Many grow strawberries. And experienced gardeners, using one simple method, constantly achieve an abundance of tasty large berries.
The method is especially relevant in cases where the plant “lives” in the same place for a long time.
This type of “permanent residence” significantly depletes the soil, which leads to a deterioration in the quality of the strawberry harvest – the berries are usually small and sour.
Therefore, to achieve normal fruiting, it is necessary to feed the crop with nitrogen and calcium.
Calcium nitrate works very effectively in this regard.
Experienced gardeners advise purchasing fertilizer in the form of granules - they do not cake and are easy to use.
The main advantage of calcium nitrate is its positive effect on the soil.
Thanks to this product, the soil becomes lighter and more breathable.
By the way, calcium nitrate is the only alkaline preparation that does not acidify the soil.
We make a solution: add 1 tablespoon of the preparation to a 10-liter bucket of water.
Stir. Then water the strawberries with the mixture – each bush needs about 1-2 liters.
Thanks to such feeding, the plant will receive strength for the development of green mass, in addition, the strawberry will be more resistant to diseases.
Gardeners' recommendation: you need to feed in this way immediately after the soil warms up to 10-15 degrees Celsius.
