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Among the first fruits of the year are delicious, fragrant and juicy strawberries.\u00a0It is not difficult to grow, it feels at home in any garden, and it cannot even be called demanding.\u00a0But taking care of our strawberries can also be a complicated undertaking, if we consider that we have to rework or renew the bed every year, taking into account the fresh shoots.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If we only grow it for ourselves and are hobby gardeners, finding the golden mean is the most ideal solution, say the experts. They also provide some tips, which if you follow, you can enjoy juicy fruits within months.<\/p>\n

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1. Prepare the growing area<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is important that\u00a0the strawberry roots are planted in weed-free, loose, nutrient-rich soil<\/strong>\u00a0, so you can save a lot of time and energy later on.\u00a0Perennial plants will grow in the same place for several years, so it is better to prepare the ground for them from the beginning.\u00a0After the weeds have disappeared,\u00a0it is worth enriching the bed with a 5-6 cm layer of compost<\/strong>\u00a0, which can even be worked into the existing soil, but it is not important.\u00a0Strawberries are shallow-rooted and need nutrients close to the surface.<\/p>\n

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2. Choose the right variety<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are 4 basic types of strawberries.\u00a0The June-fruiting, the neutral, the ever-fruiting and the small but delicious Alpine strawberries.\u00a0<\/strong>The June fruit produces the largest crop at once \u2013 this is good if you want to grow it for canning, but if you want to enjoy the fruit all summer long, then the neutral or perennial fruit is your variety.\u00a0Ideally, if you have enough space, you can plant all varieties, so you get the best of each.<\/p>\n

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3. Look for disease-resistant varieties<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Strawberries are quite sensitive to fungal diseases<\/strong>\u00a0, so it is worth asking the opinion of the horticulture consultant from whom you get the stems, which diseases are typical for the areas where you want to plant them, and which are the resistant varieties.\u00a0Even if you buy wisely, it is not certain that your plants will not get sick, but you will have a much better chance of raising a healthy strawberry.<\/p>\n

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Useful information:<\/strong>\u00a0avoid replanting in a place where a certain disease has already reared its head in strawberries.\u00a0At the same time, if\u00a0verticillium wilt or rot is a problem, do not plant strawberries where tomatoes, potatoes, peppers or eggplants have grown<\/strong>\u00a0, as these plants are also affected by the same disease!<\/p>\n

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4. Plant enough<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One strawberry plant should produce 1-2 cups of fruit in one season.\u00a0<\/strong>Keep this in mind when planning the size of your strawberries.\u00a0The one produced in June produces this amount in 1 month, but the other varieties produce their fruits during the entire length of summer.<\/p>\n

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5. Plant the roots at the appropriate depth<\/strong><\/h3>\n

That is, into a pit 2-3 centimeters deep and wide from the surface.\u00a0The roots of the strawberry do not penetrate deep, but rather spread out in a circle.\u00a0<\/strong>Bury the pit with soil so that the crown sits just above ground level, then water it well.\u00a0If the soil subsides, check the roots, adjust them and, if possible, plant the other plants a little higher.<\/p>\n

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6. Remember why it\u2019s called a strawberry<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If the English word strawberry is translated literally, it means straw berry.\u00a0This is why mulching is a big advantage when growing strawberries, and straw is the most obvious choice.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The thick, soft mulch layer not only inhibits weeds and saves water, but also keeps the roots cool<\/strong>\u00a0, which strawberries like, and the fruits do not touch the ground, so they do not become prey for insects and pathogens.\u00a0If there is no straw, dried grass, pine needles, shredded leaves or wood shavings are also good.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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7. Delay the harvest<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Unless you are growing strawberry seedlings as an annual plant, you should exercise some patience and delay the harvest for up to a year.\u00a0In order for the plants to have time to establish themselves, you have to remove all the flowers from them for 4-6 weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flowers and fruits take a lot of energy from plants<\/strong>\u00a0, so if you remove them, it will use that energy and all the plant\u2019s resources to develop strong roots and lots of shoots.\u00a0After a period of 4-6 weeks, perennials can already produce flowers.\u00a0<\/strong>On the other hand, the June fruits will bear fruit only the following year.<\/p>\n

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8. Watch out for snails<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many pests lurking in the garden that sink their teeth into strawberries.\u00a0<\/strong>Snails<\/strong>\u00a0are the largest of these\u00a0.\u00a0Mulch can also help us here, as snails don\u2019t like to crawl through it.\u00a0However, if we notice signs of gnawing, take action immediately.<\/p>\n

9. Make foil against birds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It may be surprising, but\u00a0the birds also love to peck at the juicy red fruits<\/strong>\u00a0, and they clean the bedding in record time.\u00a0The best way to avoid this is\u00a0to cover the entire strawberry<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0You can use a bird net or a row cover.\u00a0Just make sure you don\u2019t put it down when the plants are in bloom or they won\u2019t be pollinated.<\/p>\n

10. Water wisely<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Strawberries need about 2-3 centimeters of water per week.\u00a0<\/strong>It is important to irrigate immediately upon planting, and since the fruit is extremely water-demanding, it needs a continuous supply of water during the entire period of fruit development.\u00a0But never leave strawberries in wet soil, because this leads to root rot and they die quickly.<\/p>\n

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Practice makes perfect!\u00a0<\/strong>If the first attempt didn\u2019t work out, there\u2019s still a chance for another.\u00a0Your experience will help you become an expert in strawberry cultivation.\u00a0However, it is easier to grow strawberries in pots if, based on the above, you think the craft is too complicated \u2013 although with this method you will not grow the fruit, it still serves the purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Among the first fruits of the year are delicious, fragrant and juicy strawberries.\u00a0It is not difficult to grow, it feels at home in any garden, and it cannot even be called demanding.\u00a0But taking care of our strawberries can also be a complicated undertaking, if we consider that we have to rework or renew the bed…<\/p>\n

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