What fertilizer is good for strawberries that I eat myself?

Strawberries are a very popular fruit, but the price of strawberries on the market is a bit expensive, so many people grow their own strawberries. So what kind of fertilizer is good for the strawberries you eat? Let’s learn more about it below.

What fertilizer is good for strawberries that I eat myself?

1. Organic fertilizer

The focus in the early stage of strawberry planting is to condition the soil and nourish the roots. Generally, organic fertilizer or some fertilizer with high organic matter content is used as base fertilizer before planting to supplement the nutrients needed for root nourishment and protection.

2. Nitrogen fertilizer

Nitrogen fertilizer mainly promotes the rapid growth of strawberries. During this period, it is best to choose some good nitrogen fertilizer raw materials such as fruit shells ( peanut shells , etc.).

3. Phosphate fertilizer

Phosphorus fertilizer can make the color of strawberries more vivid. Shark fins, egg shells and pig bones are extremely rich in calcium and phosphorus.

4. Potash fertilizer

Potassium fertilizer can improve the strawberry's resistance to diseases and pests, and appropriate additional addition can reduce the incidence of diseases and pests. You can use rice water, tea water, etc., which are all good raw materials for potassium fertilizer.

Notes on fertilizing strawberries

1. Organic fertilizer should be fully decomposed

Organic fertilizer can provide comprehensive nutrition for the good growth and development of strawberries. The sources of organic fertilizer are very wide, mainly divided into plant-based organic fertilizers such as straw, rotten branches and fallen leaves, and excrement formed after animals digest feed , but they must be fully decomposed before use.

2. Matters needing attention in the use of nitrogen fertilizer

Nitrogen fertilizer is an important nutrient element for increasing the number of runners produced during the strawberry seedling process and accelerating the nutritional growth of strawberries in the early stages of planting. The use of nitrogen fertilizer for strawberries is mainly concentrated in the first half, when they enter the flower bud differentiation period. At this time, the use of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced and the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased. At the same time, after entering the flowering and fruiting period, the application of nitrogen fertilizer should be controlled and the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased.

3. Insufficient supply of calcium fertilizer

Strawberry is a typical calcium-loving crop. Calcium deficiency will cause the edges of the heart leaves to burn and become wrinkled and difficult to stretch. Calcium-deficient strawberries often have a relatively weak cell structure, and the fruit becomes soft and its ability to resist bumps decreases. As a result, the strawberries are more likely to be damaged by inevitable collisions during transportation and storage, creating favorable conditions for the growth of bacteria and easily spoiling.

4. Avoid using chlorine-containing fertilizers

Strawberry is a chlorine-averse crop. A high chlorine content in the soil will adversely affect the growth of new strawberry roots and the absorption and transportation functions of the root system. When the chlorine level exceeds a certain level, it will affect the transport and conversion of organic matter produced by photosynthesis to the fruit part, which will cause the strawberry to have a bland taste, reduced sweetness, and poor quality.

That’s it