What tricks do not go to the gardeners, to minimize the efforts made, and to get the maximum yield at the same time. To such subtleties is the planting of strawberries in spring under a black film. For those who are interested in this method of cultivating this all favorite berries, it will be very useful to get acquainted with this article.
General information
Growing strawberries under a black film or agrofiber is a simple and reliable way to receive an annually excellent harvest of this berry. This method avoids spoilage of fruits from berry rot, and also comprehensively solves the problem with weeds. After all, if you deprive them of the source of light, put in such a "dark sauna", then they have almost no chances of survival.
Now let's figure out how to plant a strawberry under the film. First, let's define what we need at the same time. First of all, we are preparing a film or agrofibre of the right size (refer to the length of the bed). Next, we count how much the whole row comes out, and, proceeding from this, we prepare the irrigation hose . Its length should be equal to the total length of the beds. From this hose we will make the most real system of drip irrigation, which will further supply the strawberry with life-giving moisture. If all that is listed, you have already prepared, then go to the preparation of the beds themselves for planting.
Preparation and landing
The success of strawberry planting technology under the film largely depends on the correct choice of location for these purposes. It is desirable that at this point until strawberries did not grow anything for at least a year or two. Soil should properly "rest" before planting this berry. The soil must be well loosened, it should not contain large earth lumps. Strawberry beds are made as follows: the width of the bed is 80 centimeters, the width of the row is 65-70 centimeters. Before planting the strawberry bushes, the soil should sit well, for this we wait for a week and a half after the preparation of the beds. To strawberries under the film was an early and large, you need to worry about the watering system in advance. For this, we "deaf" one hose outlet and lay it in the aisles with a snake. That part of the hose that will be between the rows of strawberries, ruthlessly holes through the entire length (here's drip irrigation for you), and buried in 5-10 centimeters. Next, take a black film or agrovolokno, prepared for strawberries, and roll it in length, covering the bed. We try to spread out exactly, if possible, avoid the formation of folds. After the film is leveled, its edges are buried around.
Next, we make a marking for the seedlings, the most successful option is the "chess" position of the cells for planting, with a step of 40 centimeters. Cuttings are made in a film of 15x15 centimeters, we roll up excess films, prepare landing holes. Before disembarkation experts recommend to soak the roots of strawberries in weakly
For this procedure, experts recommend choosing the beginning of June. If everything is done correctly, by August it will be possible to taste berries from the harvest grown under the film. From this method of cultivation of strawberries only pluses! The berries are healthy and clean, there are no problems with the drying of the soil and weeds , and to water the strawberry beds it is enough to turn on the tap to which the hose is connected. We hope that this technique will allow you to get a record harvest of large and fragrant strawberries already on the first attempt!