Many gardeners underestimate the May feeding, although it is during this period that the taste and size of the future strawberry harvest are established. It is important to provide the plants with the necessary elements on time — then the berries will be juicy and sweet.
Many gardeners are unaware that the May feeding determines the size and sweetness of strawberries. What should be used to nourish the berry?
To ensure that strawberries bloom well and produce a generous harvest, it is essential to choose the right fertilizer. We discuss the best options.
Strawberries can only be fertilized from the second or third year of their cultivation.
From mid-May, strawberries need phosphorus and potassium for flowering and fruit set. A good combination of mineral fertilizers is superphosphate and potassium sulfate.
From organic options, a wood ash solution can be used. Each bush requires 0.5 liters. It can also be used to spray the plants. The solution will not only provide nutrients but also eliminate pests.
An infusion of onion peels will protect strawberries from aphids and mites. In May, it can also be used as fertilizer. To prepare the infusion, fill a half-liter jar with peels, pour in 2 liters of water, and boil. Let it steep until completely cooled. Dilute in 10 liters of water and water the bushes at the root. One application will be sufficient.
For better fruit set at the end of May, we use boric acid. Additionally, it boosts immunity against fungal diseases, rot, and pests.
To prepare the solution, you need 10 liters of hot water, ½ tsp of boric acid, 10 drops of iodine tincture, and 3 tbsp of ammonia. Add boric acid to the bucket of hot water and mix well. The powder should completely dissolve. Then add ammonia, iodine, and mix thoroughly again.
The fertilizer should be applied in a liter jar under each strawberry bush. The solution must be used immediately — after a few hours, it will lose all its beneficial properties. This fertilizer is used to feed strawberries once.
Proper feeding in May is the key to a rich strawberry harvest, writes bb.lv. By combining mineral and natural means and adhering to the timing, the quality of the berries can be significantly improved, and the plants can be protected from diseases and pests.
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