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How to properly water Victoria in open ground. What to feed Victoria and how to do it? Foliar feeding of strawberries

How to properly water Victoria in open ground. What to feed Victoria and how to do it? Foliar feeding of strawberries

Fertilizer for strawberries, how to fertilize Victoria?

What to achieve good harvest For strawberries (Victoria), the bushes must be fed correctly and in a timely manner. Undoubtedly the best Fertilizers for strawberries– natural. Using natural fertilizers you will not harm the berry bushes or yourself.

How to fertilize Victoria? Manure Rotted ones are good for strawberries. Humus (completely decomposed manure). Manure and humus are sprinkled under the bushes or applied when digging between rows, and when preparing beds when planting Victoria. To fertilize strawberries they use Bird droppings(slightly diluted, 1 part to 20 parts water). You will see how strawberries respond to fertilizer, increase productivity and will delight you with large berries.

Well, those who don’t have the opportunity to fertilize with natural products should take advantage Complex mineral fertilizers Nitrogen 14%, Phosphorus 7%, Potassium 27%, Magnesium 0.5%. These fertilizers prevent various diseases of strawberries.

Nitrogen is for the berries to grow large, red and tasty. Nitrogen is contained in urea. For a 10-liter bucket you need one tablespoon of urea. Fertilize strawberries for the first time in early spring, after cleaning the bush from last year's debris. Water each bush with 0.5 liters of solution. An excess leads to a loss of sugar in the berry.

Potassium - Victoria has brown leaf edges (this is a lack of potassium). The source of potassium is potassium nitrate, wood ash, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be applied to berry bushes in the spring.

Strawberries are fertilized in early spring - fertilize them with either organic (natural) or mineral fertilizers. The second feeding period begins after harvest. Apply nitrogen fertilizers according to the principle: clay soils - in the fall, light soils - in the spring. During fruiting and flowering, Victoria does not need to be fertilized.

How to grow a crop of large strawberries (victoria).

For strong roots and a good harvest next year, apply fertilizer in the fall (mid-September). In 10 liters of water, dilute a glass of wood ash, two tablespoons of nitrophoska, 20-30 grams of potash fertilizers. Annual autumn fertilizer bushes, has a good effect on the next harvest.

We grow three kilograms of Victoria per bush


Irina Lebedeva, an accountant by profession and a gardener by vocation, has been growing Victoria for 40 years. But even with such experience, it is recognized that the results are different and depend on weather conditions, seedlings or seeds. That is why he does not like to experiment and plants exclusively early varieties. She inherited a plot of 12 acres in the village of Krasnoye from her parents. There she and her husband Sergei Vladimirovich spend every summer. During this time, up to 3 kg of berries are collected from one bush. Moreover, the berries are large in size – about the size of a child’s fist.

“Victoria, or, scientifically speaking, large-fruited garden strawberries, is one of my favorite berries,” says Irina Alexandrovna. – Despite the fact that there is not so much space on the plot, I allocated 3 beds for her, so that there would be enough not only for fresh food, but also for making preparations for the winter.

When and where to plant

Irina Lebedeva:

– I usually plant in early May. I believe that the earlier it is planted, the better it develops. I plant it in the evening so that the strawberries can acclimatize overnight.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

– It’s better to prepare the beds in the fall, and start planting immediately in the spring. Strawberries love sunshine open place. It is advisable to direct the garden bed from south to north. It is in this arrangement that she makes the most of solar energy. Try not to plant it under an apple or cherry tree. Soil moisture is another important factor. If groundwater close, then the bed needs to be raised to 30-35 cm to prevent root rotting. In dry places, the beds are low - 8-10 cm.

Plant seedlings grown using Frigo technology better in spring(read more about it on our website). Grown by tendrils or seeds, if the plant's roots are strong, it can be planted now so that the plant is ready for the drop in temperature in September.

Now planted plants need to be fed with microelements for berry crops, for example, “Gumi-omi”. You can treat the beds with special chemicals to prevent diseases and pests, for example “Fufanon”, “Ordan”, “Abiga-Pik”.

How to plant

Irina Lebedeva:

– I make the distance between the rows 60 cm, and between the plants in the row – 20 cm. I make the depth of the hole along the entire length of the root. I dip the root of the plant in a solution of mullein or humus with soil. I add 1 tbsp to the hole. l. "Agrovit-Kora" or a pinch of "Kemira-Universal". I plant it so that the growing point is at soil level. Shallow or, conversely, deep planting leads to the death of plants or to their poor development. After planting, I water with water - 250 ml per plant as the soil dries.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

– First of all, we note that the deposit big harvest– high quality, healthy planting material. In our case this means developed root system at least 15 cm and a small rosette of leaves. The distance between plants should be a little larger than Irina does: between rows - 70 cm, and between plants in a row - 30 cm. When it is planted less often, it gets sick less often, produces more crops, and the distance promotes ventilation and good lighting.

