The harvest that will appear on the strawberry bushes will depend on how the spring care is carried out. The main feeding and care takes place in the spring, when all the vegetation awakens from hibernation and enters the phase of active growth and development.
It is believed that strawberries can grow under any conditions and are generally a very unpretentious crop, but some mistakes can lead to a significant decrease in yield.
Untimely removal of damaged leaves or no pruning at all
It is imperative that after the snow melts, approximately in mid-April, the bushes are treated to remove dry and damaged leaves, tendrils and old mulch. If this is not done, diseases may develop, which will lead to the death of the plants. Everything that is removed due to disease or rot is burned.
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Lack of mulch
Many gardeners and vegetable growers neglect mulching strawberry beds. However, this leads to spoilage of the berries. Since when ripening, they come into contact with the ground and begin to rot. Mulch also retains moisture in the soil, which reduces the amount of watering and does not allow weeds and pests to develop. Mulching is best done in the spring after pruning the bushes and loosening the soil around them. Straw, hay, black film, spunbond or wood chips can be used as mulch.5 mistakes in spring strawberry care that can seriously affect the harvest
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