Why strawberries bloom but there are no berries: eliminate these 5 mistakes - and everything will be in red berries

25.05.2023 17:25

If the strawberry does not produce berries, the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh advises to check the growing conditions, ensure regular watering and fertilizing, and also carry out preventive measures against diseases and pests.

Strawberry flowering is affected by a number of factors, such as insufficient light, improper temperature, lack of nutrients or the presence of diseases.

However, if the strawberry blossoms but does not produce berries, this may be due to several reasons.

1. Improper care

Strawberries need proper care to produce a good harvest.

If you don't provide it with enough water and fertilizer, it may not produce berries.

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2. Insufficient pollination

Strawberries are self-pollinating plants, but if there are other strawberry varieties or flowers in the area that can act as pollinators, this can improve the yield.

3. Diseases and pests

Some diseases and pests can prevent strawberries from bearing fruit.

Make sure you inspect your plants regularly and take steps to control diseases and pests.

4. Incorrect harvest time

If you pick berries too early or too late, they may not ripen and produce a good harvest.

Pick the berries at the right time when they are ripe.

5. Incorrect landing

Planting strawberries in the wrong location or at the wrong depth can also result in them not producing a good harvest.

Make sure you plant your strawberries properly and provide them with enough light and space to grow.

Sergey Tumanov Author: Sergey Tumanov Internet resource editor


Content
  1. 1. Improper care
  2. 2. Insufficient pollination
  3. 3. Diseases and pests
  4. 4. Incorrect harvest time
  5. 5. Incorrect landing