How to Grow Wild Strawberries: A Detailed Guide to the Latest Cultivation Methods
Wild strawberry, also known as piaozi, dengpao and other names, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family. It is widely distributed in our country, and unlike the common strawberry, the wild strawberry is far smaller in size than the common strawberry. Wild strawberry also has a series of medicinal effects such as relieving tension and treating diarrhea. It contains vitamins, calcium, iron and various other trace elements. So how should wild strawberries be planted? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for wild strawberries. Let's take a look together!
1. Site Selection and Land Preparation
Wild strawberries are suited to growing in soil with sufficient sunlight, flat terrain, soft texture, normal drainage and irrigation, and ample fertility. Also, the previous crop in the soil should not be a Rosaceae crop; legume and other vegetable crops are preferable. After selecting the site, do a good job of land preparation and weeding, plowing it about 30 cm deep, then spray phoxim emulsifiable concentrate and other agents to do a good job of pest control. Then after about 5-7 days, wait for the efficacy of the chemicals to dissipate, and apply sufficient base fertilizer. Fine-till and harrow it carefully, control the width, height and depth well, and prepare the beds for planting.
2. Sowing and Raising Seedlings
Before sowing, pay attention to controlling the sowing time according to market demand and other factors. Generally, wild strawberries come to market around January to February each year. Therefore, according to the growth cycle of wild strawberries, the sowing time is generally September to October. First prepare the seedling bed, select healthy seeds with no wounds and high yield, and after disinfection and germination promotion, sow them into the seedling bed. Then do a good job of water and fertilizer management to promote seed germination; the seed germination ability of wild strawberries is relatively strong. When most have emerged, do a good job of transplanting, taking care to control the planting density, and transplant immediately after lifting. Also, when planting, be careful to keep the flower clusters of plants in the same row facing one direction, then water thoroughly after planting, and do not let the outer roots be exposed outside the soil.
3. Field Management
After planting, do a good job of field management, control water and fertilizer management well, and regularly cultivate and weed. Cultivation and weeding work is essential when growing wild strawberries; if weeds are not removed in time, they will compete for the nutrients needed for the growth of wild strawberries, causing the growth of wild strawberries to be hindered and affecting their normal growth. Then pay attention to observing weather changes, and do a good job of ventilation, drainage and irrigation according to weather changes. Avoid water accumulation in the field; water accumulation will cause the roots of wild strawberries to rot, trigger various diseases and insect pests, and seriously affect the growth of wild strawberries.
4. Pest and Disease Control
The common pests and diseases of wild strawberries are similar to those of strawberries, but the main diseases are verticillium wilt, gray mold and others. They mainly harm the leaves, flowers and fruits of wild strawberries, causing a serious drop in the yield of wild strawberries, and their quality will also be greatly affected. Therefore, during the planting process, we should focus on doing a good job of pest and disease control, strengthen field management, frequently observe the growth of wild strawberries, and take timely corresponding measures when abnormalities are found. Prevent the disease from spreading and expanding the affected area. When using chemicals, pay attention to treating the right disease with the right remedy; blind use of chemicals not only fails to treat effectively but may also cause more serious problems.
The above is a brief introduction to how to grow wild strawberries; growing wild strawberries is actually relatively simple. Although they have strong growth ability, everyone still needs to do a good job of management to ensure yield and improve quality. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for your reading and support.