How do you grow wild strawberries? First, understand its scientific name
Wild strawberry is also called piaozi, dengpao, and other names. It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family. It has a wide distribution range in our country. Unlike ordinary strawberries, wild strawberries are far smaller in size than ordinary strawberries. Wild strawberries also have a series of medicinal effects, such as relieving tension and treating diarrhea. They contain vitamins, calcium, iron, and various other trace elements. So how should wild strawberries be grown? Below, the editor brings you the cultivation techniques for wild strawberries. Let's take a look!
1. Site selection and land preparation
Wild strawberries are suitable for growing in soil with sufficient sunlight, flat terrain, loose soil texture, normal drainage and irrigation, and sufficient fertility. In addition, the previous crop in the soil should not be a crop of the Rosaceae family; vegetable crops such as legumes are preferable. After selecting the site, do a good job of land preparation and weeding, turn it deep about 30 cm, and 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 to dissipate and apply sufficient base fertilizer. Fine-till and rake 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, disinfect and pregerminate them, and then 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. After most of them have emerged, do a good job of transplanting, pay attention to controlling the planting density, and transplant them as they are lifted. Also, when planting, pay attention to keeping the inflorescences 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 carry out intertillage and weeding. Intertillage and weeding are essential when growing wild strawberries. If weeds are not removed in time, the weeds 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 garden. Water accumulation will cause wild strawberry roots to rot, trigger various diseases and pests, and seriously affect the growth of wild strawberries.
4. Disease and pest control
The common diseases and pests 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 decline in wild strawberry yield, and their quality is also greatly affected. Therefore, during the cultivation process, we should pay attention to focusing on disease and pest 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 pesticides, pay attention to treating the root cause with the right medicine. Blind use of pesticides not only fails to treat effectively but may also cause more serious problems.
The above is a brief introduction to how wild strawberries should be grown. Growing wild strawberries is actually relatively simple. Although their growth ability is strong, 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.