Strawberries are a popular fruit crop among amateur gardeners, used to make jams, preserves, pies and other desserts.
In their raw form, berries have an incredibly beneficial effect on the body. They contain a large number of vitamins (A, C, B5, P, E), as well as folic acid, zinc, iron, phosphorus, calcium.
The beneficial properties and taste make strawberries a desirable berry for many gardeners. In spring, the plant needs special feeding, which will perform a number of tasks:
- stimulates development after winter;
- will increase crop yields;
- will protect against major pests.
Fertilizer for strawberries
It is made from the leaves and roots of horse sorrel. Many summer residents have it growing on their plots as a weed. Therefore, gardeners pick it, chop the greenery and roots, and then pour water over the mass.
Insist in a warm place, for example, in a greenhouse. As soon as the mixture ferments, strain and water from a watering can directly on the bushes.
Instead of horse sorrel, rhubarb or common sorrel is used. According to gardeners, the whole secret is in oxalic acid.
