How to water strawberries in the heat?

With the onset of heat, many gardeners are wondering how to water the strawberries so that the harvest is ripe and sweet, and it does not harm the berries. This problem with watering can be easily solved, given the characteristics of the plant.

In hot weather when watering strawberries should take into account several important points.

• The soil. If the land is sandy, then it quickly passes moisture, so the berries should be watered every other day. If the soil is more dense, then watering can be carried out 2 times a week.
• Watering time. Experts recommend watering the plants in the morning or in the evening when the sun is already not so hot. In this case, watering should be carried out carefully so as not to fall on the leaves and fruits.
• Location berry bushes. If the strawberry is located on the more sunny side of the vegetable garden, then it should be watered more often than the bushes in a dark place.

• Water condition Often, gardeners do not pay attention to the quality and temperature of the water they water. This is a mistake, as very cold water can destroy the root system, which will affect the yield. The best option would be the water in barrels that had been settled and heated by the sun or that it was watered with warm water through a hose. Warm water has a positive effect on the growth and development of berries. As a result, the crop ripens earlier and turns sweet.
• Watering frequency Often and abundantly watered strawberries in the heat is not worth it, despite the fact that it is moisture-loving culture. During the rainy season, berries should be watered every other day, while carefully monitoring the condition of the soil. The rest of the time strawberries can be watered once a week or a little more.

Observing these simple rules, it is possible to harvest more than one crop of ripe and sweet berries for the season.

To deal with the question of how to water the strawberries in the heat correctly, it is necessary to understand the features of the growth of berries at each stage.

As a rule, hot weather is established during the period of active flowering and fruiting of the crop. But if this weather was established immediately after the berries were planted, then it is necessary to provide them with a sufficient amount of moisture. To do this, experts recommend watering rarely, but in large volumes, as frequent watering with a small amount of water will not give the proper result.

In this period, it is necessary after each watering to loosen the soil, as this helps to grow and strengthen the root system. During the entire growing season, you should carefully monitor the condition of the soil and prevent the formation of a dry crust.

In order that in a heat the moisture does not evaporate quickly, it is recommended to lay branches of needles or black polyethylene between rows of beds and bushes. It also saves weeds from growth and protects berries and leaves from contact with water.

You can still make a small furrow between the bushes, where the water is poured. This method protects the roots and berries from rot and saves pollen. Watering strawberries in the heat must be moderate and take into account all the nuances to get a tasty harvest.

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