Whether strawberries will produce a good harvest depends largely on the planting location.
We'll tell you what you need to consider when choosing a location for a strawberry bed.
Where to plant strawberries
Firstly, strawberries need a lot of light, the bed should be well lit throughout the day.
Secondly, the soil should be fertile, well-drained and neutral/slightly acidic.
The worst choice is peat or marshy sod-podzolic soil.
Groundwater should be high (strawberries have short roots, about 40 centimeters). However, there should be no stagnant water.
As for predecessors, strawberries grow best after green manure crops, especially after legumes and mustard.
This berry can also be planted after root crops, cereals, onions, garlic, and greens.
Bad predecessors for strawberries are cruciferous plants, nightshades, squash and cucumbers.
In addition, it is strictly forbidden to plant strawberries after rose plants.
It is necessary to transplant strawberries to a new location every two to three years.
