Gardeners don't realize they're ruining their harvest: what one mistake prevents strawberries from growing

25.04.2023 19:07

Many gardeners mistakenly take this action as a rule, and therefore unknowingly harm their plantings.

The effort, time, and possibly money spent will not lead to the desired result if this nuance is not taken into account.

Important procedure

Mulching is one of the main tasks in the garden and vegetable garden. This procedure is useful for plants for a number of reasons.

But there are periods when mulching does not bring any benefit and can cause harm. This is especially true for strawberries.

Error in care

Incorrectly chosen time for covering the strawberry plant can negatively affect the development of berry bushes.

Strawberry
Photo: © Belnovosti

It is not recommended to mulch strawberries during flowering. There are at least two reasons why it is better not to cover the bushes during this period.

Firstly, the soil will warm up worse, and the roots will not feel very comfortable in damp and cold soil. Secondly, all the fertilizers will remain on the surface, only a small part will reach the underground part of the plant.

Therefore, experienced gardeners recommend mulching strawberries when the ovaries appear.

Dmitry Bobrovich Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Important procedure
  2. Error in care