Strawberries are plants that prefer a warm environment, but in the cold winter, they need special care to thrive in the next growing season. This article will introduce you to how to properly care for strawberries in winter.
Prune withered yellow leaves
Strawberries may develop withered or yellow leaves in winter, which can affect their healthy growth. Therefore, we need to prune these yellowed leaves to allow the strawberries to have more energy to maintain their growth.
Maintain a suitable temperature
Strawberries do not like cold climates, so they need a certain temperature to maintain normal growth. In cases of low temperatures, strawberries can suffer from frostbite and death.
Water appropriately
Strawberries do not need much water in winter, and too much water can instead lead to damp roots. Therefore, we need to water appropriately to keep the strawberry roots at a suitable moisture level.
Fertilize
A moderate amount of fertilizer can provide strawberries with the necessary nutrients, and it also helps their growth and germination. In winter, we can use fertilizers containing nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to fertilize the strawberries.
Prevent pests and diseases
Strawberries are susceptible to pests and diseases in winter. Therefore, we need to promptly clean up fallen leaves and weeds around them to maintain environmental hygiene; at the same time, we can also use some pesticides to prevent and control pests and diseases to protect the health of the strawberries.
Cover for warmth
In the cold winter, strawberries need extra protection to maintain normal growth. We can use some coverings, such as straw mats, straw, plastic film, etc., to keep the strawberries warm.
Spray foliar fertilizer
Foliar fertilizer can promote the growth and germination of strawberries. In winter, we can spray some foliar fertilizer to allow the strawberries to grow more healthily.
Pay attention to ventilation
Strawberries need sufficient oxygen to maintain their normal respiration and metabolism. Therefore, we need to pay attention to ventilation, keep the air circulating, and let the strawberries get enough oxygen.
Clean up snow in time
In the snow season, accumulated snow can cause difficulties for strawberry growth. Therefore, we need to clean up the surrounding snow in time to ensure that the strawberries get enough sunlight and air.
Choose suitable varieties
Different varieties of strawberries have different adaptability to winter. Therefore, we need to choose suitable varieties for planting. Some cold-tolerant varieties such as "Fuyu" and "Fuji" can grow healthily in winter.
Pay attention to winter pruning
Winter pruning has an important impact on the growth and germination of strawberries. We need to carry out appropriate winter pruning according to the needs of different varieties.
Pay attention to keeping it dry
In winter, strawberries are susceptible to the effects of moisture. Therefore, we need to keep the environment around the strawberries dry to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases.
Pay attention to improving cold resistance
The cold resistance of strawberries can also be improved through some methods. For example, appropriate fertilization and foliar spraying during the growing season can help strawberries enhance their cold resistance.
Pay attention to the density of plants
In the cultivation of strawberries, the density of plants also has an important impact on their growth. Planting too densely will prevent strawberries from getting enough sunlight and nutrients, thus affecting their growth and germination.
Properly caring for strawberries in winter can lay the foundation for their healthy growth in the next growing season. We need to pay attention to maintaining a suitable temperature, watering appropriately, fertilizing, preventing and controlling pests and diseases, etc. At the same time, we also need to choose suitable varieties and pay attention to winter pruning and improving cold resistance. Only in this way can we make strawberries thrive in the cold winter.