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?”
Everbearing Strawberries – The Solution for Those Who Find the Strawberry Season Too Short. Decoration and Tasty Fruits in One.
Example Everbearing Varieties 🍓:
- Selva
- Ostara
- San Andreas
This is a group of varieties that, unlike traditional varieties, bloom and bear fruit from late spring to late autumn, in practice – until the first frost. Continue reading “Everbearing Strawberries – The Solution for Those Who Find the Strawberry Season Too Short. Decoration and Tasty Fruits in One.”
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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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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Why Are My Strawberries Sour/Small/Hard?
While planting strawberries🌱🍓, it occasionally happens, though not often, that the quality of the fruits we harvest does not impress. Why is this the case?
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Watering Strawberries – The Key to Bountiful Harvests
If we are unable to water strawberries🍓, it’s better not to plant them at all.
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