How to water Victoria during fruiting?

Summer residents claim that watering strawberries is important to produce not only at the time of planting and ripening of fruits, but also after harvesting. Moreover, at each stage of the development of culture there are certain rules for watering that must be observed. Activities should be carried out in a timely manner so that the bushes do not rot and are not affected by pests. The main guarantee of a good harvest is the proper watering during the ripening of the berries.

Watering "Victoria" during this period is necessary by sprinkling. This will help protect the bushes and leaves from dust and dirt. When the culture blooms, it is recommended to send the water so that it gets to the roots, and not to the inflorescences and the shrub. In this case, the drip irrigation method will be the best.

When fruits ripen, it is recommended that they be harvested before moistening to prevent contamination and glutting with moisture, which can lead to rotting of the fruit. Timely harvest of the first harvest will help to ripen other berries faster. After irrigation, it is necessary to loosen the soil so that a crust does not form there, which will prevent the ingress of oxygen to the roots of the bush.

In the first year after planting, when fruits appear on the strawberries, irrigation should be carried out depending on the growing conditions of the crop. Until such time as flowers appear on the bush, it is advisable to carry out measures using a sprinkler method. This will help the stalks to wash and develop properly.

From the moment of flowering and before harvesting the last berry, moisture must be added under the roots. It is recommended that the liquid does not fall on the bush itself.

Care must be taken to ensure that the soil is not over-wetted. This can provoke the appearance of various pathologies. When it does not rain, but it is warm, watering is carried out on average once a week. At the same time pour out about 15 liters of water per square meter plot. As soon as the first berries appear, watering should be reduced 2 times.

When the “Victoria” strawberry grows in small beds, in the season the appearance of berries does not need to moisten the soil. If there are heavy rains in the region of the strawberry planting, the garden bed can be covered with foil. When watering will be done with a hose, it should be placed in one place of the bed and moved to other parts of the plantation carefully.

Often moisture is used that is stored on the street. Usually this water warms up and does not have time to cool overnight. It is recommended to irrigate with just such water. Cold water should rarely be used, as it can negatively affect the roots. The plant will weaken and will be subject to various diseases.

Drip irrigation can be used to irrigate the site, which will help to achieve a balanced humidity on the site and at the same time avoid drought or over-wetting. The best option for such irrigation will be the moment that this method of irrigation can provide water directly to the roots, and the moisture will flow evenly, which will not allow the formation of puddles.

The black film of agrofibre will help slow down evaporation, and the water will last longer in the soil. It should be noted that such watering must be done often, especially when it is hot outside.

Installation of watering system pipes is made during the formation of beds. In this case, the wells are made so that they are located close to the holes of the system through which water is supplied. The method of drip irrigation will also help get rid of weeds in the area. The system provides only bushes and at the same time between the rows remains dry land.

The system is recommended to start creating with the installation of water tanks.To do this, you need to use stainless tanks that you can buy or make yourself. In some cases, used metal or plastic for tanks, having such containers at a height of two meters. The water in the tanks for the day will be heated and if necessary, you can dilute the organic components that are served with water to feed strawberries.

In the middle bands of the country it is recommended to water the Victoria every 7 days. If it's hot outside, the frequency of watering increases. The average watering time is half an hour.

This method of watering is considered the most favorable and therefore it can be used during the ripening of berries. The technique has many advantages, among which are the following:

• The ability to maintain uniform humidity on the site.
• Providing water supply only to the roots of plants.
• Simple system maintenance.
• No need to apply hard physical labor.
• The soil during irrigation is not compacted, and water is used sparingly.
• With this watering, you can simultaneously weed the beds or harvest.

When carrying out these activities, it is recommended to follow these rules:

• Watering is carried out only with warm water.
• Activities are carried out in the morning when the sun did not rise.
• To keep moisture in the ground longer, it is necessary to cover the garden after grassing.
• During the rainy season, the bed should be covered with a film so that no puddles form there.
• Mixtures for protection.

In order to obtain the optimal number of yields of healthy berries, it is also recommended to periodically add fertilizer to the garden where Victoria grows. During the ripening of berries, all mixtures are worn in a liquid form, and therefore they will need to be diluted in water. To reduce the time and effort, as well as facilitate irrigation, the nutrients are diluted in water tanks, and then fed to the site together. It helps to water the plants and feed them at the same time.

There are many ways and preparations that will help protect the plants, especially during the fruiting period. For this purpose, usually used 10 grams of iodine, which is diluted in a bucket of water. You can add 300 g of ash or dust of tobacco to the composition. This mixture is poured into a water tank and watering is performed depending on the requirements.

For details on watering strawberries, see the following video.