Choose the right variety, soil selection and preparation, light and temperature, watering and fertilization, pruning and flower thinning and pest control As the pace of life accelerates, more and more people are beginning to plant potted strawberries at home, which not only adds fun to life, but also allows them to taste When you get fresh and delicious fruits, how can you make potted strawberries grow faster? Here are some practical tips and techniques to help your strawberry potted plants grow well. Choosing the right variety is crucial to choose the strawberry varieties suitable for potted planting. Common potted strawberry varieties on the market include Zhangji, Hongyan, Sweet Charlie, etc. These varieties have strong adaptability, short growth cycles, and good fruit taste. When selecting, you can choose according to your personal preferences and growing environment. Soil selection and preparation 1. Soil requirements: Strawberries have higher requirements on soil. Soil with good drainage and strong air permeability should be selected. It is recommended to use soil made by mixing legus soil, garden soil and sandy soil in proportion.
2. Soil disinfection: Before planting, disinfect the soil, and soak the soil with 50% carbendazim wettable powder 800 times solution to kill bacteria in the soil. Light and temperature 1. Light: Strawberries like light and need sufficient sunlight every day. When planting indoors, ensure that strawberry potted plants can receive enough light to avoid long-term exposure to dark environments.
2. Temperature: The suitable temperature for strawberry growth is 15-25 ° C. When high temperatures in summer, pay attention to shading and cooling; when low temperatures in winter, insulation measures can be taken, such as covering plastic films. Watering and fertilization 1. Watering: Strawberries are not resistant to waterlogging, so watering should be appropriate. Generally, the soil should be kept slightly moist. During the period of vigorous growth, the number of watering can be increased appropriately.
2. Fertilization: During the growth process of strawberries, sufficient nutrition is needed. In the early stage of planting, decomposed organic fertilizer can be applied as the base fertilizer. During the growth period, compound fertilizer is applied every 15 days to promote fruit development. pruning and flower thinning 1. pruning: During strawberry growth, prune sick branches and withered leaves in time to keep the plant ventilated and transparent.
2. Flower thinning: After strawberries bloom, excessive flowers should be pruned in time to ensure fruit quality and plant growth. Pest and pest control 1. Diseases: Strawberries are prone to gray mold, powdery mildew, etc. When diseases are discovered, the diseased leaves must be removed in time and sprayed with 75% chlorothalonil wettable powder 800 times.
2. Pests: Strawberries are vulnerable to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests are found, pesticides such as imidacloprid and avermectin can be used to control them.
Through careful care in the above six aspects, I believe that your potted strawberries will grow quickly and well. During the planting process, you also need to pay attention to the growth status of strawberries and adjust maintenance measures in a timely manner. I wish you successful planting and full harvest. Sweet fruit!