Every gardener's dream is to grow large and sweet strawberries that will surprise relatives and friends.
If you take into account a few nuances, the dream will become a reality. Caring for strawberries cannot be called simple, but there is little that is difficult in this matter.
You just need to water the bushes correctly and rationally apply nutritious fertilizer, which is responsible for the incredible sweetness of the harvest.
Large berries
Experienced gardeners, in order to increase the size of the berries, water the plants generously during flowering. But it is important not to overdo it, otherwise the strawberries will develop fungus. If the last month of spring is hot, then you need to water almost every day.
Water alone will not help. Too much watering will make the berries too watery. Nitrogen-containing fertilizer is needed.
But in this case, it is important to apply it no later than 20 days before harvesting. Otherwise, the berries will contain a lot of nitrates.
Sweetness of the berry
Watering and nitrogen are about 75% of the ideal strawberry harvest. The remaining 25% is also fertilizing, but with a high content of potassium and phosphorus. These two macronutrients affect the sweetness and density of the berries.
