In October, strawberries need not only feeding and mulching.
We tell you how to properly care for strawberries in mid-autumn.
What to do with strawberries in October
Firstly, in October strawberries need to continue to be watered.
If the weather is dry, watering should be done every seven days.
Secondly, fertilizing. In October, strawberries need potassium and phosphorus.
You can use, for example, potassium monophosphate, superphosphate, wood ash.
It is also advisable to treat strawberries against diseases and pests in October. But if it is already cold, the treatment will not give any results.
The last step is mulching. Strawberries need to be mulched before mid-October.
