Overview of Key Points on Strawberry Field Management Techniques and Methods
Many people really like strawberries, sweet and tart with a very good taste. If there is a large strawberry field, whenever the strawberries ripen, just walking nearby, the air is filled with the fragrance of strawberries, and you feel your mouth watering right away. Today we will follow Qinnong Web to learn about strawberry field management techniques so your strawberries grow better.
1. Growing temperature
Strawberry growth has relatively strict temperature requirements. Strawberries cannot live in weather that is too hot, nor can they survive in weather that is too cold. In hot summer, we need to use physical cooling methods to keep the strawberry growing temperature at around 20 to 25 degrees. In winter, we need to use greenhouse cultivation to keep strawberries warm so the temperature stays as balanced as possible. Only then can strawberries continue to grow.
2. Water management
Strawberries prefer a relatively cool and moist environment, and they are especially vulnerable to drought, so we must always maintain the moisture level of the soil. Generally, throughout the entire growing period of strawberries, watering is needed once every 3 to 5 days, otherwise there is not enough water for them to grow. The water requirement is greatest when strawberries are flowering and fruiting. If water conditions are not met, it may cause flower and fruit drop, and may also cause growing strawberries to become deformed and their flavor to worsen.
3. Planting density
Strawberries spread and grow continuously on the ground, so they must be given enough growing space. If the space is insufficient, yields will be severely reduced. Generally, the most scientific planting density is 30 to 40 cm. Although the gaps may be somewhat large at first, after a period of careful care, they will creep and grow to cover the entire strawberry field. In this way, many new strawberry plants will gradually appear. If the density is too high, you can also wait until spring to transplant the excess strawberry plants.
4. Fertilization treatment
When it comes to fertilization, we must first talk about base fertilizer. Applying good base fertilizer is the first step in creating a good growing environment for strawberries. Generally, for base fertilizer we use plant ash or dried grass fertilizer or even livestock manure, all of which are very good base fertilizers. Next, later topdressing of strawberries is related to fruiting and harvesting. Generally, the first topdressing of strawberries is about 5 to 10 days after planting, the second fertilization is when the first batch of strawberries flowers and fruits, and finally topdressing should be carried out after each harvest. Generally, nitrogen fertilizer, potassium fertilizer and boron fertilizer are commonly used.
5. Cultivation and weeding
During the growth process of strawberries, cultivation and hilling are generally needed about twice a year, because strawberries will grow new roots and form new plants. In order to make the plants grow more vigorously, we generally need to hill soil around the newly grown strawberry roots so they take root deeply. When weeding, be especially careful not to disturb the strawberry roots, because this will not only affect plant growth, but also reduce yield, and even more seriously cause plant death. Therefore, when weeding, we generally gently pull out the weeds in the field.
6. Pest and disease control
Strawberry pests and diseases most commonly appear around September in autumn. The main pests and diseases include yellow leaf disease, aphids, gray mold, red spiders, and so on. The general control method is chemical spraying for prevention and control (for chemical use, consult locally). No chemicals may be sprayed during the strawberry harvesting period, as this affects strawberry quality.