How to water potted strawberries

Key points for watering potted strawberries

Potted strawberries prefer a humid growing environment. The soil should be kept moist during the growth period, but water accumulation should not occur. For outdoor potted plants, water them once in the morning and once in the evening every day. When watering, the water should be left to stand for 1-2 days in advance. Do not water directly with well water or tap water.

How to judge whether potted strawberries should be watered

When the soil of the potted strawberries becomes dry, you can water them. If you can't see it, you can insert a wooden stick into the soil and take it out after a few minutes. If it is still moist, there is no need to water it.

How often should potted strawberries be watered?

The frequency of watering for potted strawberries needs to be determined based on soil moisture. Generally, you can water them thoroughly once a week. It is best to water them when the soil is dry and water them when the soil is wet. If you water them, you must water them thoroughly until you see water flowing out from the bottom of the pot.

Watering potted strawberries should be thorough

Potted strawberries can generally be watered every 3-5 days. Each time you water them, you must water them thoroughly, not halfway. However, the amount of water must be controlled so as not to cause water accumulation.

How to water potted strawberries

When watering potted strawberries, it is best to water slowly around the pot. Do not water on the leaves and flowers to prevent the branches and leaves from rotting. In addition, if the temperature is high, you can increase the frequency of watering. If the temperature is low, control the watering and keep the soil slightly dry, which will also help overwintering.

What water to use for potted strawberries

You can use rice water for potted strawberries, but you need to put it in a day in advance and wait until it feels a little sour before watering. You can also use tap water, but you also need to let it sit for 1-2 days to wait for the chlorine in it to escape before watering.

Watering amount for potted strawberries

Potted strawberries are generally watered with 200-300ml of water at a time. The specific amount of watering depends on the amount of potting soil and the weather temperature and humidity. Control the amount of watering and do not cause the potting soil to be overly moist, otherwise root rot will occur.

Precautions for watering potted strawberries

1. If you have just repotted the potted strawberries, you need to water them once, and it is best to water them thoroughly. You should also water them later. Generally, water them thoroughly when the soil is completely dry.

2. Potted strawberries do not need to be watered every day in spring, just keep the soil slightly moist. In summer, when the temperature is high, you can water them in the morning and evening. After the temperature drops in autumn, you should slowly reduce the amount of watering, and control watering during the low temperatures in winter.