The taste of strawberries leaves few people indifferent, especially if the berries are sweet and juicy.
Therefore, it is not surprising that many summer residents want to grow more garden strawberries.
But how can we ensure that there are many fruits and their quality is high?
This result is quite possible without the use of chemicals. You can increase the yield of strawberries using only natural means.
Compost
This organic fertilizer will replenish the deficiency of many compounds and microelements necessary for strawberries.
It is advisable to use compost at the very beginning of spring. It is enough to lay the fertilizer on the strawberry bed. The layer thickness should be 1-2 cm.
Mulch
It is advisable to cover the bed where garden strawberries grow with mulching material.
The best options are straw, pine or spruce needles.
A thin layer of mulch ensures that the plant receives nutrients and prevents the appearance of weeds.
In addition, mulching will reduce the risk of direct “interaction” of the fruits of strawberry bushes with the soil.
Plants against pests
To protect strawberries from dangerous insects, it is better to use plants with a strong smell rather than chemicals.
An example would be onions or garlic. If any of these crops become a "neighbor" of garden strawberries, the berry will not encounter any diseases.
