The best choice of strawberries for your family
In the cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, managing runners is an important aspect of care.😊
Continue reading “Strong Strawberries: Removing Runners from Everbearing Varieties”
To properly prepare a site for strawberries 🍓🌱:
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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?”
Thousands of strawberry varieties are cultivated worldwide, with dozens in Europe alone.🌎 Why so many? Simply put, there is no one perfect variety that combines all advantages without any disadvantages. Each strawberry variety, without exception, has its pros and cons. For instance, if a variety is known for its excellent taste, high yield, and post-harvest durability, it often may lack in winter hardiness and disease resistance. Moreover, different varieties bear fruit at different times.🍓 Continue reading “The Secrets of Picking the Best Strawberry Varieties: A Guide for Gardeners”
Administering medication to children using strawberries can be an effective way to encourage them to take their medicine, especially if they are picky or have reservations about taking medications. Here are a few ways to do this:
Mixing with Strawberry Puree:
If the medication is in liquid or powder form, it can be mixed with strawberry puree. Make sure the child eats the entire portion to receive the correct dose of medication.
Inserting a Pill into a Strawberry:
If the pill can be swallowed whole, you might try inserting it into the center of a strawberry. Make a small indentation in the strawberry, place the pill in it, and give it to the child. Ensure the strawberry is not too large, so the child can eat it whole.
Making Strawberry Smoothies:
If the medication is in liquid form, you can add it to a strawberry smoothie. This is a good way to disguise the taste of the medication.
Using Strawberry Syrup:
If the medication has an unpleasant taste, you can try to mask it with strawberry syrup. However, this method may not be suitable for all medications, so it is advisable to consult with a doctor.
Remember to always consult with a doctor about the possibility of mixing medication with food, as some medications may interact with certain foods or their ingredients, which could affect their effectiveness. Additionally, always ensure that the child receives the correct dose of medication.
The cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties differs quite significantly from traditional varieties in some respects. First and foremost, thanks to their unique vegetation cycle, the fruit harvesting period is extended not by weeks, but by several months!
Soil requirements for everbearing varieties are similar to those for traditional varieties:
In terms of climatic requirements, many everbearing varieties originate from warmer climates, so it’s advisable to cover them during winter with white agrotextile.
Everbearing varieties require more frequent feeding throughout the fruiting period with:
In commercial plantations, chemical protection is often used, but I recommend avoiding these products in amateur cultivation. Instead, opt for biopreparations, which are equally effective and safe for health.
As mentioned, everbearing strawberries, bred in warmer climates like California, Italy, and Spain, need winter covering with white agrotextile. However, do not rush to cover them—wait until the soil freezes and the plants enter their dormancy period.
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The answer is complex and depends on various factors such as 😄 the age of the plants, variety, their health, density, water supply during fruit set and growth, soil nutrient content, presence of bees during flowering, etc. However, an estimate can be made under certain assumptions. Continue reading “What is the Average Yield of Strawberry Plants?”
On average, strawberries🍓 should not be grown in the same spot for more than 2 to 3 years. Extending beyond this period is not advisable as several factors come into play:
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Oh, it’s worth it! 😊 Seedlings from a nursery and those ‘from the father-in-law’ might look the same at a glance. The truth usually comes out after some time, often when we start harvesting. Believe an old practitioner – you will never, ever succeed in strawberry cultivation by planting a plantation with ‘crap’. Free seedlings ‘from the father-in-law’ or ‘from the brother-in-law’, especially from a plantation that’s been around for several years, are just an illusory saving. 😀 Continue reading “Is It Worth Spending Money on Nursery Strawberry Plants? How Are They Better Than Free Ones From Your Father-in-Law?”
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?
Continue reading “Why Are My Strawberries Sour/Small/Hard?”
