Planting strawberries correctly will provide the grower with a good and bountiful harvest. The berries have a pleasant aroma and taste, provide a set of vitamins and trace elements necessary for the stable functioning of the body and its protection from colds. That is why on 90% of vegetable gardens you can see the planting of this plant.

Ideas for planting strawberries

In order to plant strawberries, not only a garden bed is suitable, but also an ordinary city balcony. Placing seedlings is a special stage that requires not only knowledge of agricultural technology, but also imagination. The plant can be placed in open and closed ground (greenhouse, greenhouse), create a flower bed. Also, unusual solutions are used for planting - flower pots, old shoes, deep containers are used as beds. Also, strawberries are placed high above the ground - small pots and containers are attached to fences, fences, and special structures (arches) are created. Only imagination can limit the location, therefore strawberries are used as an element of landscape design.

Planting strawberries

4 ways of planting

There are many ways to plant strawberries. There are 4 classic options that are actively used by gardeners and are considered the most convenient:

  • bushes with respect to the distance;
  • rows;
  • nests;
  • carpet way.

On a note. These methods are considered classics, as they allow you to use the maximum amount of free space in a small area or protect plantings from diseases and pests (if you keep the distance between specimens or rows).

Also, planting strawberries in the spring or directly in open ground can be carried out using modern technologies - above the ground in special containers, on structures, therefore 4 planting methods are not the only agricultural solutions.

How to plant strawberries for a good harvest

Then plant strawberries

In order to get a bountiful harvest of juicy and fragrant berries, you must follow a number of simple rules. Agrotechnically correct cultivation takes into account not only the climatic characteristics of the region, but also the quality of the soil in which garden strawberries will develop. The basic requirements for the site, which will help you understand how to plant sweet strawberries correctly:

  • it should be located in an area well-lit by the sun;
  • acidity indicators are neutral;
  • a good indicator of fertility (if necessary, fertilize and dig up the soil).

Remember! Strawberry seedlings love good watering, but not waterlogging, so the amount of water should be moderate. It is recommended to plant the bushes in small pits, in which the plant will be located so that the leaves lie on the ground.

When is it better to plant

In order to maintain high yields, it is necessary to plant the berry at a certain time. Summer (middle) is the ideal time, as the plant can take root and grow stronger.In spring, planting is also carried out, but the yield can be noticeably lower (if a remontant variety with large berries is not used).

Each bush should be planted at a distance of 15 cm. It is convenient to plant the berry in a tape manner, since it involves two rows. The ground should be warm (+ 8-10 degrees - the minimum values ​​for spring planting). It is best to choose a dry and windless day for work. Each seedling should be disinfected before planting in the ground. For this purpose, a solution of vitriol is used.

How to choose seedlings

On a note. It is convenient to plant strawberries with seedlings.

If the planting material is a seed, then you will have to spend time preparing it for placement in the ground, the germinated version will quickly take root and strengthen.

There is a special instruction to help you understand how to choose the right specimens:

  • varieties must be local (they are better adapted to the climatic conditions of the region);
  • it is better to choose healthy seedlings (bred in laboratory conditions) - they are resistant to pests and diseases;
  • the number of young true leaves should be at least 2-3;
  • the color of the leaves is saturated, the surface is shiny;
  • there should be no defects on the leaves;
  • the root should be clearly visible, not damaged;
  • there should be no dark spots, bites and other types of damage to the integrity of the sheet plate.

Important! It is necessary to choose specimens in which the integrity of the horns is at least 0.7 cm.

How to store strawberries before planting in the ground

In order to preserve the acquired seedlings until they are planted in the ground, you need to place them in small containers (cups or pots) with peat. It is optimal to choose a cool room, protected from water (loggia until winter, then a window sill). A good option for preserving young seedlings is boxes covered with foil (in spring), but this can be done if the transplant is quick.

Strawberry seedlings

How to plant strawberries correctly

In order for the harvest to be plentiful, the berry sweet and aromatic, it is necessary that the planting peculiarities are observed. It is required to take into account not only the climate conditions, but also the season.

In the spring in open ground

You need to choose a place and method of planting in advance so that with the onset of the optimal period you can start working. The main conditions for planting are the absence of frost at night and the heated soil up to +10 degrees. The air temperature during the day is +15 degrees. Planting dates are mid-April to mid-May. Any scheme can be chosen, but it is best to place the bushes in rows with an interval of 20 cm. The acidity values ​​are 5.5-6 ph. Fertilizer is applied before planting, top dressing - 1-2 times per season. It is not required to use agrofibre for insulation.

Council. In spring, it is best to plant remontant varieties, since they are less susceptible to diseases, take root faster and give good yields.

