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How to Feed Strawberries with Boric Acid and Iodine: Secrets of a Rich Harvest
23.05.2024 04:10
Strawberries are a favorite delicacy of many gardeners. Their juicy, aromatic berries are a real decoration of the summer table.
However, to obtain a bountiful harvest of large and sweet berries, it is necessary to provide strawberries with proper care and nutrition.
In addition to traditional fertilizers, many experienced gardeners use folk remedies such as boric acid and iodine, which help improve the growth, development and fruiting of strawberries, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Boric acid: growth and flowering stimulator
Boric acid is an essential micronutrient for plants, promoting their healthy growth and development. It plays a key role in pollen production, the fertilization process, and ovary formation.
The use of boric acid for feeding strawberries helps to increase the number of flower stalks, improves the formation of berries and helps to prevent their early shedding.
Boron also strengthens plant resistance to adverse weather conditions and various diseases.
Iodine: protection against diseases and pests
Iodine is another useful microelement for strawberries. It has antiseptic and antifungal properties, helps protect plants from diseases and pests.
Feeding strawberries with iodine helps strengthen the immune system, prevents the development of gray mold, powdery mildew and other diseases. In addition, iodine stimulates the growth and development of plants, improves the taste of berries.
Methods of fertilizing: spraying and watering
There are two main ways to feed strawberries with boric acid and iodine: spraying and watering.
For spraying, prepare a solution of 2 grams of boric acid and 2 drops of iodine per 10 liters of water.
Plants are sprayed during the budding and flowering period. For watering, a more concentrated solution is prepared: 10 grams of boric acid and 10 drops of iodine per 10 liters of water. Strawberries are watered at the root after flowering, using 0.5 liters of solution per bush.
Precautions: adherence to dosage
It is important to remember that boric acid and iodine are microelements that can be toxic to plants in large doses. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the dosage when preparing solutions.
Before spraying or watering the entire plantation, it is recommended to conduct a test on several bushes and make sure that the plants respond well to the fertilizer.
Earlier we wrote about how to increase strawberry yields.
