How to manage strawberries in winter?

The temperature is low in winter, which is a big challenge for strawberry cultivation. In order to ensure the high-quality production and harvest of strawberries in winter, it is necessary to effectively improve the strawberry's cold resistance and ensure its normal growth and high-quality production in winter. So how to manage strawberries in winter? Let’s take a look below.

1. Understand the impact of low temperature on strawberry growth

Low temperature will have many effects on strawberry growth. First of all, low temperatures will cause the growth of strawberries to slow down, the plants to become shorter, the leaves to become smaller, the flower buds to differentiate poorly, the fruit development to be stunted, and the yield and quality to decrease. Secondly, low temperatures can also cause frost damage to strawberry plants, causing leaves to wither and fall off, or even death of the entire plant. Therefore, taking effective measures to deal with low temperature problems is the key to winter strawberry cultivation .

2. Take good insulation measures

In order to prevent low temperatures from having an adverse effect on strawberry growth, insulation measures should be taken in advance. Here are some effective ways to keep warm:

Covering with insulation materials: Cover the outside of the strawberry greenhouse with a layer of insulation materials, such as straw, quilts, etc., to reduce heat loss and maintain the temperature inside the greenhouse.

Increase the inner film: For greenhouses with inner film, the thickness and tightness of the inner film layer should be increased to prevent cold wind from penetrating.

Use heating equipment: Install heating equipment in the strawberry greenhouse, such as electric heating wires, hot air furnaces, etc., to increase the temperature inside the greenhouse.

Build wind barriers: Build wind barriers around strawberry fields to reduce the impact of cold wind on the plants.

3. Scientific fertilization

In winter, strawberry plants have greater nutrient demands. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately increase the supply of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to meet the growth needs of strawberries. At the same time, appropriate supplementation of elements such as boron, iron, and zinc can enhance the cold resistance of strawberry plants. You can choose to apply "Genda Taizong water-soluble fertilizer " by flushing or drip irrigation and spray "Pengda Taizong foliar fertilizer " on the leaves.

4. Increase Lighting

The daylight hours are shorter in winter, so try to increase the daylight hours for strawberries. The photosynthesis of strawberries can be promoted by increasing the light time by choosing a planting site with stronger light, using artificial light sources or reflective materials.

5. Water Management

Strawberries need proper moisture to grow in winter. While ensuring the soil is moist, avoid overwatering which may cause the soil to become too wet and freeze. If watering is necessary, try to do it at noon when the temperature is higher to avoid damage to the plants from low temperatures.

In short, the main problem facing strawberry cultivation in winter is low temperature. To address this problem, growers can take a variety of measures, such as keeping warm, applying fertilizers scientifically, increasing light and water management, etc. Through the implementation of these measures, the cold resistance of strawberries can be effectively improved, ensuring their normal growth and high-quality production in winter. At the same time, according to the climate characteristics and technical levels of different regions, our planting friends can also formulate planting strategies suitable for themselves according to local conditions to ensure a good harvest and economic benefits of winter strawberries.