In the garden bed, they first get rid of the weeds, then level them and make holes depending on the size of the root, that is, along its entire length. Then compost (a couple of scoops), ash (half matchbox per hole) and some earth. This whole mass is mixed, watered and only then the strawberries are planted. Then they are covered with soil and watered again.

Before planting on a summer cottage, it is necessary to draw up a plan and observe crop rotation. That is, alternate certain crops in the beds. Strawberries can be planted after any predecessors, except nightshades (potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, petunia, tobacco). But you can’t plant it next to raspberries, because they have the same pests. Before the formation of flower stalks, you need to water from a watering can, and after they appear, use a ladle under the root.

The maximum yield of strawberries is the first two years, and then the yield declines, and the risk of pests increases. You can plant strawberries in the same bed where they grew after 2 seasons. Before that, you can plant garlic or mustard, which will improve the health of the soil. You can also grow strawberries where legumes were planted the previous season.

How to prepare for winter?

Irina Lebedeva:

– In the fall, when the temperature reaches 2-5C, I cover the bed with “Agrotex” (covering material). And in the spring, when the snow melts, I take it off.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

– Each summer resident has his own method of mulching (coating the soil with a protective layer) of strawberries – mowed lawn grass, sawdust deciduous trees, hay. But one of the tools that will save the gardener from unnecessary trouble is Kostravit-M1 mulch. It protects the soil from overheating, retains moisture longer, protects from pests and suppresses the growth of weeds. Mulch will also save strawberries from freezing in winter. The recommended thickness of the mulch layer is 1.5-2 cm in spring, and 3 cm before winter.

Which varieties to choose?

This year Irina Alexandrovna did not have many berries, but they were all very large, about 8 cm in length. The owner believes that this is the merit of the variety, which has not let her down for the 2nd season. Despite the dimensions, the taste does not become worse. The main varieties that Irina Alexandrovna uses are “Gigantella” and “Festivalnaya”.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

All varieties are divided into 4 groups: early, middle, late date maturation and remontant. It all depends on the preference of the summer resident, what kind of strawberries he wants to see on his plot.

Early varieties ripen at the end of June - these are “Kimberly”, “Corona”, “Olvia”. The berries are sweet, large, bright red, winter-hardy.

The middle ones ripen in early July - “Rusich”, “Black Swong”, “Vima-Zanta”, “Zenga-Zengana”. Berries from 20 g, sweet and sour taste, average winter hardiness.

Late – in mid-July – “Vima Tarda”, “Vikoda”, “Charlotte”. The berries are medium size, sweet and sour taste, good winter hardiness.

Remontant garden strawberry. She gives berries a little at a time, but all summer long. Also, their peculiarity is that the berries are larger and sweeter than those of ordinary varieties. Blooms from May to October: “Vima-Rina”, “Geneva”, “Moscow delicacy”, “Brighton”, “Queen Elizabeth II”.

How to reproduce?

Irina Aleksandrovna propagates strawberries with mustaches. Just now I transplanted it to the bed where the onions grew.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

– This method has many disadvantages, although it is easy to use. After 3 generations, the berry begins to lose its properties. They become smaller, the taste deteriorates, productivity declines, and susceptibility to disease increases. The next disadvantage is the transfer of diseases from bed to bed. The strawberries on which gardeners leave tendrils spend their energy not on laying fruit buds, but on feeding their young shoots.

To avoid these problems, it is necessary to update the planting material, that is, take seedlings of the first reproduction. They give maximum yield. Seedlings of this class can be found today. Sellers must have varietal certificates confirming this.

There is one more modern way – new technology frigo (translated as “cold”). Throughout the summer, farmers grow strawberries in nurseries open ground. During this time, she is not allowed to give away the harvest, and her mustache is removed. Then the strawberries are dug up, the leaves are cut off, and the seedlings are stored in the refrigerator. And in this state it is stored until the moment when it needs to be planted. To us, in Udmurtia, frozen roots are brought from a Dutch nursery in the spring. After planting it, gardeners receive a guaranteed harvest within two months. You can make an application for the purchase of seedlings of 1 reproduction using Frigo technology by calling the Agricultural Academy 55-02-07 (average price - 25-35 rubles per seedling).

How to care?

Twice a season, Irina Aleksandrovna makes liquid fertilizer for strawberries. The first time is in May, before flowering, and the second time is in early July, after harvesting.

