How to plant strawberries
The editor will share with you all about how to plant strawberries and the small experience of plant cultivation for the whole process of strawberry seed germination, let's learn about it together.
In the past few days when strawberries were widely available in the market, many friends were envious. Strawberries are indeed delicious, and I personally like them too. However, if we enjoy strawberries, we don't have to go out to buy them; we can grow them ourselves. Today, I will teach you all how to plant strawberries so that you can enjoy the strawberries you grow in the future.
1. Seed Treatment
Focusing on saving money and reducing costs, we don't buy seedlings to grow strawberries; we plant them ourselves. When we eat strawberries, we may notice some dimples on the surface, with small black particles on them, which are the seeds of strawberries.
We pick these seeds out and wrap them in gauze, then soak them in water. To help the seeds germinate better, we can freeze them first, keeping them in the refrigerator for ten to fifteen days to wake them up from dormancy.
After the freezing treatment, the seeds can be induced to germinate by soaking them in warm water. After about 3 hours of soaking, we 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, allowing the seeds to germinate better.
How to plant strawberries
The cleaned seeds are placed on the gauze, keeping the gauze moist at all times, and then placed in conditions of 25-30°C. Soon, the seeds will start to germinate, and it's time to plant them.
2. Sowing
Before sowing, we need to prepare the soil first. The growing environment for strawberries is loose, fertile, and slightly acidic soil. Therefore, when preparing the soil, we can add some sand to the nutrient-rich soil to ensure the soil is loose and breathable.
Since the seeds are small, we need to use a toothpick or a cotton swab to evenly place the seeds on the potting soil. If this seems too troublesome, you can also sprinkle them directly. After sowing the seeds, cover the surface 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. Once the seeds have germinated and grown 7 leaves, you can transplant them.
3. Transplanting and Maintenance
New seedlings need an appropriate temperature to grow, with strawberries growing well in a temperature range of 5-30°C. At the same time, ensure they get plenty of sunlight, but not too strong. Spray a little water on the seedlings every day, with a small amount of water as the young seedlings cannot absorb too much water, and too much water may wash them over.