September and mid-October when the temperature and humidity are suitable for the growth of strawberry seeds, which helps to improve their survival rate.
2. Sowing Method
Before sowing, place the strawberry seeds in warm water at about 60 degrees Celsius and stir slowly. When the water temperature drops to about 25 degrees Celsius, soak for 2-3 hours. Remove the seeds and dry the surface water, then place them in a damp gauze to effectively promote germination. When the seeds show white tips, it indicates successful germination and they can be sown.
Usually, broadcasting is used, spreading the seeds evenly on the prepared soil and then covering them with a thin layer of soil. There is no need to fertilize when the strawberry seeds are first planted. Ensure adequate sunlight and keep the soil moist.
3. Post-Planting Care
Post-planting management of strawberries should focus on pruning and keeping warm. Pruning is essential for high-quality and high-yield strawberries. During the flowering stage, keep 5-6 flowers per plant, and during the fruit-setting stage, keep 4-5 fruits to concentrate nutrients on the fruits, ensuring stable yield and quality.
Strawberries are not very cold-tolerant and temperatures below 13 degrees Celsius will affect their growth. Therefore, if strawberries are planted outdoors, plastic mulch can be used to keep them warm, while for greenhouse planting, attention should be paid to controlling the temperature inside the greenhouse.
The above is a detailed explanation about when to plant strawberries, and the methods and timing of strawberry planting. I hope it can be of help to you!