Irina Lebedeva:

– For liquid feeding of strawberries, I use fresh chicken manure. I water the beds well a few hours before fertilizing. Then, in 10 liters of water, I carefully stir a portion of fresh chicken manure at a rate of 1:10 and water it evenly from a watering can. After harvesting, I remove all weeds, loosen the soil around all the bushes and cover them with a small layer cow dung to fertilize the soil. I don't use any chemicals.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

– Experts advise feeding strawberries in the spring with nitrogen fertilizers in accordance with the instructions on the packaging (for example, AFK 16-16-16, 10 grams per square meter). But don't overdo it. They also recommend regularly adding a complex of microelements for berry crops, for example “Gumi-omi”. After harvesting, the harvest can be treated with special chemicals to prevent diseases and pests, for example “Fufanon”, “Ordan”, “Abiga Peak”.

How to get rid of pests

Irina Aleksandrovna is sure that pests do not touch Victoria, because every three years she transplants it to a new place.

Expert Vyacheslav Dolgovykh:

The main pests of strawberries are larvae chafer(Khrushchi). When digging the beds, you need to remove the larvae manually. Another method of control is to cover the beds during the flight of beetles in May with covering material, film or roofing felt.

Another enemy of strawberries is nematodes - small worms. It is very difficult to fight them. The main way– compliance with crop rotation. Eliminate the bed after 3-4 years of fruiting and burn the remains of the plants. You can get rid of them with a folk remedy - pour a decoction of marigolds or plant marigolds in a future garden bed for several months. Before planting, when preparing the bed, you can plant it, for example, with mustard, it heals the soil. In a month, you can dig everything up and plant strawberry seedlings.

Victoria (also known as strawberry) is a favorite berry with a rich and sweet taste. It contains many useful components, such as vitamin C or folic acid. If you want fragrant and healthy berries to grow on your site, then you will need to provide it with appropriate care. Today we will talk about how and by what means Victoria is fed.


Deadlines for depositing

Before moving on to feeding Victoria, you should properly prepare the plant for future procedures. The soil and bushes around the plantings must be processed immediately after the snow melts and the soil is completely dry. At the same time, trimming the mustache is required, as well as removing all yellowed leaves. The latter should be done manually - it is better to avoid using a rake. If there are damaged parts on the bush, they will need to be removed. Only after this can you take a rake and clear the required area with it.

When all the bushes are cleared in the spring season, they are treated for various diseases to which the crop is susceptible. Usually, iodine, potassium permanganate and boric acid diluted in water are used for this. Now let’s take a closer look at what seasons Victoria is usually fertilized.



in spring

With the onset of spring, the first feeding is carried out until the formation of buds. To begin with, standard care is required - you need to clean the foliage, as well as remove already dried shoots. For the first time, it is recommended to fertilize strawberries with fairly rich mullein (manure), prepared from fresh raw materials. This fertilizer is prepared in this way:

  • You need to take 1 liter of water into a bucket, and then dilute the fermented mullein in it;
  • if you do not use mullein, then the first feeding can be done with urea - for this purpose, 2 tablespoons of this are diluted in a bucket of water mineral remedy, and then water all the bushes with 0.5 liters;
  • Fertilizing Victoria should be carried out after rain, when the ground is still wet (in such conditions, mullein will be absorbed much faster, and it usually simply spreads on dry soil).


Of course there are many different types fertilizers, however, mullein is the most popular. To that natural remedy many summer residents apply. Present in manure large percentage phosphorus and nitrogen. The latter component has a positive effect on the growth and development of the planting, and phosphorus allows the ovaries to actively form. There are several basic rules for caring for Victoria in the spring.

  • Primary feeding is often carried out at the very beginning of spring using a special preparation called “Chorus” (at the rate of 12 g per bucket of water). After half a month, another treatment is required for characteristic diseases.
  • In order to prevent Victoria diseases, as well as to avoid the appearance of stains on them, they often turn to the “Topaz” product - you will need 6 ml of the product per bucket of water.
  • You can use a foliar fertilizer called “Plantafol” at the rate of 20 g per 10 liters. water. Such products as “Brexil Mix” or “Megafol” have a similar effect.
  • In order for the ovaries to form more actively, it is permissible to use Boroplus and add 10-15 ml of it.




For spring feeding The following effective means are also used:

  • boric acid;
  • yeast;
  • ash.




In summer

Phosphorus and potassium are precisely the components that Victoria especially needs in the summer, during the period of its active fruiting. To do this, it is permissible to use various solutions, for example, ash, which is highly effective. If you laid ash in the spring, and you are almost out of it, then you should turn to mineral types of fertilizers. Experts and experienced gardeners advise turning to specialized mixtures that are designed specifically for berries.

