Key Points for Planting and Managing the Herbaceous Plant Wild Strawberry
Demand for wild strawberries is now constantly increasing, so our country has also begun large-scale cultivation techniques. Wild strawberries grow relatively quickly, but we still need to do a good job of management when planting them. Below is an introduction to the key points for planting and managing the herbaceous plant “wild strawberry”!
1. Intertillage and Fertilization
Intertillage is very important for the growth of wild strawberries. Intertillage can effectively loosen the soil, promote the decomposition of organic matter in the soil, and also remove weeds from the soil to prevent weeds from affecting the growth of wild strawberries. In November and December each year, intertillage should be carried out at least 2 times to ensure the growth of wild strawberries. In addition, in order to meet the nutritional needs of wild strawberry growth, at least two topdressings should be applied during the flowering and fruiting period of wild strawberries. The fertilizers are mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, etc., to promote nutrient absorption by wild strawberries, enhance their growth ability, and increase yield.
2. Flower Bud Management
For wild strawberry seedlings after transplanting and field planting, attention should be paid to timely watering to replenish moisture, and then shade and sun protection work should be done well, with shade nets appropriately set up. The shade nets should not be too low, so as to avoid hindering management by personnel. During their growth process, old withered leaves and new axillary buds on the plants should be removed in time, keeping the number of leaves on the seedlings at about 5. During the flower bud differentiation of wild strawberries, maintain a low-temperature and short-day environment, appropriately add straw covering, and use artificial environment creation to promote the differentiation of inflorescence flower buds and increase the flowering and fruiting rate.
3. Reasonable Drainage and Irrigation
Wild strawberries have a relatively large demand for water. During the flowering and fruiting period of wild strawberries, water about twice, which can be done together with fertilization. When watering, it is advisable to use the furrow irrigation method, keeping the water level at about 2/3, allowing the water to slowly penetrate into the ridge soil, and then draining the excess accumulated water to avoid excessive water instead affecting the growth of wild strawberries. We should also pay attention to observing weather changes. If there is a long-term drought, then the watering frequency should be controlled to about once a week. However, in rainy seasons, attention should also be paid to timely drainage, and drainage ditches should be dug inside and outside the orchard to facilitate drainage.
4. Heat Preservation and Ventilation
During the flower bud differentiation period of wild strawberries, the shade nets should be removed in a timely manner, and after the Beginning of Winter, attention should be paid to covering with plastic film, adding greenhouse film, and doing a good job of heat preservation. The temperature inside the greenhouse should be controlled at about 29 degrees, and throughout the winter the temperature should be kept above 25, and at the lowest not below 23 degrees, otherwise wild strawberries will grow poorly. Then attention should be paid to doing a good job of ventilation. The soil humidity should be kept at about 75%, and the air humidity should also be controlled at about 65%. When the humidity is too high, ventilation should be carried out in time to reduce humidity, and it can also help prevent pests and diseases.
The above is a brief introduction from Tuliu.com on how to manage wild strawberry planting. The planting and management of wild strawberries is relatively extensive, but the quality of management also directly affects the yield and quality of wild strawberries, so everyone should still pay close attention.