In most cases, it is recommended to cover strawberries for the winter, as this protects the berry crop from adverse weather conditions.
This is especially important if you are familiar with cold winters and the cultivated variety is sensitive to such weather.
However, not every summer resident knows whether it is necessary to water immediately before the covering procedure, notes the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", landscape designer and scientist-agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
What is the correct answer to this question?
If autumn is dry and the date for the covering procedure is approaching, then it is definitely worth watering. Thanks to this, you can have a positive effect on the condition of the plant.
If you water the strawberries, they will be less "afraid" of cold weather, which is very important.
If you moisten the soil before covering, this will help to better maintain the required level of heat, which will have a positive effect on the wintering of the plant.
However, a lack of moisture can lead to damage to the plant’s root system.