Simple universal fertilizers for vegetables and flowers are not suitable because they contain insufficient amounts of microelements. It is better to turn to the more effective potassium nitrate. To do this, you will need to take 1 teaspoon of granules and dilute them in 10 liters of water. In summer, it is also permissible to use boric acid, thanks to which the plant will produce even more inflorescences - here you need to take 1 teaspoon per bucket of water.

If rainy weather persists for a long time in the summer and the sun rarely appears, then the plantings may be affected by fungus. To avoid such troubles, you should mulch the ground in the areas between the rows, as well as under the berry bushes themselves. For this reason, the fruits may be slightly dry, but they will not be afraid of fungus from the soil.

It is important not to forget that during the fruiting period, use various chemicals Pests must not be controlled under any circumstances. It is permissible to spray plants only in advance for preventive purposes.


We must not forget that in the summer Victoria simply needs sufficient watering, since during this period the berries gain weight. Nutrient components must be dissolved in water and delivered directly to the fruit.

If there is not enough water, then the fertilizing will not be absorbed as it should. As a result, the berries will not be very tasty, and their sweetness will be replaced by acid. If in summer time If the weather is clear and without rain, strawberries should be watered about 3-4 times a week. This is necessary so that the soil is moistened to a depth of 10-12 cm.


in autumn

Many summer residents are wondering what is the best way to feed Victoria so that it produces a rich harvest next year. Before moving on to autumn procedures for caring for plantings, you need to think about how long the berry grows in one place. If for 3 years, then it is better to transplant it. Otherwise, the fruits will grow small and the yield will gradually decrease.

Phosphate fertilizers are most often added in the autumn. The element is bound by the earth so that it remains in it until next spring. Not a bad solution in in this case There will be an addition such as superphosphate. It can be added to the soil in a dry state, preparing furrows around the bush, or diluted with water and watered in the excavations, then covered with soil. The process of dissolving superphosphate occurs within a day, so this product is first soaked and stirred from time to time, after which it proceeds to watering.

Potassium will be needed for the bush to comfortably survive the winter without negative consequences. It is permissible to add potash fertilizers for strawberries in September. If you turn to natural wood ash for this purpose, you will be able to simultaneously achieve loose soil and reduce its acidity level.



But nitrogen should not be added closer to winter, because it activates the growth of green mass. For this reason, the plant may simply die in the cold. For the winter, Victoria bushes should be mulched and wrapped in plastic film.

What fertilizers do strawberries require?

Victoria is used to feed various means. Let's take a closer look at the most popular of them.

  • Urea. This is a fertilizer that contains a large percentage of nitrogen. In addition, it contains components such as hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. Urea must be applied directly to the ground or used as a mixture, since upon contact with air it simply dissolves, turning into ammonia.
  • Ammonium nitrate. This is a salt of nitric acid, which contains 35% nitrogen. Ammonium nitrate makes the soil more “acidic”, so it must be combined with special dolomite flour.
  • Nitroammophoska. Complex fertilizer containing potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen. You can use this product in the spring only if potassium salt or superphosphate was added to the soil in the fall.
  • Mullein. Some properties of mullein (manure) were mentioned above. It is a highly effective nitrogen fertilizer.




  • Bird droppings. This is an effective organic fertilizer, which contains a very high content of useful microelements. The litter contains phosphorus, nitrogen, potassium and other necessary components.
  • Humus. This fertilizer is former waste of various origins. Simple manure that has been sitting for about 1-2 years can also be called humus.
  • Wood ash. There is no point in adding this popular fertilizer in the spring without using nitrogen fertilizing. Wood ash contains all the elements required by Victoria, only nitrogen is missing. If you add both ash and nitrogen-containing products at the same time, this can lead to undesirable reactions, because ash is an alkali, and nitrogen in combination with it turns into quickly evaporating ammonia.
  • Yeast. Some summer residents use proven means and feed Victoria with yeast, which participates in the rapid decomposition of organic matter in the ground. It is worth adding such components only to warm soil, since optimal temperature for their decomposition is +20 degrees. During yeast fermentation, the soil loses a lot of potassium and calcium, so immediately after treatment with such means, you need to use ash fertilizer.
  • Nettle. A good top dressing for Victoria is nettle tincture. Thanks to this method, the yield of Victoria increases significantly, and the berries grow larger.
  • Ammonia. This remedy can be found in any pharmacy. Ammonia is a very effective substance because it contains a nitrogen compound - ammonia.
  • Iodine. Many summer residents feed Victoria with iodine. You can use an alcohol-containing composition, which not only prevents many plant diseases, but also acts as a nitrogen catalyst.


