What are the key points of wild strawberry cultivation and management techniques?
The wild strawberry is a very common herbaceous plant in China, and its nutritional value is also relatively high. Demand for wild strawberries is now increasing, so large-scale cultivation techniques have also begun in China. Wild strawberries grow relatively quickly, but we still need to do a good job of management when cultivating them. So how should we manage wild strawberries when growing them? Below, the editor will introduce the management key 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. In November-December each year, intertillage should be done at least 2 times to ensure the growth of wild strawberries. In addition, to meet the nutritional needs of wild strawberry growth, at least two topdressings should be applied during the flowering and fruiting period of wild strawberries. Fertilizers are mainly nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers, etc., to promote nutrient absorption by wild strawberries, enhance their growth ability, and increase yield.
2. Flower bud management
For wild strawberry seedlings after transplanting and planting, pay attention to timely watering to replenish moisture. Then do a good job of shading and sun protection, and properly set up a shade net. The shade net should not be too low, to avoid hindering management work. During their growth process, 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 the flower bud differentiation of wild strawberries, maintain a low-temperature and short-day environment. Properly add a straw covering 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 large demand for water. During the flowering and fruiting period of wild strawberries, water about two times, 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 infiltrate into the ridge soil, then drain the excess accumulated water, to avoid excessive water instead 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 the rainy season, also pay attention to timely drainage, and good drainage ditches should be dug inside and outside the orchard to facilitate drainage.
4. Heat preservation and ventilation
During the flower bud differentiation period of wild strawberries, the shade net should be removed in a timely manner, and after the Beginning of Winter, attention should be paid to covering with plastic film and adding greenhouse film. Do a good job of heat preservation, control the temperature inside the greenhouse at about 29°C, and throughout the winter keep the temperature above 25°C, and it must not be lower than 23°C, otherwise wild strawberries will grow poorly. Then pay attention to good ventilation work. Keep the soil moisture at about 75%, and the air humidity should also be controlled at about 65%. When humidity is too high, ventilate in a timely manner to reduce humidity, and this can also prevent pests and diseases.
The above is a brief introduction to how wild strawberries should be managed during 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. I hope it can help everyone!