What to sow between strawberry rows: not only will you improve the soil, but you will also increase the harvest next season

05.07.2023 19:35

Which green manure crops are best to choose for planting between strawberry rows or on empty beds that will later be used for planting?

What plants should be planted before planting strawberries?

How to sow green manure correctly and what is the best way to cover it?

Let's look at these issues in order.

Green manures belong to the category of garden crops that are sown in beds between rows to improve the soil.

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They are also used to improve the health of the soil and enrich it with microelements. Crops such as oilseed radish, mustard and phacelia are annual.

White mustard is also good for strawberries and can be sown throughout the season.

After you have mowed the green manure that was intended for strawberries, you should dry it out and only then incorporate it into the soil.

Marigold and calendula flowers are also suitable for strawberries. They can enrich the soil with useful microelements.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor