How to Plant Strawberries
If you want to learn how to plant strawberries and the key points of strawberry cultivation management, here comes an introduction for related green plants and flowers.
Previously, when strawberries were widely available in the market, many friends were eager to try them. Strawberries are indeed delicious, and I also enjoy them. However, if we love strawberries, we don't have to buy them; we can grow them ourselves. Today, let's learn how to plant strawberries, so everyone can 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, with tiny black particles, which are the seeds of strawberries.
We pick these seeds out, wrap them in gauze, and soak them in water. To ensure better germination, we can freeze the seeds, keeping them in the refrigerator for ten to fifteen days to wake them up from dormancy.
After freezing, the seeds can be treated for germination. We soak the seeds in warm water for about three hours, then take them out and rub them between our palms. We rub the seed coat until it turns white, then rinse it with clean water to remove the strawberry acid, which helps the seeds germinate better.
How to Plant Strawberries
The cleaned seeds are placed on the gauze, keeping it moist at all times, and then placed in conditions of 25-30°C. Soon, the seeds will sprout white tips, and then they can be sown.
2. Sowing
Before sowing, prepare the soil first. Strawberries grow 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 small, use a toothpick or cotton swab to pick up the seeds and evenly place them on the potting soil. If this seems too troublesome, you can also scatter the seeds directly. After sowing, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and then water them.
After sowing, place the pot in a sunny indoor area, water it moderately to keep the soil moist, and wait for the seeds to germinate. When the seeds have germinated and grown seven leaves, they can be transplanted.
3. Transplanting and Care
The growth of new seedlings requires a suitable temperature. The appropriate temperature range for strawberry growth is between 5-30°C, and it also requires sufficient sunlight, but not too intense. Water the young seedlings daily with a small amount of water, as they cannot absorb too much water, and excessive watering can easily knock them over.