Protection Archives • Strawberry Plants

September 18, 2024August 31, 2024

How to get rid of beetles on strawberries? Biological methods of combating soil pests

In addition to wireworms, there is also a problem with grubs and click beetle larvae. All of them feed on the roots of strawberry plants and often cause the death of entire plants, sometimes already in the initial phase of cultivation (the first year). Their presence can easily be detected at the stage of digging over the plot before planting strawberries🍓. If we find the larvae of these pests, especially in large numbers, do not plant strawberries there! It would be a waste of our effort and money. Soil pests must be eliminated before establishing the cultivation.🙂🐛 Continue reading “How to get rid of beetles on strawberries? Biological methods of combating soil pests”

September 17, 2024September 3, 2024

Planting Strawberries on Black Plastic: A Practical Approach?

Yes, I am convinced that it is worth taking advantage of this convenience in practice and I strongly encourage it.
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September 12, 2024August 31, 2024

Is it Worth Growing Varieties Bred in Warmer Climates Than Northern or Central Europe?

Well, everything is fine until the first harsh or snowless winter. We, as growers who live from growing strawberries, would rather not risk large plantings of varieties that have not been tested for their winter hardiness.❄️ Continue reading “Is it Worth Growing Varieties Bred in Warmer Climates Than Northern or Central Europe?”

September 11, 2024August 31, 2024

Which is better for mulching strawberries – straw or black agrotextile?

Much has been written about the advantages of using black agrotextile as mulch. As an old professional, I have no doubts about the purposefulness of its use. But it’s not the only material that can be used for mulching strawberries. Straw, or more precisely, wheat or rye chaff, is equally good as a material that is inexpensive and readily available (unfortunately, not in big cities) and excellently fulfills its role.😀 Continue reading “Which is better for mulching strawberries – straw or black agrotextile?”

September 6, 2024September 4, 2024

Millipedes and Armadillos in the Garden – How to Deal with Them

Centipedes and millipedes play an important role in the ecosystem.

Centipedes, especially the smaller species, help in the decomposition of organic matter and can contribute to the control of other pest populations. Millipedes, on the other hand, primarily feed on decaying plant matter and fungi, which also plays a significant role in soil formation processes.🧐
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September 4, 2024September 3, 2024

Where Do Strawberries Come From? And What Are Their Varieties?

Strawberries, unlike many other fruits, are not a work of nature, but the result of the work of the French botanist Antoine Nicolas Duchesne, who in 1712 in the royal gardens of Louis XIV crossed two types of wild strawberries – from Chile and Virginia. 🧐
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