How many years does it take for strawberries to bear fruit?

Introduction to growing strawberries

Strawberries prefer a cool environment. The suitable temperature for root growth is 5-30 degrees, the suitable temperature for stem and leaf growth is 20-30 degrees, the temperature during flower bud differentiation period must be maintained at 5-15 degrees, and the temperature during flowering and fruiting period is 4-40 degrees. When strawberries oversummer, shading measures must be taken when the temperature is above 30 degrees.

Strawberries are native to South America and were later widely planted in China. Common varieties include Shuofeng, Mingjing, Mingxu, etc. Strawberries are mainly planted in spring and autumn, depending mainly on the temperature of the planting site. In addition, the planting methods are also different at different times.

Strawberry planting results after several years

Strawberries need three years of care before they can bear fruit. The yield is very little in the first year, but a lot in the second year. In the third year or even three years later, the yield decreases and the plants need to be replaced.

Grafted strawberry blossoms and bears fruit

It usually takes about 2 years for grafted strawberries to bloom and bear fruit. Strawberries require more fertilizer. In addition to applying sufficient base fertilizer, topdressing should also be carried out in a timely manner. Fertilization can be carried out during the fruit expansion period and the beginning of harvest.

Potted strawberry fruit

Potted strawberries usually bear fruit in three years. Select well-developed and fully mature fruits for seed collection. They can be sown and raised in the spring of the following year, but can also be done in July-August of the same year when seeds are collected. It is necessary to trim dense and overgrown branches.

Why don't strawberries bear fruit?

The strawberries may not bear fruit because they are not old enough. In this case, you can pick off the flower buds in the first year and let them bear fruit in the second year. It may also be because the growing environment is not suitable. You can place them in a warm and cool climate with sufficient light and provide shade in time. There may also be insufficient or excessive water and fertilizer. Watering and fertilizing must be appropriate. In addition, pests and diseases must be prevented and pollination must be reasonable.

Key points for high-yield strawberry cultivation

1. Seedling selection: Planting strong seedlings is the key to early and high yield of strawberries. Generally, the seedlings to be planted are required to have 4-6 large leaves, thick petioles, roots and stems, and are 1-2 generation seedlings that have been detoxified through tissue culture and are free of diseases and insect pests.

2. Variety matching: Strawberries can self-pollinate, but cross-pollination can significantly increase the fruit set rate and reduce the number of deformed fruits. Therefore, when planting, the two varieties can be planted in alternate rows to pollinate each other, or the main variety can account for 70% and the pollination variety can account for 30%.

3. Planting density: In order to create good ventilation and light conditions for strawberries during their growth and development, and to continuously produce high-quality large fruits, the planting density is generally 30-40 cm × 40-50 cm. Triangular planting can not only make full use of space, but also facilitate management and continuously produce high-quality large fruits.