What are the precautions for watering strawberries? Detailed explanation of the correct method
Strawberry cultivation is very common in China, and when growing strawberries, all aspects of management work are very important. Watering in particular is key to ensuring the normal growth of strawberries. Therefore, watering work must be given special attention, and when watering strawberries, there are many points that require our attention. So what exactly are they? Today, the editor brings you the precautions for watering strawberries. Let's take a look together below!
1. Control the amount of water
When watering strawberries, the first thing we need to pay attention to is controlling the amount of water. Because the root system of strawberries is distributed very shallowly, but the leaf area of the strawberry plant is large, so its demand for water is very great. However, although strawberries like a humid environment, their tolerance to waterlogging is very poor. So when watering, we must pay attention to controlling the amount of water and must not water too much. If too much water is applied, then water will accumulate in the soil, which is very unfavorable to the strawberry roots. They are prone to difficulty in breathing, suffocation and rotting, and in severe cases may even die.
2. Watering time
Watering time is also something we need to pay special attention to when watering strawberries. When watering, it should be done in the afternoon on a sunny day, not on cloudy or rainy days, and not in the evening. Because during these weather conditions and times, the temperature is relatively low and the humidity is relatively high. If watering is done, it can very easily lead to excessive humidity, thereby causing various diseases. Then, during the flowering period of strawberries, watering is also not allowed. If watering during the flowering period, it can easily lead to poor pollination and fertilization of strawberries, reduce the fruit-setting rate, and make deformed fruits more likely to appear.
3. Watering method
Then we also need to pay attention to choosing a good watering method. When growing strawberries, drip irrigation should be chosen. Drip irrigation costs little and saves labor and effort, and can also be used for irrigation and topdressing. If fertilizer is applied along with irrigation water, then the humidity in the greenhouse can be effectively controlled, which can reduce the incidence of strawberry diseases. At the same time, it can increase the ground temperature and the utilization rate of fertilizer, improve the soil structure, and improve the permeability of the soil. It ensures that the water, fertilizer, and air in the strawberry planting soil can develop in a coordinated manner, which is very beneficial to the growth of the strawberry root system, thereby achieving the goal of high quality and high yield.
4. Management after watering
The last thing we need to pay attention to is the management work after watering. After watering, our main management focus should be on increasing the ground temperature. Avoid the ground temperature being too low after watering, which would affect the growth of strawberries and reduce their number of flowers and fruits. The main method of increasing the ground temperature is mainly closing the greenhouse, and after the ground temperature gradually rises, then do a good job of ventilation and dehumidification. In addition, we should also pay attention to appropriate fertilization and do a good job in the prevention and control of pests and diseases to ensure the normal growth of strawberries.
The above is a brief introduction to the precautions for watering strawberries. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only, and I hope it can help everyone!