Many argue that strawberries require self-care before the berries ripen and after harvesting. When the berries ripen one after another, all care consists only in their timely harvesting.

However, strawberries require care according to each stage of development. In this case, everything must be done almost simultaneously so that the berries do not overripe, rot, or become victims of slugs and other pests. Of course, watering strawberries while the berries are ripening is one of the keys to a good berry harvest.

Chapter 1. How to water strawberries while the berries are ripening

Before flowering, strawberries are watered from a watering can using the sprinkling method; in this case, the leaves are well cleaned of dust and dirt, but during flowering, the flow of water is directed along the grooves so that the water gets directly to the roots and not onto the plants. It will be very convenient to use drip irrigation.

During the fruiting period, before watering, the harvest must be harvested, then you will protect the berries from waterlogging and possible rotting, and the formation flower buds will go much faster.

After watering, be sure to loosen the soil so that an earthen crust does not form and oxygen reaches the roots in sufficient volume.


Section 1. How often should strawberries be watered during fruiting?

In the first year, when the plant begins to bear fruit, it is necessary to water only based on weather conditions. Until the strawberries bloom, it is better to water them using the sprinkler method. It will wash the leaves from dust and give them the opportunity to develop properly.

From the moment the strawberry begins to bloom until the last berry that you pick from it (during the entire fruiting period), you only need to water the soil located exactly under the plants. Water should not get on the bushes themselves.

In addition, it is impossible to water strawberries in small amounts, as this can provoke the occurrence of various diseases. During the period when it is warm outside and there is no rain, watering should be reduced to once every 10 days. 15 liters of water per 1 m2 will be enough until the first flowers appear on it. As soon as the first berries appear, the volume of water must be doubled.

If the bushes grow in small beds, then during fruiting and heavy rains it is advisable to cover them with film. Before watering strawberries, it is best to collect ripe berries and then water them at the root using a hose. It is best to leave the hose in one place for a while, and then move it to dry areas. But there is no need to flood the plants, otherwise the unripe fruits will end up in the dirt and begin to rot.

It is important to water this crop between rows so as not to touch the bushes. If you then cover the ground with straw, the berries will remain clean and will not begin to rot. To disinfect the soil, you can water strawberries with a phytosporin solution once every 10 days.

Section 2. Is it possible to water with cold water?

This question is most often asked by novice summer residents. Typically, water for irrigation in many areas is stored directly outside. For this, barrels or tubs are used. During the night the water in them cools down, but during the day it does not always have time to heat up.

It is better not to water the berries with cold water: this will have a bad effect on the root system. She will weaken. It is recommended to heat the irrigation liquid or at least place the tubs in a sunny place.

Chapter 2.

Drip irrigation of strawberries helps the gardener achieve a balance in soil moisture, avoiding both waterlogging and drought. This watering option is especially suitable when growing strawberries under agrofibre or in large open areas.

Using a drip irrigation system, water flows directly to the root system of the plant and is used evenly, and thanks to the use of black film, evaporation is slowed down and moisture is retained in the soil longer.

Laying of pipes and tapes under the agrofibre is carried out during the formation of the beds. In this case, the places for planting strawberry seedlings are chosen closer to the special holes through which watering occurs. The system allows you to simultaneously create a favorable greenhouse microclimate under the black film in the spring and avoid overheating in the summer.

Drip irrigation also eliminates the need to control weeds, all thanks to the fact that the strawberry bushes are irrigated inside the garden bed without going beyond it. Since the row spacing remains dry, and access sunlight because of protective film limited, weeds simply do not grow.

Section 1. Subtleties of drip irrigation


Installation drip system We start with our own hands by installing a water tank. If you don't have a stainless container, you can build one from scrap materials using plastic container or metal. The main thing is that the tank is at a height of at least 2 m above ground level. Throughout the day, the water in the tank will be able to heat up to a temperature environment, besides, you can dissolve minerals and organic fertilizers, supplying them along with water to the beds.

Many consider this idea impractical and supply water directly from the water supply. However, when growing strawberries, this method is not entirely suitable. The only advantage of supplying water from a tap is more high pressure and pressure.

When growing strawberries in middle lane Russia drip irrigation carried out approximately once a week, and in hot weather summer season- 3 times a week. The average watering time is 25 minutes, increasing to 45 minutes during harvest.

