The strawberry season is the time when every gardener wants to enjoy a rich and sweet harvest. However, to grow a lot of quality berries, watering or weeding alone is not enough – it is necessary to take care of the proper fertilization. If you are looking for a natural, cheap and effective way to increase strawberry harvest, it is worth trying an unexpected but proven tool – mustard powder. This simple trick not only feeds the ground, but also protects the rings and berries from pests.
The homestead neighbor claims that he managed to double the strawberry harvest. Indeed, the simple mustard mixture has helped more than once, even when the weather conditions do not promise good berry growth. In addition, the powder protects the fruit from the strands and other pests.
How to fertilize to improve strawberry harvest
You will need regular mustard powder to increase the number of strawberries. It’s quite cheap, so you don’t have to spend a lot on fertilizer. It is also a natural remedy, unlike chemistry that does not harm the quality of strawberries.
How mustard works
The thing is that most berries are not even able to form in the flowering stage. This is mainly due to pests that feed on rings. Or due to lack of nutrients. In this case, the rings are not pollinated and are not cooked with berries. Mustard is considered a rather effective remedy against such a variety of strawberry pests. Pests do not like spicy food because they “burn” them in a figurative sense. Other insects that destroy flowering are also affected.
Mustard will help protect not only the rings but also the berries themselves. Then you will not be afraid that slugs or other destroyers will harvest the strawberry harvest. The mustard powder masks the smell of berries well, which attracts the sweet tooth. Just rinse the berries well under running water to remove spiciness. It turns out that by protecting rings and berries in the ripening stage, you will save those strawberries that have just disappeared before. So, the harvest will double.
How to fertilize mustard to protect strawberry harvest
It is very easy to implement this strawberry harvest measure. It is not even necessary to make special mixtures or wait long. To protect the berries from pests, just sprinkle the beds and shrubs with mustard powder. This should be done as soon as the rings begin to form and, for the second time, at the ripening stage of the berries. In general, it is sufficient to use the tool once. However, two will sometimes produce even better results, especially if the garden has a lot of pests. In addition, after prolonged rains, it is better to sprinkle the plants again with powder, but in smaller quantities. Do not be zealous, mustard must be easily sprinkled on strawberries, not covered with layers. Then the plants will not be threatened. What’s more, mustard fertilizes the surrounding soil, so sweet berries are given more strength to grow.
As you can see, you can increase strawberry harvest quite simply using mustard powder. Some experienced gardeners and gardeners even advise mustard planting in the autumn in areas they want to fertilize. This advice has already proved its efficiency in our gardens. And how do you grow strawberries?
I am Jovita, one of the authors of Hitas.lt articles. From an early age, I like to cook and I am glad that my mother allowed me to experiment in the kitchen. Favorite dishes are undoubtedly desserts. I also like to “spin” at home, so I try to give readers not only fun recipes, but also useful tips for housework.
