Strawberry seedling raising method and time

As the temperature gradually warms up, the minimum temperature stabilizes at above 10℃, which provides good climatic conditions for strawberry seedling cultivation. At this temperature, strawberry seeds can germinate smoothly and the seedlings can grow healthily. For strawberry growers, now is an ideal seedling raising period. They can start preparing for strawberry sowing and seedling management to ensure that the strawberry seedlings can thrive in the right season. Let’s learn about the method and time of growing strawberry seedlings .

1. Seedling raising time

Winter seedling cultivation is generally carried out from the end of November to the beginning of December. Spring seedling cultivation is suitable for February to April.

2. Seedling cultivation method

Film covering: When raising seedlings in winter, using film covering technology helps to keep warm, and the film is usually broken in late March to early April of the following year.

Seedbed preparation: When raising seedlings in spring, the seedbed needs to be plowed about 30 cm deep, the land needs to be leveled to form a suitable seedbed shape, and an appropriate amount of farmyard manure and compound fertilizer needs to be applied before sowing.

3. Seed treatment

Choose dark, mature strawberry seeds, which have a higher germination rate. Soak the seeds in warm water, stop stirring when the water temperature drops to about 25 degrees, take out after soaking for 2-3 hours, rinse with clean water and keep them moisturized.

4. Sowing and covering soil

Wait until 60%-70% of the seeds are white before sowing. Sprinkle the seeds evenly on the soil, cover lightly with soil, and then spray water appropriately.

5. Water management

Keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering to prevent seed rot.

6. Light and temperature

Make sure the seedbed has enough light and pay attention to temperature control to avoid extreme climatic conditions affecting seedling cultivation.

In general, through the above steps, strawberry seedlings can be effectively cultivated, laying a good foundation for subsequent strawberry planting. The weather has started to warm up recently, so friends who want to grow strawberries can start raising seedlings.