On large production plantations, the standard for combating weeds is the use of herbicides. Unfortunately, many studies indicate that they are not indifferent to our health, which is why I advise against their use in amateur strawberry 🍓 cultivation Continue reading “Weeds In Strawberries – How To Deal With Them? Natural Methods”
Shredded Twigs as Mulch for Strawberries: Feasibility and Benefits?
Of course, you can and definitely should.
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The Perils of Overcrowding Strawberry Plants?
Planting plants🌱 too densely is a common mistake among beginner gardeners. This is especially true for strawberries, which react very negatively to excessive crowding.
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Strawberries in Your Garden – Easy Growing and Sweet Fruit All Season Long
Growing alpine strawberries is not difficult, and considering their undeniable taste and health benefits, it’s worth allocating a few square meters for them in every garden, no matter how small. Children and grandchildren will squeal with joy. 😁
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Strong Strawberries: Removing Runners from Everbearing Varieties
In the cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, managing runners is an important aspect of care.😊
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Which Strawberry Varieties Are Best Suited for Greenhouse Cultivation?
For amateur greenhouse strawberry cultivation, we should choose either very early varieties, to start harvesting before others, around the beginning of May, or repeat-fruiting varieties, to enjoy fruits throughout the season, and thanks to the..🧐
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What is the Difference Between Traditional Manure and Pelleted Manure? Which is Better?
The difference between traditional manure and granulated manure: 🙂
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Strawberries: How to Provide the Perfect Conditions
Strawberries🍓 prefer fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic pH (5.5-6.5).
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What are licensed varieties and are they worth planting?
Licensed strawberry🍓 varieties are specially selected versions of these fruits that have been officially registered and protected by copyrights or patents by breeders or institutions involved in their reproduction.
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When is the Best Time to Plant Strawberries?
Thirty years ago, the situation was simple: we planted strawberries in spring or autumn, as those were the only times when nurseries had large quantities of properly rooted seedlings available. 🌱 Today, thanks to the incredible development of nursery technology, we can plant strawberries throughout the entire growing season. We have at our disposal not only green (dug up) seedlings but also frigo-type seedlings and potted seedlings. And, indeed, it is difficult to answer the question of which planting term for strawberries is the best, as each has its good and bad sides. Below I present a few relationships between the type of seedlings we have decided on, the timing of their planting, and the height of the first yield:🧐📆 Continue reading “When is the Best Time to Plant Strawberries?”