A Detailed Guide to the Latest Management Methods for Wild Strawberry Cultivation

Wild strawberry is a very common herbaceous plant in China, and its nutritional value is also relatively high. Demand for wild strawberries is now constantly increasing, so China has also begun large-scale cultivation techniques. Wild strawberries grow relatively fast, but we still need to do a good job of management when planting them. So how should we manage wild strawberries when cultivating them? Below, the editor will introduce the key management points for wild strawberry cultivation!

1. Intertillage and Fertilization

Intertillage is very important for the growth of wild strawberries. Intertillage can effectively loosen the soil and promote the decomposition of organic matter in the soil. It can also remove weeds from the soil and prevent weeds from affecting the growth of wild strawberries. From November to December each year, intertillage should be carried out at least 2 times to ensure the growth of wild strawberries. In addition, to meet the nutritional needs of wild strawberries during growth, topdressing should be applied at least twice during the flowering and fruiting period. Fertilizers are mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, etc., to promote nutrient absorption by wild strawberries, enhance their growth capacity, and increase yield.

2. Flower Bud Management

For wild strawberry seedlings after transplanting and field planting, pay attention to timely watering to replenish moisture. Then do a good job of shading and sun protection, and appropriately set up a shade net. The shade net should not be too low, to avoid hindering management work. During their growth, promptly remove old withered leaves and new axillary buds from the plants, and keep the number of leaves on the seedlings at about 5. During flower bud differentiation of wild strawberries, maintain a low-temperature and short-day environment. Appropriately add a straw cover and use artificial methods to create the environment. Promote the differentiation of inflorescence flower buds and increase the rate of flowering and fruiting.

3. Reasonable Irrigation and Drainage

Wild strawberries have a relatively high demand for water. During the flowering and fruiting period of wild strawberries, water about twice, which can be done together with fertilization. When watering, the furrow irrigation method should be used, with the water level kept at about 2/3. Let the water slowly seep into the bed soil, then drain away excess standing water, to avoid too much water adversely affecting the growth of wild strawberries. We should also pay attention to observing weather changes. If there is a long-term drought, then control the watering frequency to about once a week. However, in rainy seasons, also pay attention to timely drainage. Drainage ditches should be dug well inside and outside the orchard to facilitate drainage.

4. Heat Preservation and Ventilation

During the flower bud differentiation period of wild strawberries, remove the shade net at the appropriate time, and after the Start of Winter pay attention to covering with plastic film and adding greenhouse film. Do a good job of heat preservation, keeping the temperature inside the greenhouse at about 29 degrees Celsius. Throughout winter, keep the temperature above 25, and it must not be lower than 23 degrees Celsius at minimum, otherwise wild strawberries will grow poorly. Then pay attention to doing a good job of ventilation. Keep soil moisture at about 75%, and air humidity should also be controlled at about 65%. When humidity is too high, ventilate promptly to reduce humidity, and this can also help prevent pests and diseases.

The above is a brief introduction to how to manage wild strawberry cultivation. The cultivation and management of wild strawberries is relatively extensive. However, the quality of management also directly affects the yield and quality of wild strawberries, so everyone should still pay close attention. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and we hope it can help everyone!