The difference between new and old strawberry seedlings
Article summary: Experience in growing flowers, the difference between new and old strawberry seedlings, next, the editor will introduce to everyone.
The difference between new and old strawberry seedlings is actually easy to distinguish, this is not the most difficult. Generally speaking, strawberry seedlings that have been newly separated from the mother plant through grapevine propagation or grown from seeds are called new seedlings. New seedlings are vigorous and yield more. Those that have borne fruit or are over a year old are called old seedlings. Old seedlings yield less, so we don't want to buy old seedlings when purchasing.
There are also differences in appearance between old and new seedlings, see the following two pictures:
The left is new seedlings, and the right is old seedlings. The main difference between old seedlings and new seedlings is the shortened stem. New seedlings have a very short or almost non-existent shortened stem, while old seedlings will have a long shortened stem, which is caused by the replacement of old and new leaves and the formation of node layers. Generally speaking, old seedlings have widespread black roots, but white roots may also appear, usually at the top of the shortened stem.
In addition to the issue of old and new seedlings, there is also the issue of multi-generational seedlings. Strawberries cannot be propagated indefinitely. Strawberries gradually pass on viruses and other substances accumulated in the body during the year, so when the number of generations of strawberry seedlings increases, diseases easily occur. This is why many greenhouses need to update and replace strawberry seedlings.
The above is a detailed explanation of the difference between new and old strawberry seedlings. I hope this article can bring you help in green plant management!