Strawberries are among the most common fruits in home gardens.
Strawberry plants, when given the right care, can produce an impressive amount of fruit, making the effort of maintenance well worth it.
With the basic knowledge about the care and maintenance of these plants, you can get bountiful results during harvest.
By putting into practice the mentioned vital things, you can ensure remarkable fruit production:
Removing blossoms—Blossom removal during the first year triggers the plant's growth and helps make it strong. This technique allows the plant to produce healthy runners, stems, and roots instead of fruit during the first season. Once the plant is healthy and robust, it will yield better-quality fruits in later seasons.
Watering is a critical aspect of strawberry care. These plants thrive with ample water, especially during growth and after harvest, contributing to the production of high-quality berries.
Mulching—Strawberries are susceptible to colder temperatures. In winter, mulching around the plants is recommended to protect them from extreme weather conditions. Mulch helps protect the plant's roots and stems from freezing and maintains the soil's temperature.
Weed Control- Weeds are a severe threat to any plant's growth. They utilize all the nutrients from the soil that are essential for your plant's growth. This makes it necessary to remove all these unnecessary weeds growing along with your strawberry plants. Mulching can also help in weed control. You can use mulches like sawdust, straw, or hay around the plants, which will help prevent the weeds from growing.
Fertilization- Different varieties of strawberry plants have different requirements. They need additional fertilizers to yield good quality and quantity of fruit. Fertilizing the strawberry plants with recommended amounts can help boost fruit production.
