How to plant strawberry seedlings
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Previously, when strawberries were widely available in the market, many friends were drooling with desire. Strawberries are indeed delicious, and I personally enjoy them very much. However, we don't have to buy them if we love strawberries; we can grow them ourselves. Today, I will teach everyone how to plant strawberries so that we can all enjoy home-grown strawberries in the future.
1. Seed Treatment
Following the principle of saving money, we don't buy seedlings for planting strawberries; we sow them ourselves. When eating strawberries, we may notice some bumpy areas on the surface of the fruit, with small black particles, which are the seeds of strawberries.
We pick these seeds out and wrap them in gauze, then soak them in water. To facilitate better germination, we can freeze the seeds first, keeping them in the refrigerator for about ten to fifteen days to wake them from their dormant period.
After the freezing treatment, the seeds can be induced to germinate. We soak the seeds in warm water and then rub them in our palm after about 3 hours of soaking. The seed coat is rubbed off until it turns white, then washed with clean water to remove the strawberry acid, which helps the seeds germinate better.
How to plant strawberry seedlings
The clean seeds are placed on the gauze, keeping the gauze moist, and then placed under conditions of 25-30°C. The seeds will soon sprout and can be sown.
2. Sowing
Before sowing, you need to prepare the soil first. Strawberries grow well in loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. Therefore, when preparing the soil, you can add some sand to the nutrient-rich soil to ensure it is loose and breathable.
Since the seeds are quite small, you need to use a toothpick or cotton swab to evenly place the seeds on the potting soil when sowing. If you find this method too cumbersome, you can simply sprinkle the seeds. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and water them.
After sowing, place the pot in a sunny area indoors and water it appropriately to keep the soil moist while waiting for the seeds to germinate. When the seeds have germinated and grown 7 leaves, they can be transplanted.
3. Transplanting and Care
New seedlings need an appropriate temperature to grow, and strawberries grow well at temperatures between 5-30°C, while also ensuring sufficient sunlight, but not too strong. Spray some water on the young plants every day, with a small amount of water, as young seedlings cannot absorb too much water, and excessive water can easily wash them over.