We can often find wild strawberries in the forest, but as it turns out, we can also have them in our own home. When to plant wild strawberries so that they grow beautifully? Growing them is not difficult, but it is worth remembering a few important issues, and they will certainly bear abundant fruit.
When to plant wild strawberries? Keep an eye on these dates and they will grow so big you won’t believe it
Wild strawberries are perennials from the rose family. There are about 17 species of this plant in the world, but in Poland the most popular are hard, common and tall wild strawberries. The fruits are red in color, strawberry-like in shape and sweet in taste. They are good for preserves, but also for eating on their own.
Strawberries Photo Agnieszka Sadowska / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
When to plant wild strawberries? You can do it in two times. In spring, the best month will be April, because then the temperature will certainly not harm them and they will have time to take root. The bushes can also be planted in autumn – in September or October. The substrate should first be weeded and enriched with compost. After placing the seedlings in the soil, it is worth fertilizing them regularly and they will produce more fruit.
ADVICE! Homemade peel fertilizer will work great for this purpose. Just dry the peels in the sun or in the oven, put them in a liter jar and pour water over them. The next day, water the plants with the mixture.
How to grow wild strawberries? It’s not difficult at all. Remember a few things and you will collect buckets full of fruit
In order for wild strawberries to grow beautifully, it is worth following a few basic rules when growing them. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
- They should not grow in too sunny placesbecause the bushes will dry out excessively and will bear poor fruit.
- The perfect substrate is permeable and fertile soil with an acidic reaction. They will not grow on sandy and clay soils.
- It’s best between bushes keep a distance of about 30 cmso that the plants can develop freely.
Source: Gazeta
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