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What should be the first feeding of strawberries: not all gardeners know
27.04.2024 10:00
It is important to remember that the first feeding during the season can sometimes play a decisive role in the quality of the future harvest.
This rule especially applies to strawberries.
An expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh believes that the first application of nutrients can even affect the taste of the berries.
What do you need to know about the first feeding of strawberries?
Preparation
First of all, the summer resident needs to tidy up the garden bed. To do this, it is advisable to remove the old layer of mulch, remove obviously withered leaves.
Then they carry out the loosening procedure and treat the berries from diseases and insects. Only after this can nutrients be added.
What to choose for feeding
You can choose industrial fertilizers. Among them, urea with ammonium nitrate stands out. You will need to take a spoon of the specified products per bucket of water.
But the consumption of funds is different. Urea is consumed at 300 ml per bush. But the concentration of ammonium nitrate should be increased to half a liter.
Previously, we talked about what types of hydrangeas can be chosen for shady areas of the site .
