Detailed Guide to Strawberry Cultivation Techniques: A Step-by-Step Guide to Growing Strawberries Well

The strawberry is a common fruit in our daily lives, with extremely high economic and ornamental value, and it is highly favored by consumers on the market. The annual strawberry planting area in China keeps growing. So how should strawberries be grown? Let's take a look at strawberry cultivation techniques.

1. Site Selection and Fertilization

Since strawberry roots are relatively shallow, the soil requirements are high. Choose a loose, fertile, flat plot of land for planting. Half a month before planting, prepare the soil: first spray chemicals for disinfection, then plow 1-2 times to loosen the soil. Next, apply base fertilizer. It is recommended to use decomposed farmyard manure as the main base fertilizer, paired with a small amount of chemical fertilizer. Generally, apply 4000 kg of farmyard manure and a small amount of compound fertilizer per mu. After raking it fine and leveling it, make beds and wait to plant.

2. Planting

Select superior seedlings that are strong-growing, have many fibrous roots, and are disease-free. The selected seedlings should have at least 3-4 true leaves, with a stem diameter of about 1 cm, so the survival rate is higher. Planting is generally done in autumn in August, when the temperature and humidity are both relatively suitable for strawberry growth, allowing them to grow quickly after planting. Generally, plant two rows per bed, with row spacing controlled at about 20 cm, spacing between beds at about 30 cm, and plant spacing controlled at about 20 cm, with no more than 10,000 plants per mu.

3. Fertilizer and Water Management

After the strawberry seedlings survive planting, water and fertilize once to promote seedling growth. When strawberries enter the fruit expansion stage, their demand for water is extremely high. At this time, water frequently to keep the soil moist, but avoid flood irrigation. Drip irrigation is preferable to prevent soil waterlogging from suffocating the roots. At the same time, pay attention to humidity and temperature. Humidity is best kept at around 50%. Temperature should follow the strawberry's growth stages: generally, in the early planting stage, keep it at 25-30 degrees during the day, and no lower than 12 degrees at night; during the fruiting stage, keep it at 20-30 degrees during the day, and no lower than 5 degrees at night, to prevent fruit growth from stalling.

4. Pest and Disease Control

Strawberry roots are relatively shallow and the plants are not tall, while a humid environment easily breeds bacteria, so attention must be paid to pest and disease control measures, especially during low-temperature and rainy periods, when strawberries are highly susceptible to gray mold and powdery mildew, while the main pests include aphids. Pest and disease control should focus on prevention, using a combination of physical and chemical control methods. When diseased plants are found, promptly pull them out and take them out of the field, and spray chemicals for comprehensive control. For aphids, spray Shidingkang for control.

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