Strawberries, like most crops, can be propagated not only vegetatively, but also in seedlings. So that strawberry seedlings are ready for the deadline, sow it on time. Next, we will learn how to calculate the optimal disembarkation time.
When to plant strawberries for seedlings?
To make strawberries take root well in a new place, gardeners try to take into account the whole complex of factors affecting their growth and development. They take into account not only the climate and variety of berries, but also the location of the heavenly bodies.
Depending on the region
In order for the seedlings of garden strawberries to ripen on time, the seeds are planted in containers at the end of February or at the beginning of March. When choosing a sowing date, the climatic conditions of the region and the time of seedling growth to readiness are taken into account - it is about 2-3 months.
Strawberry seeds sprout for a long time - the first shoots appear 30-40 days after sowing.
The harsher the climate, the later the seedlings will be planted. Sample planting schedule by region:
- in the middle lane sowing begins in mid-January; the deadline is mid-February;
- in the south of Russia sow strawberries at any time from January to March;
- in the Urals and Siberia - from the end of February to the end of March.
In the northern regions, strawberries are recommended to be grown indoors. When grown without shelter, it grows shallow and sour.
Lunar calendar
Most gardeners take into account the influence of the moon when carrying out agrotechnical measures. It is especially important when planting crops. Sowing strawberries is recommended to be carried out on the growing moon.
Lunar calendar for sowing strawberries:
Month | When to sow strawberries? | When to stop sowing? |
January | from 5 to 8 | 2-4, 9 through 13, 24 through 26, 30 and 31 |
February | 1-5, 28 and 29 | from 8 to 10, from 21 to 24 |
March | 1-3, from 27 to 31 | 7 to 10, 19 to 21, 23 to 25 |
April | 5-6, from 25 to 27 | 3 and 4, 7 to 9, 15 to 17, 20 to 24, 30 |
It is not forbidden to plant strawberries on the waning moon - these are neutral days. But on the full moon and new moon, you should not do any garden work.
Astrologers advise taking into account the arrangement of the stars in order to get the highest possible yields. Zodiac signs favorable for sowing / planting strawberries:
- Fish;
- Libra;
- Scorpio;
- Cancer;
- Calf.
All other signs are unfavorable. Only in the sign of Leo is transplantation and reproduction permitted.
Depending on grade
The later the strawberry variety, the more time it takes for the plant to develop, including at the seedling stage. The early maturity of the variety is taken into account when determining the sowing date.
On the packaging with strawberry seeds the ripening dates are indicated in days - it is easy to determine from which category the variety belongs. The early strawberries ripen at the end of May, the middle ones - in the first ten days of June, the late ones - in the second half of July.
When to plant different varieties of strawberries for seedlings:
- early - from February 15;
- mid-season - from March 15;
- later - from April 10-15.
Data refer to central Russia. For regions, adjust for climate.
According to breeders, the best varieties of garden strawberries for seedlings are White Soul, Baron Solemacher, Seasons.
If garden strawberries are grown in heated greenhouses, sowing is carried out at any time, regardless of the early maturity of the variety and the climate of the region.
Dates of planting in open ground
Seedlings are planted after a week of hardening - strawberries are regularly taken out into the street, gradually increasing the time for "walks" in the fresh air. Conditions under which strawberry seedlings are planted in open ground:
- the soil warmed up to a temperature of + 14 ... + 17 ° С;
- the presence of seedlings of at least 6 leaves.
The approximate timing of strawberry planting in the soil depends on climatic conditions:
- in temperate climates seedlings are planted from the second half of April to the second half of May;
- on South landing countries carry out earlier - from the beginning of April;
- in the northern regions - since the beginning of May.
In any case, adjust for weather conditions. Do not rush to disembark if there are cold. When there is a risk of frost, it is recommended to cover the plantings at night. The film also helps protect young plants from sunburn or heavy rainfall.
When is it better to plant strawberries - in spring or autumn?
Garden strawberries are planted in autumn or spring. Gardeners often argue about which season it is more appropriate to plant a plant. Fans of autumn planting justify their choice by the fact that strawberries planted in spring yield only a harvest for next year.
Advantages of autumn planting:
- a lot of planting material - over the summer, strawberries let out a mustache with rosettes;
- seedlings have time to take root well before the onset of cold weather, as the weather is favorable with moderate heat;
- the first harvest can be harvested in summer.
Gardeners who prefer the spring planting of strawberries argue that in the warm season the culture has more chances to take root safely. And this is true - not all seedlings planted in the fall survive the winter. But there is also a drawback when planting in spring - young seedlings do not tolerate the summer heat well.
The success of the future crop depends on how correctly the calculation of the timing of sowing garden strawberries is made. In order not to be mistaken with the readiness of seedlings, try to take into account the maximum factors that affect the time of planting.
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