How often should strawberries be watered? How much water should be watered each time?

How often should strawberries be watered?

The amount of water required for strawberries varies in different seasons. Generally, they should be watered every 5 days in spring. Watering will be more frequent in summer and autumn, basically every 2-3 days. However, less watering is required in winter, and watering once a week is sufficient.

The correct way to water strawberries

1. Strawberries are not drought-tolerant during their growth period, so they need to be watered frequently. If you want to repot them, remember to water them thoroughly and give them enough water. You need to check the dryness and wetness of the soil of the newly bought strawberries. If it is moist, you don’t need to water it. When watering, be sure to water the roots so that they can absorb water more easily.

2. Water thoroughly and sufficiently each time you water. Wait until the soil in the pot is dry before watering again. The immersion method of watering is very effective. It is also okay to occasionally water the leaves when the temperature is low, but try not to do so during the flowering and fruiting period.

Overwatering strawberries

When strawberries are watered too much, their growth rate will slow down or even stop completely, and their leaves will curl, wither and turn yellow.

You can cut off the rotten roots and withered and yellowed leaves of the strawberry, apply a solution of carbendazim on the wounds, and then place it in a cool, ventilated place with sufficient diffused light. Also, stop watering it, so as to reduce the impact of excessive watering on it.