Fertilizing strawberries in spring

Strawberries are one of the most common and popular berry crops. It is valued for its rapid ripening and quality of berries, high yield, and easy propagation. The delicate aroma and excellent taste determine the widespread use of fruits in cooking and perfumery.

To harvest a good harvest, proper care is necessary, which includes watering, weeding, protection from pests and diseases, timely thinning and picking berries. It is necessary to feed strawberries in the spring, as well as at the beginning of flowering and after harvesting.

Strawberries are the most sensitive to fertilizers, which are usually combined with watering. The choice of site is also important - sunny, preferably with loamy and sandy loam soils.

Fertilizing strawberries in spring

Even before flowering, you need to add organic fertilizers diluted with water (manure, bird droppings 1:10). If this is not possible, take a ready-made berry mixture or nitrophoska and dilute it according to the directions on the package. It is better to pour the fertilizer into furrows about 8 centimeters deep, laid along the rows.

In addition to the main ones, mineral fertilizers are used. From nitrogen, saltpeter or ammonium sulfate is used, from potassium - potassium chloride, potassium salt.