How to water strawberries

Key points for watering strawberries

Strawberries prefer a warm and humid growing environment, but when watering, you must not create an environment of water accumulation, which will affect its growth and may also cause diseases and pests. Generally, you should water them on sunny days, and it is best not to do it on rainy days because the humidity is relatively high at this time.

How to judge whether strawberries need watering

When watering strawberries, it is generally based on the dryness of the soil. If the soil is relatively dry, watering is needed immediately.

How often should you water your strawberries?

The watering time for strawberries is different in each season. In summer, they are generally watered every day, in spring, they are generally watered once every 5 days, in autumn, they are watered once every 2-3 days, and in winter, they should be watered less frequently.

Should strawberries be watered thoroughly?

When watering strawberries, it is generally not necessary to water them thoroughly. Just water them frequently to keep the soil moist. Remember not to cause water accumulation.

How to water strawberries

When watering strawberries, the water temperature must be suitable, preferably similar to the indoor temperature, otherwise it will affect the growth and development of the plants. In addition, watering must be done in moderation, and water should not be allowed to accumulate, otherwise it will cause root rot and affect growth.

What water to use for strawberries

When strawberries are growing, you can generally use rice water to water them. It is very nutritious and is more conducive to their growth and development. You can also use purified water.

Strawberry watering amount

Because the roots of strawberries grow relatively shallowly, they cannot be irrigated with large amounts of water. When watering, it is necessary to do so in moderation and avoid water accumulation.

Notes on watering strawberries

1. After transplanting the strawberries into the pot, they need to be watered enough to establish their roots. Just like planting other plants, do not water unless the soil is dry. If you do water, water thoroughly. Do not water every day, but water according to the dryness or wetness of the soil.

2. When you first plant strawberries, you don’t need to water them every day. Excessive watering will cause the seeds to mold and rot, so when you use seeds to propagate, water them once heavily, but don’t allow water to accumulate.

3. When watering strawberries, you need to be careful. You need to keep the soil moist at ordinary times, but you don’t need to water it frequently. And you need to water it in moderation. Do not cause water accumulation, otherwise it will affect the growth of its root system. And the water temperature should be the same as the room temperature.