It is especially important to ensure good watering in southern regions countries. Here we increase the irrigation time by 5–7 minutes. More watering will also be required when growing remontant strawberry varieties due to high fruiting and growing season. The main thing in this matter is to remember that irrigation should be carried out only in sunny weather so that the strawberries do not begin to rot.

Section 2. Advantages of drip irrigation

  • Simple maintenance is necessary for the equipment that provides it.
  • Supplying water directly to the root system of plants, which reduces moisture consumption.
  • Maintenance required level soil moisture and dryness between rows.
  • Even distribution of water.
  • Reduced soil compaction and chemical consumption.
  • No need for hard physical labor.
  • The ability to simultaneously perform the work of collecting or weeding plants.

Chapter 3. Basic rules of watering

It is important to follow the following rules:

  • Watering should be done early in the morning.
  • Water strawberries only warm water, cold can cause rotting of the fruits and death of the plant itself.
  • During prolonged rains, strawberries must be covered.
  • To retain moisture, it is advisable to cover the beds with at least ordinary hay or grass.

Chapter 4. Video

Many gardeners prefer to grow Victoria strawberries on their plots, since they are usually unpretentious in care and can grow in almost any climatic conditions. Often, to get a good harvest, no special actions are required, but with intensive care, strawberries can please you with a rich harvest.

Watering to increase yield

To prevent pests and diseases from appearing on the crop during the growth and development of the crop, it must be watered and fertilized. "Victoria" is recommended to be planted in places where there is no strong winds, and which are abundantly illuminated by the sun. In this case, the crop quickly takes root and bears fruit well. It is worth remembering that highly moist soils can cause the appearance of sour and small berries.

Gardeners note that the main agrotechnical methods care for this crop are:

  • loosening;
  • weed removal;
  • fertilization;
  • watering.



The size and size of the crop, as well as its quality, depend on the frequency of fertilizing and watering. When carrying out such a procedure, it is recommended to clarify which types of fertilizers can be beneficial for the crop and which can be harmful.

Currently, there are 2 types of strawberries, which can bear fruit once or repeatedly. Regardless of the type, watering and fertilizing are done the same way. In the first year after planting, there is no need to apply additional fertilizers, since the bush will only need the components that were added to the hole during planting. In the second year, it is recommended to add some organic components to the soil.

In the third year, you can add mineral fertilizers.



Deadlines

As soon as the weather warms up in the spring and the snow melts, it is necessary to start fertilizing and watering the area. To do this, you first need to inspect the bushes and remove the affected shoots from them. Then it is recommended to enter a large number of nutritional components contained in nitrogen products. It is this component that can cause active growth of strawberries after winter.

Summer residents also recommend using ammonium nitrate. To do this, 5 g of the drug is dissolved in 10 liters of water and applied to the soil, being careful not to get on the plant itself. It is noted that an average of 500 g of such a solution can be added to 1 bush. It must be remembered that too much fertilizer and moisture will not bring the desired result, but can only aggravate the situation, as a result of which the berries will become tasteless and small.

Those who have the opportunity to apply chicken manure use such fertilizers as alternatives. A kilogram of raw materials is infused in 10 liters of water for 6 days, and then the solution is poured in an amount of 300 grams per bush. You can also use a water infusion of humus.

It is advisable not to water the crop if it is hot outside.

Watering during flowering

Strawberries "Victoria" require feeding and watering not only in the spring. At the moment the colors of the components required for good growth and cultural development, no less is also required, especially if the plant grows in one bed for 3 or more years.

Some gardeners say that fertilizing is not recommended during the period when flowers appear, but this is not entirely true. It is during the flowering period that there is an increased movement of juices in the stems, which move from the roots to the flowers, and therefore it is recommended to fertilize and water frequently. You need to apply funds under the roots themselves, trying not to get on the green shoots.

At the time of flowering, you can apply the following fertilizers:

  1. ash;
  2. humus;
  3. chicken droppings

If it is not possible to prepare natural organic ingredients, they can be purchased at the store. Such compositions usually simply dissolve in water and are ready for use. When choosing fertilizers from the store, it is recommended to pay attention that they do not contain chemicals, which will negatively affect the quality of the fruit.



Harvesting and watering

It is also necessary to feed the bushes in the fall. During the period of flowering and fruiting, plants select the maximum amount of useful components from the soil, and also exhaust the supply own strength, and therefore before wintering the bush needs help to maintain immunity.

As soon as new fruits stop appearing, which usually happens in early autumn, it is necessary to apply fertilizer. For this, an infusion of dung or manure is used. These components are dissolved in water 1:10 and poured in an amount of 2 liters under the bush.

