Caring for berries requires a lot of effort from every summer resident. Why can't you get a good result in most cases?
The reason is very simple, because the berries are attacked by various pests and diseases.
Therefore, it is worth understanding why experienced gardeners pour boiling water on the soil around the bushes and how to do it correctly, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
Things to remember
Everyone should understand that most bacteria and pests are in the soil near berry bushes. They "dig" into the soil in the fall. And when it gets warm, they start to gradually move to the bushes. Why not start fighting them while they are still in the soil?
How to water bushes
The most interesting thing is that boiling water can be used throughout the spring. The essence of the method: you need to collect boiling water and carefully pour the soil around the bushes. It is important that the boiling water does not get on the root system of the bushes themselves.
This method allows you to get rid of:
1. Pests.
2. Harmful microorganisms.
3. Weeds, which can also cause serious damage.
Watering should be done with water that is 80 degrees or higher. You can make small grooves beforehand so that the water does not spread.
What other methods exist?
Also, some summer residents perform treatment of the bushes themselves with boiling water. Thanks to this, you can also increase the amount of harvest and kill all microorganisms that can overwinter on the bush itself.
However, the bush can be treated with boiling water only in early spring, when the buds have not yet appeared on the bush. In spring, during flowering, only the soil can be treated with boiling water, while being careful.
Earlier we talked about why seedlings wither .
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