In the fall in open ground

Planting dates - mid-August-first frost. Weather conditions - moderate warmth, it is best to carry out work the next day after rain, as the ground will be wet. Choose an area protected from the wind, but with enough sunlight. It is recommended to fertilize before planting the plants: compost, humus, potassium or superphosphate substances are introduced. To place strawberry bushes, a garden bed can be formed, or a planting scheme with squares with a distance between plants of 35 cm can be chosen. A prerequisite is loosening the soil before planting, removing all weeds, and then mulching. Also, autumn will require that the bushes be covered with a film, since it is necessary to provide protection from possible frost.

Attention! During the autumn planting, you need to choose healthy and strong bushes, take into account that remontant varieties will not have a second harvest.

In summer in open ground

 On a note. in some cases, summer is chosen for planting strawberries. Deadline - May-June.

It is imperative to carry out soil preparation, which includes digging, weeding, watering and fertilizing. Acidity indicators - 5-6 ph.Fertilizer - humus (applied to each hole or into the soil before digging). In the process of leaving, you will need to water and fertilize (3 times per season with nutrient compositions). Planting should be done in the morning (at 9-10 o'clock), it is best to choose a day after the rain, so that the ground is already wet. In order to get a good harvest, the seedlings need to be strong, the root system must not be damaged. Planting scheme - any convenient for the gardener. During the season, it will be necessary to add compounds to stimulate growth (nitroammofoska solution 1:10).

Council. The distance between the bushes should be at least 30 cm.

How to fertilize strawberries when planting in spring

On a note. You need to know not only how to plant strawberries, but also how to fertilize them. This is required to increase yields and activate growth processes.

The best type of spring fertilizer is ammonium nitrate with ammophos. You need to create a composition in a 1: 2 ratio. The mixture is then further dissolved in water. Watering with a nutrient solution is required at the root. Calculation - 15 g of feeding per 1 m².

Features of planting strawberries by region

It is not difficult to properly grow house plants and get a harvest, given the characteristics of the regions. Each region requires attention to the existing conditions and weather phenomena, so it is very important to take into account the nuances.

Strawberry seedlings

In outskirts of Moscow

How to feed strawberries during flowering for a good harvest

Berries in the Moscow region need to be planted after the threat of frost has completely disappeared. It is best to apply organic fertilizer before the planting of seedlings, then feed. The acidity of the soil should be moderate (5-6 ph). Watering and weeding is carried out constantly. For summer and spring planting options, the film is not used.

In the Urals

On a note. In the Urals, special attention should be paid to the composition of the soil. It is recommended to form beds, as well as to make an interlayer of organic fertilizers for extra warmth.

The landing date is mid-spring to mid-autumn. Warm water is used for irrigation. If a seed is used for growing, then it must be planted in a hole 10 cm deep. A covering or horizontal method of growing berries is used.

In the Rostov region

In the Rostov region, there are also features that help to increase the strawberry yield indicators. In this case, the staggered arrangement of bushes is considered the most suitable. The distance between them is 50 cm. Fertilization before planting includes the introduction of organic matter and ash. Planting time is mid-spring to late October, if the weather is warm - early November (in this case, a film is used for insulation).

Strawberry cultivation methods

On a note. How to plant strawberries and then take care of them are questions that are important for every gardener. There are several popular planting methods.

Can be planted with seeds, seedlings. Even the mustache of the plant is used for reproduction. The soil should be well warmed up (+10 degrees), the air temperature should not be lower than +15 degrees. Landing scheme - chess, carpet, rows.

On a small plot

On a small plot, it is best to choose the carpet method to increase the usable area and yield. A non-standard growing method is also used - vertical, in pots.

Chinese cultivation method

There is a Chinese cultivation method, which assumes that the berries can be harvested throughout the year. For planting, seedlings are used, any container is used as beds - a pipe, an old box. Suitable varieties are remontant (frigo). The placement method can be horizontal or vertical (on supports).

Answers on questions

Planting strawberries correctly

In order to eliminate the likelihood of errors, it is recommended to find out the answers to the most interesting questions regarding the cultivation of sweet berries.

How best to plant: in a hole or on a tubercle

What is the best way to plant strawberries: in a hole or on a tubercle? Planting can be done on any surface. If planted in a hole, then you need to ensure that there is no swampiness in the area.

Two-line strawberry planting

Two-line planting of strawberries is planting bushes in large areas of land. The distance between the bushes is 20 cm, between the rows - 70 cm, between the lines - 30 cm. An obligatory element of care is mulching. It is best used if the soil is black, as the plant will take root faster.

How to dive seed-grown strawberries

You need to wait for the appearance of 3-4 real leaves, and then carefully transplant the seedlings into open ground or into a greenhouse.

On a note. To get a good harvest, it is important to know at what distance to plant strawberries from each other. The recommended gap is at least 30 cm. If a covering growing method is chosen, then the planting will need to be opened in warm weather. Each step-by-step method assumes that weeding, watering and feeding will be used in the care process.

Fertilization can be single (when digging the soil) or multiple (2-3 times per season). Differences in care depend on how to plant strawberries in a particular region.