Some summer residents are faced with a problem: strawberries grow large leaves, but bear small berries.
The culprit is improper fertilizing. It provokes the growth of unnecessary leaves to the detriment of fruit development.
Humus is considered a popular organic fertilizer. It is a source of nitrogen for plants. Large leaves and small berries are the result of excessive humus application.
If the humus is well decomposed, then it contains little nitrogen, so the risk of overfeeding the strawberries is low.
In any case, you shouldn't overdo it, otherwise the plant will get fat. Then the harvest won't please you. The optimal amount of humus for strawberries is 1 bucket per square meter.
In addition, potassium is important for fruit formation. This macronutrient is responsible for large and sweet berries.
Therefore, plants need to be fed not only with humus, but also with potassium fertilizers. Then the harvest will exceed all expectations.
In addition, during the flowering period, strawberries need to be watered abundantly. This also affects the size of the berries.