Closer to the time of frost, when the leaves have already fallen, it is necessary to do a second feeding. In this case, you can use saltpeter and ash. These fertilizers should be applied in an amount of 100 grams per square meter.

After carrying out such measures, the crop will be strengthened and will not experience a shortage of useful components during frosts. Gardeners can also feel calm in winter, as they will be sure that next year the strawberries will sprout well and bear fruit.


Yeast fertilization

In addition to the usual methods of fertilizing, modern summer residents surprise with innovations. Recently, yeast has begun to be used to improve the condition of strawberries. They can be used for active growth. Yeast contains a large number of useful components for the culture. Yeast helps strengthen the roots, which is the main key to obtaining a good harvest. The fruits themselves acquire more useful components and become more tasty.

To prepare the composition, you need to take 50 g of raw materials and pour them with a liter of warm water. This composition is infused for 2 hours and then diluted in water 1:5.

The benefits of such feeding have been proven for a long time and are relevant for all types of strawberries.


Boric acid

This element has also found its application in gardening, as it has medicinal properties, which are familiar to many farmers. Boric acid will help protect the plant from pests, increase immunity and prevent the spread of diseases. The acid also helps improve the taste of the fruit.

It has been noted that when there is a small amount of boron in the soil, the strawberry roots experience a deficiency of the necessary energy. If there is enough moisture in the soil, the plant may become rotten. Currently, there are many recipes for preparing solutions based on boric acid. In some cases, you can combine it with other drugs.

The following solution is currently considered the most effective:

  • Add 5 g of acid to a bucket of water and add 10 grams of manganese;
  • let it brew for 5 hours;
  • water the bushes in the evening and in cool weather when there is no wind.


During the period of flowers and fruits appearing, it is recommended to carry out not only fertilizing, but also watering the crop, which will allow the soil not to dry out. Without abundant watering the berry will be unsweetened. But at the same time, we must remember that Victoria should not be flooded, as this can reduce immunity and the plant will often get sick.

As you can see, for strawberries "Victoria" the best option There will be a sufficient amount of moisture; do not over-moisten the soil. After the first fruits appear, it is recommended to water correctly - only at the root. To do this, use a watering can or special sprinklers. By adhering to these rules of care, you can achieve good fruiting and maximum yield.

For information on how to care for berries, see below.

Spring application of organic and mineral fertilizers for strawberries is the key to healthy bushes and a large harvest. For Victoria, there are a lot of supplements that can significantly extend the fruiting period.

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Features of Victoria

The variety with the same name actually does not exist. Victoria in Russia is the name given to massive strawberry bushes with wide green leaves and large, aromatic berries. Another quality of this crop can be called unpretentiousness: the bushes bear fruit equally well in different climatic conditions.

Compliance simple rules cultivation will provide resistance to diseases and temperature changes. Victoria must be planted in light and windless areas of the garden; the soil should not be soggy. Swampy soil will cause the berries to be small and tasteless. Strawberries are immersed in the holes, after adding fertilizer to them. The main types of care include watering, loosening the soil and regularly weeding.

Young plants are replanted every four years. During this time, strawberries suck out all the beneficial substances from the soil and become obsolete on their own. The bush, along with a lump of earth, is transferred to a new, fertile place. The hole is first well watered, after which strawberries are planted. The bush is covered with earth. The bed must be mulched with any organic substances or special film.

Caring for Victoria in the spring involves removing last year's dried leaves, loosening the soil and hilling up the strawberry bushes. When hilling, it is important not to press down the central growth axis with soil. Treatment of bushes against pests and diseases cannot be excluded from the to-do list. Modern insecticides and fungicides mix well and do not harm vegetable and garden crops.

  • The main types of work in summer are weeding and watering. The beds should be irrigated once every two weeks, and during hot periods, watering should be increased to once a week.
  • During fruiting, ripened berries should be collected in a timely manner. The fruits remaining on the bushes will rot, attracting fungi and insects. Bushes are regularly inspected for diseases and fungi.
  • For a comfortable wintering, strawberries need to be trimmed with tendrils and leaves immediately after fruiting. Before the end of the season, new leaves will still have time to grow, and the plant itself will get stronger and withstand the cold well. Before the onset of cold weather, the beds should be covered with lutrasil or well mulched.

Strawberries are responsive to the addition of nutrients. During the season, the bushes are processed three times: in early spring, during flowering and after picking berries. Fertilizers can be combined with the application of insecticides, fungicides or growth stimulants. Feeding Victoria in the spring is the most important event for the entire season. It depends on what condition the bushes will remain in all summer.


