It's nice when very large berries form on strawberry bushes.
And if the fruits are not only gigantic, but also very sweet, then this is real happiness for the summer resident.
But how to achieve such a result? How to prevent the formation of small and sour berries?
It is enough to follow three simple recommendations from the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Observe crop rotation rules
The maximum duration of growing garden strawberries in the same place is four years.
Exceeding this indicator can lead to a serious reduction in yield.
Regular watering
The plant must always have access to sufficient moisture.
Lack of water will certainly lead to a decrease in yield and to the production of small and tasteless berries.
To prevent rapid moisture loss, the soil under the strawberry bushes should be covered with a mulching material that is not dense and continuous. Hay is an ideal option.
Protection from dangerous insects
Garden strawberries are vulnerable to weevils and spider mites. Because of them, the yield can drop to almost zero.
It is necessary to use preparations against these pests in a timely manner.
It is advisable to take preventive measures (treatment with Bordeaux mixture, loosening the soil, using ash), because it is very difficult to fight insects that have already appeared.
Earlier, summer residents were told what fertilizers they should use to feed strawberries in the spring.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
