At what distance is it right to plant strawberries?

A good summer resident should know a lot of wisdom regarding planting and caring for any crop in his garden. This also applies to strawberries. Both children and adults love this berry, and therefore strawberry beds must be quite large in order to ensure the harvest of all households. For proper cultivation, it is important to know not only the principles of planting and care, but also the patterns of shrubs seating relative to each other at an optimal distance.

The process of planting strawberries in open ground is simple, for it is necessary to observe the optimal time for planting and the procedure for performing work. It is best to engage in seating in the evening, when the sun does not bake so much, in addition, cloudy weather or light rain may come up. Soil should be fully prepared long before the work, because on the right day will only dig holes, which will be placed bushes. For productive growth, leaves should be removed, leaving only 2-3 small leaves and cutting the roots so that their length does not exceed 8 cm.

To help the bush settle down, before planting, it is necessary to dip the roots in earthen slush and plant the bush in the hole, gently sprinkling it with earth. It is important that the heart remains on the surface, otherwise the risk of rotting of the entire bush is great. For the rapid and productive growth of the berries is important to be able to properly seat bushes in the garden. The main options include:

• seating in separate bushes;
• landing in rows;
• landing nests;
• carpet landing option.

In order for strawberries to bear fruit well on the site during the whole time while it grows in one place, it is important to choose the right place for planting new bushes. It is best to use the bed, which grew beans, parsley, carrots, onions with garlic and some flowers.

In addition to the land itself, it is important to surround the bushes with the right “neighbors”, which will provide protection and not harm the berries, such as beets, dill, lettuce, parsley, onions, beans and radishes. Placing cabbage and horseradish beside is undesirable. When the land is chosen and the right neighbors are identified, it is worthwhile to distribute the plot for the berry itself.

The optimal distance between rows will be 70 cm, which is enough for convenient weeding and care of the soil. Bushes are located not so far apart, it will be enough from 15 to 30 cm depending on the variety. In the case of planting strawberries in two lines, the distance between them should be at least 40 cm. As for the gap between the bushes in the line, it is 30 cm. Strawberries of short-growing varieties are planted at a distance of 25 cm from each other, and tall 35 cm, respectively.

To more accurately deal with the nuances of the distance between the bushes in case of choosing different options for planting, it is worth considering them in more detail.

In the event that strawberries are grown to produce large yields, it is best to place them in rows, because in this case it is possible not to change the beds for up to six years, which is much more convenient. With this option, the landing is to adhere to certain parameters:

• bushes are planted at a distance of 15 cm from each other;
• distance from one row to another is 40 cm;
• the length of one row depends on the capabilities of the site.

Placing bushes at the above distance makes it possible to care for them with a sufficient degree of convenience, and the width between rows allows you to easily move from the beginning to the end of the row, carrying out all the necessary work. If we talk about the merits of this option, we should highlight the possibility of long-term use of the same bed, which is essential in the case of large dimensions of the plantation.Of the minuses can be called the need for frequent maintenance of the soil, its loosening, trimming the whiskers and the difficult struggle with weeds.

Novice gardeners and those who work on the land for their own pleasure and their own harvest, most often use planting strawberries with the help of individual bushes that are located on the selected plot of land. This method requires a significant distance between the plants, which is at least 45 cm and reaches a maximum of 60 cm. Even such an area between the bushes does not make it possible to ensure the isolation of the plants from each other. To avoid thickening of the bed, it is important to eliminate the whiskers on each bush in a timely manner.

If you follow all these recommendations, you can get a high yield from each bush. Another advantage is the large size of the berries, which is achieved due to the absence of competitive plants nearby, so that all the resources of the soil go to the growth and development of strawberries. Due to the fact that the berry is located at a sufficient distance from each other, the likelihood of the spread of diseases and damage by pests is reduced, and in the event of the appearance of some symptoms, the affected plant can be quickly eliminated, while preventing the rest of the bed from being infected.

There are in this option and disadvantages, which include the need for constant care for the soil due to the spreading of the plantation. Loosening, mulching, weeding and watering, if needed, can cause some inconvenience.

Another disadvantage is the time-consuming process of planting new bushes.

There is the option of planting strawberries using nests, for which it is necessary to place one bush in the center and six around it. In the resulting hexagon, the nests are located at a distance of about 8 cm, while there should be a distance of at least 25 cm between the bushes. If another row is provided, then it should be placed at a distance of 35 cm from the previous one for optimal growth conditions.

If we talk about the minuses, then they can be attributed to the need for a large amount of soil in which strawberries will be planted. The main advantage is the possibility of obtaining large yields from one site. Seating nests can be carried out on the bed of the same level or with the help of the construction of a certain pyramid, where there will be several tiers on which the berry will be located. This option is convenient in that it saves space and is more convenient for caring for a plantation.

In the event that there is no time for quality care of a strawberry bed, then it is best to use carpet planting, which presupposes the absence of a mustache that grows in any direction and gives life to new bushes. Plants receive freedom in growth and development, which makes it possible to determine the value of each variety and its potential. The growth of culture will continue as long as there is free space in the garden. The advantage of this option is the emergence of plant mulch, which is formed by itself. In addition, this variant of strawberry development makes it possible to normalize the internal microclimate, which is very useful for both the soil and the plants.

The main advantage of this variant of growing berries is the absence of weeds., which can not break through the thickets of strawberries. The presence of such a green carpet makes it possible to cover the soil well and keep it moist, and also mulch yourself. The main disadvantage in the carpet cultivation is the annual reduction in crop size due to the small space for development and the presence of “neighbors” located close together.

Not all gardeners know whether it is possible to plant strawberries of different varieties alongside, whether it will change its taste and specific qualities due to the presence of neighbors of another variety. In the case of this berry, it is possible to place various bushes of different origin without any risk, because they will not influence each other. Usually, in the process of pollination, seeds receive signs of both the mother and pollinating plants, but this is not the case with strawberries. The fruits will have the appearance and taste of the mother bush.

The main bush gives antennae, for the growth of which the presence of the mother plant itself is enough, but for pollination of these processes extraneous pollinators are needed, which help to create the ovary, but do not pass on their signs. In order for the strawberry plantation to grow well and bear fruit, it is better to plant not more than four varieties close to each other, placing them at a distance of about 30 cm. The distance from bush to bush is dictated by the variety, height and spreading of seedlings. The more they are, the further it is to plant the next bush. Summer residents with extensive experience working with strawberries use a seating scheme, where:

• the distance between the bushes in the same row is 30 cm;
• the gap between the two rows with strawberries of different varieties is also 30 cm;
• the passage between the rows in which different varieties of strawberries grow can be from 70 to 90 cm.

Planting strawberries on the plot should be convenient for the plant itself so that it receives enough moisture, sun and can grow, and for those who will take care of it. The presence of small aisles and thick planting of the culture does not make it possible to effectively remove both the whiskers, if they are not needed, and the weeds so that all the food goes to its intended purpose.

To get a high-quality and good harvest, you should take care of the purchase or cultivation of high-quality seedlings, which will ensure the proper result of the work. A good seedling will be the one that has at least four leaves and a well-developed root system. In order for the plants to grow and later give an abundance of fruits, it is worthwhile to choose the right site for planting, it must be sufficiently lit, be smooth, without depressions and hills and not be in a draft. In addition, the need for sideratov, regular fertilization of the soil and timely measures to disinfect the beds.

The optimal distance for planting strawberry bushes to get a good harvest will be 30-50 cm between the pits and 40-70 cm between the rows. The choice of a certain value is determined by the availability of free space and the size of adult bushes.

On how to plant strawberries, see below.