When does strawberry planting start every year?

Strawberries are usually heart-shaped or cone-shaped, with many small particles on the surface. They are a widely popular berry with a juicy taste, moderate sweetness and sourness, and delicate texture. So when does strawberry planting start every year?

When does strawberry planting start every year?

The best time to plant strawberries is mainly divided into two periods: spring and autumn. The details are as follows:

1. Spring Planting

Spring is one of the best times to plant strawberries . Generally, March to April is the suitable time to plant strawberries in the seedling stage. At this time, the temperature gradually warms up and the soil begins to thaw, which is conducive to the growth and development of strawberry roots.

2. Autumn Planting

Fall is also a great time to plant strawberries if you missed the spring planting season. September to October is the best time to plant autumn strawberries. In this season, the temperature is suitable and the sunshine is sufficient, which is conducive to the growth and ripening of strawberry fruits.

Strawberry Planting Methods

1. Planting site selection

Strawberries are not very demanding on soil conditions and can grow on a variety of soils. They also have a certain degree of drought and waterlogging resistance. For best growing results, choose a high, flat area for growing strawberries, with intact, acidic soil and plenty of sunlight. The soil pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0.

2. Bed planting method

This is a common method for open-air strawberry cultivation. The width of the bed is 60-70 cm, and the length depends on the actual situation, usually 20-30 meters. Two rows of strawberries are planted in each bed, with a row spacing of 20 cm and a plant spacing of 12 cm. About 10,000 seedlings can be planted per acre, and a 25-30 cm passage should be left between beds. There are three types of bed planting: flat bed, high bed and low bed, each with its own characteristics, such as saving labor, easy covering for cold protection and drainage.

3. Ridge planting method

Ridge planting is divided into two types: large ridge and small ridge. The width of the large ridge is 80 cm, which can be used to plant two rows of strawberries; the width of the small ridge is 60 cm, which can be used to plant one row of strawberries.

4. Strip planting method

This method is simple to prepare the land, and planting can be done after plowing and harrowing. The row spacing of single-row strips is 60-70 cm, and the plant spacing is about 20 cm. The row spacing of the double-row strip is also 60-70 cm, with two rows planted inside, the small row spacing is 20-30 cm, and the plant spacing is about 20 cm. This method facilitates mechanized management, such as tillage, weeding, and fertilization.

5. Planting techniques

When planting, make sure that the growing point of the strawberry seedlings is parallel to the ground, the roots are appropriately deep in the soil, and the tops of the new shoots are exposed above the soil surface. Water should be applied immediately after planting to increase the survival rate.

6. Post-management

To ensure the normal growth of strawberries, it is necessary to ensure that the soil has sufficient nutrients and fertilize in time. Sufficient fertilizer should be applied before winter to meet the nutritional needs of winter strawberries and prevent a decrease in yield due to malnutrition.

When most of the strawberry buds are formed, quick-acting fertilizer can be applied to promote absorption, ensure normal flowering and fruiting, and increase the fruit set rate. During the strawberry growing season, excess dry leaves should be removed in time to reduce nutrient loss and the risk of diseases and pests.

To sum up, the strawberry planting time is mainly concentrated from March to April in spring and from September to October in autumn. These two periods can provide suitable growing conditions for strawberries, which is beneficial to improving the yield and quality of strawberries.