After pruning, strawberries need special care and nutrition to recover and prepare for winter. Proper feeding during this period can be the key to a rich harvest next season.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, reminded summer residents of the most important thing.
Organic fertilizers
Compost and humus are excellent choices for feeding strawberries after pruning. These organic fertilizers not only enrich the soil with nutrients, but also improve its structure.
Adding compost or humus in August will help strawberries get the necessary elements for growth and development.
Mineral fertilizers
For quick recovery after pruning, you can use mineral fertilizers.
Phosphorus-potassium compounds are especially useful during this period, as they help strengthen the root system and increase frost resistance of plants. It is important to follow the dosage indicated on the package so as not to oversaturate the soil.
Ash as a universal fertilizer
Wood ash is a real find for gardeners. Rich in potassium and microelements, it is ideal for feeding strawberries after pruning.
Ash not only nourishes plants, but also helps fight pests and diseases.
Liquid fertilizers
Using liquid fertilizers allows you to quickly deliver nutrients to the roots of plants. Infusions of nettle, dandelion or mullein are rich in nitrogen and microelements that strawberries need to restore leaf mass.
Mulching as a method of fertilizing
Mulching the soil around strawberries after pruning is an effective way to improve plant nutrition.
Mulch can be made from grass clippings, straw or pine needles. As it decomposes, the mulch will enrich the soil with nutrients.
Green manure as an alternative to traditional fertilizers
Sowing green manure between rows of strawberries after pruning is a great way to enrich the soil.
Mustard, phacelia or rye not only saturate the soil with nitrogen, but also improve its structure and prevent the growth of weeds.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