Fertilizers needed in spring

In the first season after transplantation, fertilizing is not required, since the roots have enough fertilizer that is already in the hole. In subsequent years, it is advisable to combine the addition of fertilizers with pruning dry foliage, so as not to disturb or injure the strawberries again.

The fertilizer is applied under the bushes, which are then carefully sprinkled with a few centimeters of soil. Foliar application is allowed nutrients on young foliage. Fertilizers must contain nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic components. A deficiency of these substances will affect the taste of the berry.

In addition to the famous complex fertilizers can be used folk remedies for feeding. They are always at hand, and the effect of use will not keep you waiting. Recipes have been known since ancient times.

Wood ash

An excellent replacement for phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. It contains potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, sulfur, calcium, boron. Clear signs of phosphorus deficiency are brown and darkened leaves. After adding ash, the strawberries will become strong and healthy. Only wood ash is suitable for work: coal ash contains unnecessary elements.

In the spring, such fertilizer is placed under the bushes or spilled with ash infusion. To do this, pour the product into a liter hot water and leave to infuse for a day. Then this paste is diluted in ten liters of water. One square of bed will require a liter of working fluid. Application to the soil repels slugs and snails, as well as ants, wireworms and whiteweed.

Ash should not be mixed with urea, saltpeter and manure: the fertilizers will lose their effect. The introduction of ash is completely safe for humans: it does not leave burns on the skin, does not emit strong odors, and does not provoke poisoning if ingested.

Wood ash can be stored for a long time, but will completely lose its properties if moisture gets into it.

Urea

Modern mineral fertilizer in the form of granules, with a high nitrogen content. This feeding allows you to increase Victoria’s yield by 40%. Under the influence of enzymes from soil bacteria, urea is converted into ammonium carbonate, which is so necessary for the root system. Fertilizing with urea involves placing granules under the bushes. 50 g of the substance is applied to 10 squares. After this, the soil is thoroughly watered with water from a watering can. Do not mix urea with chalk, dolomite, lime and superphosphate.

It is worth noting that the soil may become more acidic after fertilizing. It is necessary to add a deoxidizing agent immediately after fruiting of the crop. Treatment with urea solution and copper sulfate in early spring it will rid strawberries of pests for the entire season. Urea has proven itself well in all types of soils.

An excess of nitrogen content will lead to abundant formation of green mass. there will be few inflorescences on the bushes, and accordingly, there will be few berries in the future. Failure to comply with fertilizing consumption rates will result in strawberries that are pale and unsweetened.

Boric acid solution

Victoria needs boron, especially in April-May. It increases the chlorophyll content in foliage. The lack of this substance can be noticed by the curved edges of the leaves. Boric acid is the simplest and most accessible boron compound. It helps to increase the amount of ovary on strawberries, stimulates the formation of new growth points, and increases the sugar content in the berries.

In the spring, the beds are watered with a solution of boric acid, and potassium manganese is added to it if desired. One gram of the substance is diluted in ten liters of hot water. The substance is poorly soluble. Pre-spilling the plants with water will protect Victoria from root burn. Do not allow liquid to come into contact with the green mass. Processing is carried out in the evening, on a warm cloudy day.

Ammonia

Ammonia will not only saturate the soil with nitrogen, but will also help get rid of most pests in the area. initial stage cultural development. Yellowed leaves on strawberries indicate that it needs to be fertilized. ammonia. A bucket of water requires two tablespoons of ammonia. Fertilizer is applied to damp soil. Top dressing is quickly absorbed by the root system. The pungent smell of ammonia repels birds, slugs and snails.

You cannot feed strawberries during budding. When diluting the working solution, you must wear a respirator. Concentrated ammonia can make you feel worse and lead to a sharp increase in blood pressure. Mixing with other substances results in reactions that release harmful fumes.

Yeast

Feeding that is used in Lately very popular among summer residents. Single-celled fungi in yeast contain amino acids, proteins and fats. Feeding Victoria with yeast in the spring will provide strawberries with mineral and organic substances. A pack of yeast and a few tablespoons of sugar are diluted in a small amount of water. Strawberry not only gets it all essential microelements, but will also become more resistant to diseases and attacks of harmful insects.

The pulp is poured into water and allowed to ferment for a couple of days. To prepare the working solution you will need 10 liters of water and 0.5 liters of mixture with yeast. Fertilizer is applied under the bush.

Under the influence of yeast, microorganisms in the soil begin to actively process organic matter. There is a powerful production of phosphorus and nitrogen. In addition, growth stimulants contained in the nutrient solution actively influence the development of the root system.

Spring yeast feeding should be applied to well-warmed soil - the active substance does not work in the cold. You should use only fresh product; expired yeast will only cause harm.

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