The origins of the strawberry cultivated date back to 1765, when various crosses of species of Fragaria carried out in the Botanical Garden of the Palace of Versailles gave rise to the hybrid Fragaria x anasassaa larger strawberry, with an aroma and shape similar to pineapple or pineapple. Hence its name. In this article we tell you how to plant strawberries and the tricks to have a good harvest.

Once you collect your harvest, it is essential to wash the strawberries well. In this video we tell you how:

Strawberry plant: characteristics

The strawberry is a perennial plant with a central stem (the crown) from which roots, leaves, stolons and inflorescences form. The stolons are «twigs» that the plant emits, parallel to the ground, and from the end of which new plants are born.

At the top of each leaf there are buds that produce secondary crowns, like branches. This particular growth generates the effect of covering the ground that the strawberry tree has.

If the days are short and coldthey will form side crowns. On the other hand, if The days are long and the temperature is highthey will grow new runners. From each stolon a new plant will grow, which, in turn, will generate stolons, and so on.

Where to plant strawberries?

By knowing the secrets of a plant’s root growth, you will know if you can only grow it in the bed or also in pots. The fibrous strawberry roots They develop mainly superficially, extending about 30 cm laterally and 30 to 50 cm in depth. Consequently, you can also grow them with a loose, nutrient-rich substrate in pots, growing tables and strawberry vessels (high and with side pockets).

The strawberry flowerswhite in color, are hermaphrodites. They are pollinated by insects, especially bees. This one is very attracted to maritime aldersso it is a good idea to intercrop them. The strawberry itself is a set of small fruits called «achenes», with the seeds exposed to the outside.

how to plant strawberries

The multiplication is done separating the stolons from the mother plant from September to October. When the plant is already rootedyou can transplant it, leaving 30 cm between each plant and 40 cm between lines.

Schools must accumulate hours of cold and «perceive» the shortening of the day, to accumulate reserve substances in their roots and slow down your physiology. This improves its rooting and production.

To guarantee good production, incorporate 3 to 5 l of very mature compost. A Straw mulching is essential in the fruiting periodfrom May to June. The one made from very mature pine is also highly recommended, since it provides some acidity and prevents adventitious plants from growing.

If the bushes have grown a lot, you have the option of dividing them in October. It is a more delicate task, since you will separate part of the central router bit. This task improves spring regrowth. If you fertilize and take good care of the strawberry plants, they will produce for 3 or 4 years in the same plot.

The wind is the enemy of strawberry trees. A hedge that contains the gusts that affect the orchard will be a solution.

tricks to have a good strawberry harvest

What do strawberries need to grow well? Here are some tricks to ensure they grow and bear fruit.

1. Take into account the ground: It should be deep, permeable, slightly acidic and rich in organic matter, which retains moisture.
2. Water frequently: Irrigation should be frequent and regular, especially when the strawberries are forming. Drop by drop irrigation is a good option.
3. Don’t forget the light: Grow them in a cool space in full sun or light shade.
4. Find good companies: Grow them with onions, young garlic, maritime alder and leeks.
5. Use networks to protect them. Birds love strawberries and pounce on them when they ripen. The networks or other devices that produce noise or brightness They will scare them away.
6. Resort to «beer traps»: Snails and slugs take refuge under the padding during the day and then attack at night or early morning. The beer traps buried in the ground are a solution.