The best choice of strawberries for your family
Planting strawberries in containers or pots is a great way to cultivate these plants, especially if you have limited space. Here are some tips on planting density:
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Indeed, it has been proven that there is a correlation between the preceding crop and the height and quality of strawberry yields.
Some strawberry varieties are easily infected by the fungus Verticillium dahliae, the cause of a dangerous root system disease – verticillium wilt.
Therefore, strawberries should not be planted after plants that, due to their susceptibility to this pathogen, may cause its accumulation in the soil. These include blackberries, raspberries, currants, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, as well as cruciferous plants and, of course, strawberries themselves.
Good preceding crops are legumes such as lupin, peas, beans, vetch, onions, and root vegetables like carrot, parsley, celery, beet.
The perfect preceding crops are cereals, rapeseed, mustard, and notably: marigold. Mustard and marigold are especially effective due to their phytosanitary impact on the soil, helping to combat pathogenic fungi such as Verticillium, Phytophthora, Fusarium, and even dangerous soil nematodes.
Well, it might be more convenient, but is it better? A well-maintained strawberry bed can be just as much of a garden decoration as a neatly trimmed lawn.
Moreover, contrary to the fears of many “lazybones,” I want to assure you that strawberries do not require much work and are an ideal choice for beginner gardeners, especially when small children visit our garden. For them, a strawberry bed will certainly be a bigger attraction than even the most beautiful lawn.
Growing strawberries offers children the joy of watching plants grow, and the opportunity to pick and eat fruits straight from the bush, which can be a fascinating and educational experience.
Growing strawberries on your own is a relaxing hobby that brings great satisfaction from home-grown fruits. It is worth remembering that strawberries from your garden are usually tastier and of better quality than those bought. Additionally, we can be sure that they are free from pesticides, which always makes them a healthier choice.
And the last issue: in the long term, growing your strawberries is always cheaper than buying them regularly.
The ketogenic diet,🙂 also known as the keto diet, is gaining increasing popularity as an effective weight loss and health improvement method. It is based on the principle of limiting carbohydrate intake and increasing fat consumption. In such a case, many fruits may be excluded from the diet due to their sugar content.
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Diabetes is a metabolic disease that requires strict control of blood sugar levels. Choosing the right foods is key to maintaining stable glucose levels and overall health. One of the frequently asked questions is: Can people with diabetes enjoy fruits, especially berry fruits, such as strawberries? The answer is: yes! Strawberries are tasty, nutritious, and have many benefits for people with diabetes.
Here are a few reasons why it’s worth including strawberries in your diet, even if you have diabetes:
Rich in Nutrients
Strawberries are not only tasty but also rich in nutrients. They contain vitamin C, which supports immunity and acts as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage. Strawberries are also a source of folic acid, vitamin K, manganese, and other nutrients that support overall health and vitality of the body.
Low Glycemic Index
The glycemic index (GI) is an indicator that measures the impact of consumed food on blood sugar levels. Strawberries have a low glycemic index, which means that after eating them, blood sugar levels will not rise sharply. This means that strawberries do not cause sudden spikes in blood glucose, which is beneficial for people with diabetes.
High Fiber Content
Strawberries are rich in dietary fiber, which has many health benefits, especially for people with diabetes. Fiber helps control blood sugar levels by slowing down digestion and absorption of glucose. It also provides a feeling of fullness, which can help control appetite and maintain a healthy body weight.
Low-Calorie
Strawberries are low in calories, which means they can be consumed without worrying about gaining weight. For every 100 grams of strawberries, there are usually about 30-40 calories. Eating strawberries as snacks can help satisfy appetite and avoid reaching for high-calorie snacks that can negatively affect blood sugar levels.
Growing your own strawberries has numerous advantages that can benefit both our health and the environment. In this article, I will present the most important reasons why it’s worth considering growing these beautiful fruits on your own.😊
1. Freshness and Taste 🍓
Nothing beats the taste of freshly picked strawberries from your own garden. By growing strawberries ourselves, we can be sure that they are the freshest and most delicious. Access to fresh fruits straight from the bush is not only a guarantee of the best Continue reading “Benefits of Growing Your Own Strawberries: Why You Should?”
Strawberries 🍓 are delicious fruits that not only taste exceptional but also offer numerous health benefits. Incorporating strawberries into your daily diet can positively impact health and well-being. Here are a few reasons why a diet rich in strawberries can be beneficial for our bodies:😊
Growing strawberries in polytunnels is an excellent way to extend the harvest season and protect the plants from adverse weather conditions and pests. For amateur, home cultivation in polytunnels, it’s particularly suitable to choose varieties that are disease-resistant and have good taste properties. Here are a few strawberry varieties that may prove successful in this type of cultivation:
‘Honeoye’: An early variety known for its hardiness and abundant harvests. ‘Honeoye’ strawberries are quite attractive in taste and appearance. Plants of this variety thrive very well in the tunnel.
‘Elsanta’: A very popular variety valued for its large, juicy fruits with excellent taste and appearance. ‘Elsanta’ responds exceptionally well to tunnel cultivation.
‘Clery’: A very early variety yielding sweet, aromatic fruits. ‘Clery’ is also relatively disease-resistant, making it just right for tunnels.
‘Korona’: This variety is known for its large, tasty fruits. ‘Korona’ adapts well to various conditions and is relatively easy to cultivate, even under covers.
Vibrant: A very early variety with long fruiting (up to 60 days) and beautiful, delicious fruits. An excellent choice to plant in a tunnel.
‘Kent’: Characterized by tasty, vividly red fruits with exceptional post-harvest durability. This very fruitful variety is resistant to gray mold and begins to fruit very early in tunnel cultivation.
‘Aprica’: Valued for its tasty and extremely attractive fruits, which are large, shiny, and durable. A fruitful variety that is resistant to many diseases of the leaves and root system, and it loves to grow in a tunnel.
‘San Andreas’: A repeat-flowering variety distinguished by large, shiny, and extremely tasty fruits. In tunnel cultivation, San Andreas fruits from the end of May to late autumn.
‘Ania’: Similar to San Andreas, it fruits from spring until the first frosts. This variety features large, oval, highly shiny, and extremely sweet fruits. Thanks to its relatively high resistance to many diseases, it is quite easy to cultivate, even in tunnels.
Strawberries can have a positive impact on children’s diets for many reasons
Here are some key benefits of incorporating strawberries into children’s daily meals:🧐
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Answering this question is not easy. Children, not without reason, are considered excellent strawberry connoisseurs for several reasons:
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