How to plant strawberries correctly at the beginning of spring to get a rich harvest this year

To enjoy sweet fruits this summer, it is important to plant strawberries correctly in early spring.

We will share the secrets of successful planting that will help you reap a rich harvest.

Choosing a Strawberry Variety

Choosing the right strawberry variety is the first step towards success. Consider the climate of your region, the type of soil, and the desired taste characteristics of the berries, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

For beginning gardeners, remontant varieties such as Elsanta or Vima Rina are suitable, as they are distinguished by abundant fruiting throughout the season.

Preparing the site and soil

Strawberries love the sun, so choose a well-lit area for them.

Prepare the bed: remove weeds, dig up the soil, add compost or humus. The optimal soil acidity is 5.5-6.5 pH.

Correct planting of strawberries

There are two main ways of planting strawberries: seedlings and runners.

Seedlings can be purchased in specialized stores, and the runners can be taken from the bushes you already have.

Seedling method:

• Select strong seedlings with a well-developed root system.
• Make holes 10-15 cm deep, with a distance of 25-30 cm between them.
• Carefully spread the roots of the seedling in the hole, deepening it to the growth point.
• Tamp the soil around the seedling and water generously.

Mustache planting:

• Select the strongest and healthiest mustache with rosettes.
• Separate the rosettes from the mother plant with a part of the root.
• Plant the rosettes in prepared holes, just like seedlings.

Caring for strawberries

After planting, it is important to provide strawberries with regular watering, especially in hot and dry weather. Do not forget to loosen the soil and remove weeds. For feeding, use special fertilizers for strawberries.

Conclusion

Spring planting of strawberries is not a complicated process, but it requires attention and care. Following the recommendations, you will be able to grow a tasty and healthy berry on your plot, which will delight you throughout the summer.

Earlier we wrote about which luxurious annuals can be sown directly into the ground.