Best time to plant strawberries

Strawberry , a well-known fruit , is rich in diverse nutrients. It not only has high edible value but also has significant health benefits. Whenever strawberry season comes, they are always the darlings of the market and are deeply loved by consumers. With the popularity of strawberry cultivation , more and more farmers are investing in this industry. Strawberries are best grown in warm weather. Learn below about the best time to plant strawberries.

Best time to plant strawberries

For growing strawberries in a greenhouse, July to August is the ideal sowing period, and the fruit harvest season usually starts in late November and lasts until March to April of the following year.

For outdoor cultivation, the best time to plant strawberries is from March to April, while the harvest period is from June to July. If transplanting is necessary, the best time is in late summer or early autumn, but sowing should not be later than mid-August.

Strawberry planting technology

1. Ridge cultivation method

This is a common method of growing strawberries in the open field. The width of the ridge is usually between 60 and 70 centimeters, and the length depends on the actual situation, generally between 20 and 30 meters. Two rows of strawberries are planted in each bed. The row spacing is kept at 20 cm, the distance between plants is 12 cm, and about 10,000 strawberry seedlings can be planted per acre. A 25 to 30 cm passage should be left between ridges. There are three types of ridge cultivation: flat ridge, high ridge and low ridge. The flat ridges are level with the ground, the high ridges are about 10 cm above the ground, and the low ridges are 10 cm below the ground. The advantages of this planting method are that it saves labor, is easy to cover and keep warm, and has convenient drainage and irrigation.

2. Ridge method

There are two types of ridge construction: wide ridge and narrow ridge. The wide ridge is 80 cm wide and two rows of strawberries are planted on it; the narrow ridge is 60 cm wide and one row of strawberries is planted on it.

3. Strip planting method

The land preparation process for this planting method is relatively simple. You only need to plow and harrow the land before planting. The row spacing for single-row strip planting is 60 to 70 cm, and the plant spacing is about 20 cm. The row spacing of double-row strip planting is also 60 to 70 cm, but two rows of strawberries are planted in one row; the small row spacing is 20 to 30 cm, and the plant spacing is about 20 cm. This planting method is conducive to mechanized tillage, weeding and fertilization.

The above is an introduction to the best time and method for planting strawberries. Now, if strawberries are planted in a greenhouse mode, there are actually fewer restrictions. Many friends also use the greenhouse sightseeing and picking mode to attract the attention of tourists.