Introduction to strawberry seedling cultivation techniques, and how much does one plant cost?
Strawberry cultivation is currently a good project for getting rich in rural areas. Not only can the fruit be sold, but sightseeing and tourism can also be developed to promote secondary spending. So, how do you cultivate strawberry seedlings? Below is an introduction to strawberry seedling cultivation techniques.
1. Strawberry seedling cultivation techniques
1. Prepare the seeds
Strawberry seeds can be purchased directly or collected yourself. From May to June each year, pick well-grown, fully mature fruits; cut off the skin, wash and dry it, or simply dry the peeled skin in the air, then rub it into pieces to separate the skin from the seeds. After the seeds are collected, they can be sown in July-August of the same year, or sown the following spring.
2. Prepare the seedbed
Cultivating strawberry seedlings requires a good seedbed. You can choose a plot with sufficient light, slightly higher terrain, level ground and good drainage, with fertile, loose neutral or slightly acidic loam soil. After the plot is selected, clear the weeds, loosen the soil, apply sufficient base fertilizer, plow and harrow finely, and make flat beds and raised beds 1.2-1.5 m wide.
3. Sowing the seeds
Before sowing, the seedbed should be watered thoroughly so that the soil is moist. The seeds should also be placed in clean water to soak for 8-12 hours. After they swell, scatter them on the soil surface, then cover with fine sandy soil about 0.2 cm thick, and then cover with plastic film. Seedlings will emerge in about 10 days. After emergence, thin them appropriately, pull out weak seedlings, and cultivate strong seedlings.
4. Seedling management
(1) Temperature: Strawberries like a warm and cool climate, and the suitable growth temperature is 15-22°C. Below 12°C or above 30°C, the seedlings grow slowly, and in severe cases they even stop growing. Therefore, temperature must be strictly controlled during seedling cultivation.
(2) Water: Strawberries have strict water requirements. During the seedling stage they absorb water, but they are not tolerant of waterlogging. If water is lacking, root growth will be hindered, leading to poor nutrition, and it can also cause seedling aging or even death. Therefore, ensure the soil moisture level and keep the water content at about 70%.
(3) Cultivation: Strawberries are suitable for growing in soft sandy soil. If the soil becomes compacted, it reduces the soil's good permeability, affects root respiration, and also raises the soil temperature, which is not conducive to heat dissipation. Therefore, appropriate cultivation and weeding should be carried out.
(4) Transplanting: When the seedlings grow 3-4 true leaves, they can be transplanted with soil.
2. How much does one strawberry seedling cost?
The price of strawberry seedlings on the market is not uniform. Prices differ depending on variety, specification and place of origin. According to information provided by Baidu Aicaigou, the price of everbearing strawberry seedlings at Yuyang Flower and Tree Gardening Farm in Xinhe Town, Shuyang County, Jiangsu is 1.5 yuan/seedling, and ordinary strawberry seedlings are between 0.5-1 yuan/plant; strawberry seedlings at Kaihua Gardening Farm in Tai'an High-tech Zone, Shandong are between 0.5-1 yuan/plant; at Laoye Strawberry Planting Garden in Genglou Street, Jiande City, Zhejiang, Hongyan strawberry seedlings are 0.6 yuan/plant, and Miaoxiang strawberry seedlings are 0.8 yuan/plant; at Jilin Tonghua Yezhitang Specialty Products Co., Ltd., everbearing strawberry Saiwa seedlings, Fuyuan No. 4 strawberry seedlings, and Hongyan strawberry seedlings are 0.8 yuan/plant. The specific price is subject to the local area.
The above is an introduction to strawberry seedling cultivation techniques and prices. We hope it is useful to everyone.