How to Grow Wild Strawberries? Detailed Planting Methods and Tips
Wild strawberry, also known as piaozi, dengpao and other names, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rosaceae family. It has a wide distribution range in China, and 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 vitamin C, 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 texture, normal drainage and irrigation, and sufficient fertility. In addition, 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, plow it about 30 cm deep, 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 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 seedling raising
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 make the seedling bed well, select healthy seeds with no wounds and high yield, and sow them into the seedling bed after disinfection and germination promotion. 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 of the seedlings have emerged, do a good job of transplanting, pay attention to controlling the planting density, and transplant as you lift the seedlings. When planting, also pay attention to keeping 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 carry out regular cultivation and weeding. Cultivation and weeding work is essential when growing wild strawberries. If weeds are not removed in time, the weeds will snatch away the nutrients 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 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 decline in the yield of wild strawberries, and their quality is also greatly affected. Therefore, during the planting process, we should pay attention to focusing on 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 it 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 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 everyone for reading and supporting.