How to plant strawberries and get a good harvest
If we have already decided to plant strawberries on the site, then we should learn how to plant strawberries correctly, so that in the near future we can enjoy a rich harvest. Experienced gardeners recommend planting plants in late summer or early autumn, no later than September 15th. In this case, the plants will have time to take root and the coming cold will not threaten them with death. It is necessary to take into account the peculiarity of the culture - at a temperature lower than +7 degrees, the growth of the plant's root system stops. The second option for disembarkation is in early spring, in late April and early May.
Before planting strawberries, you need to know that plants planted in spring can give a full harvest next year, and autumn planting in a year.
Strawberries should be planted taking into account the terrain. Smooth areas are supposed to grow a crop without beds. When planting on slopes, the rows are placed across the slope, this will help to retain melt and rainwater. In areas with insufficient moisture, seedlings are planted in grooves; mulching is also useful.
It is not advisable to leave areas where water stagnates for strawberry plantings. But if there is no other way out and the plants have to be planted in such problem areas, then the design of the beds would be the best option. It must be remembered that this growing method requires special care for watering. Its disadvantage is a significant decrease in yield.
You can often come across the question of how to plant strawberries in the summer and whether it is advisable to do so. In the presence of high-quality seedlings, summer planting can be carried out in the months of July and August. Plants planted in summer can give a good harvest next year. But for planting plants, it is best to choose rainy, cloudy days.