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?”
Fertilization of Strawberries: Key to a Successful Harvest. How, When, and What to Fertilize with Strawberries
Strawberries are not particularly “greedy” plants, however, without fertilizing them, there is no talking about successful cultivation.😀 Strawberries grow in one place most often for two or three years, sometimes even longer, so their fertilization, as in the case of all perennial plants, takes place in certain stages. Continue reading “Fertilization of Strawberries: Key to a Successful Harvest. How, When, and What to Fertilize with Strawberries”
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?”
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.”
Vitamin C in Strawberries: Amazing Facts
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an excellent antioxidant that prevents the aging process, participates in the formation of red blood cells, iron absorption, has a significant impact on the circulatory system, and counteracts cancer.
Its most well-known action is, of course, strengthening immunity. Used regularly, it increases the efficiency of the immune system.
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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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Can I Feed My Dog Strawberries?
Yes, you can include strawberries🍓 in your dog’s diet, but it should be done in moderation and with caution.
Strawberries are considered safe for dogs and can be a healthy treat, offering several health benefits:
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