You can spend a lot of time and effort caring for strawberry bushes and still get a poor harvest.
Often the fruits are too small. Moreover, the berries become sour.
Such failure can be explained by the fact that the summer resident chose a place that was not entirely suitable for the plant.
It is also possible that the problem is due to the “old age” of the strawberry bushes.
So, let's look at the common reasons for the small size of formed fruits.
The plant is too old
The owner of a country plot should not forget: strawberry bushes should be replaced every few years.
If this is not done, over time the plant will become increasingly vulnerable to diseases and dangerous insects.
As a result, the risk of developing berries that are too small will become very high.
Planting in the shade
What's the matter if the plant is relatively young?
Then the summer resident most likely made a mistake in choosing a place to plant strawberries.
Perhaps the plant was in the shade. Or in an area with hard soil.
To avoid problems, strawberry bushes should be placed in a place that is well lit by the sun. The soil should be easy to work.
Inappropriate "predecessors"
It is necessary to remember not only the degree of illumination of the area and the condition of the soil cover, but also crop rotation.
Strawberry bushes should never be planted in an area where tomatoes, cucumbers or potatoes grew last summer.
But if strawberries become the "successor" of carrots, garlic or parsley, then you can confidently count on a bountiful harvest. The fruits will be large, juicy and tasty.
