After planting seedlings in a new place, every gardener looks forward to when it will blossom. Usually this occurs from mid-May to early June. This period is especially important for obtaining a good harvest, since it is at this time that the ovaries are laid and the accumulation of forces is taking place. That is why many beginning gardeners are interested in the question, whether or not to water strawberries during flowering, and if so, how to do it.
Do they water strawberries during flowering?
Since the roots of strawberries are located close to the surface, then with a lack of moisture, the fruits grow small, like wild wild strawberry. This is due to the peculiarities of the structure of the root system, which is not capable of obtaining moisture from the depths of the earth. Therefore, when the upper layer of the soil dries up, they begin to dry up, which immediately affects the size and taste of the berries.
How to water strawberries during the flowering period?
Before the appearance of the flowers, the bushes should be watered from the watering can with a diffuser directly onto the leaves. That is why the question arises: can the same way (sprinkling), water the flowering strawberries? No, we should do this in the following way: first we pour a jet around the bushes, and then we moisten them with a small scoop under their very base. You can not allow water to fall on leaves and flowers. If this happens, then the inflorescence may begin to fall off, and the leaves rot.
Watering is best done in the morning or evening, when the sun does not shine very much, otherwise you can burn strawberries. Use it requires only warm water. This has a beneficial effect on the number of ovaries. After the end of irrigation, to preserve moisture in the ground, the soil should be covered with pine needles. In the future, it can be used to put under the berries, so that they remain clean and do not rot.
After each watering, you must examine the base of the bush. If the roots are bare, then they need to be sprinkled with earth.
The safest and most effective way of watering a blooming strawberry is drip irrigation. Thanks to the peculiarities of his organization, the water gets directly to the roots, without harming the roots, leaves and flowers.
How many times to water strawberries during flowering
The frequency of artificial moisturizing of flowering strawberries depends on the weather conditions and the type of soil in the area where it is grown. For strawberries, it is necessary that the soil is deepened by 20-25 cm deep. To do this, it is sufficient to pour 10-15 liters per 1 m & sup2 every 10-12 days. This rule applies to all loose soils. It should be noted that for strawberries grown on loamy soil, it is necessary to increase the amount of water (12-14 liters per 1 m & sup2).
During the rainy season, a flowering strawberry should not be watered, as this will lead to
Correctly organized watering of strawberries during flowering will help to get a good harvest of large and sweet berries. To increase their number, then in addition to a sufficient amount of moisture, plants also require the addition of fertilizer. As a top dressing for strawberries, it is recommended to use preparations specially designed for flowering berry plants, 0.02% zinc sulfate solution, complex mineral fertilizers, mullein solution or a mixture of chicken manure and potassium nitrate.