Natural strawberry fertilizer that you will prepare yourself. Strengthens the stems and improves condition
Fruit bushes require fertilization. This treatment strengthens the root system and stems, stimulates growth processes and protects against pests and diseases. Strawberries simply love enriched earth. It is therefore worth ensuring that their substrate is constantly rich in the nutrients they need. You can start fertilizing strawberries right after transmitting them to the ground or when they are in pots. To prepare natural fertilizer you will need biohumus (a product of metabolism of California earthworms, available in garden stores) and sitting milk. Mix 1 cup of saturated milk with 1 cup of water (preferably rainwater) and 1 tablespoon of biohumus. Set aside in a dry and shaded place for about 2 weeks. After this time, the fertilizer is ready from use. Use it once every two weeks. Such for strawberries is a real vitamin bomb. It contains, among others, necessary for proper growth and flowering, phosphorus and nitrogen. In addition, it also has calcium, which quickly and effectively enriches the soil.
When to plant strawberries into the ground? Do it, and in the summer you will enjoy tasty fruit
Gardeners indicate that strawberries can be planted in early spring. Due to the high risk of night frosts, it is recommended to plant in the area on May 15, when the cold Zośka passes. Last year’s strawberries wake up from winter sleep in mid -March and it is then that the first care treatments should be started. One of the most important steps is to clean up the beds from old leaves and branches. They can contribute to the development of pathogens and the appearance of diseases. In the next step, properly loosen the soil. Too hard the earth, prevent the root system in access to water and oxygen.
Strawberries grow best in fertile, humus soil and slightly acidic. As juicy fruits, they require regular watering and tolerate drought badly. However, as in the case of many plants, excess water can harm them and bring to rotting roots. Strawberries grow best in the company of onions and garlic, and they should not be planted near raspberries, wild strawberries and.
