6 STRAWBERRY 6.02 – GROWING

 

ORGANIC FARMING CURSE AGRO-ECONOMY
6 STRAWBERRY 6.02 – GROWING

 
Step 3: Planting strawberries
Planting strawberries in plastic bottles requires a strategic approach. You'll want to make sure the soil is moist but not waterlogged before planting. Plant the strawberry plants carefully, making sure the crown sits just above the soil surface. If you're planting multiple strawberries in a bottle, space the plants about 8-12 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting to allow the roots to establish themselves in their new home.
 
Step 4: Give strawberries your care
1. Water
Strawberry plants need consistent soil moisture to produce maximum fruit. You'll want to water them regularly, especially during dry periods or when the plants are flowering and fruiting. The soil should be slightly moist but never waterlogged. About an inch of water per week should be enough.
 
2. Fertilizer
Strawberry plants are heavy feeders, so you'll want to prepare the soil in advance by mixing in aged manure and/or compost. The soil should also be well-drained and slightly acidic, with a pH of 6 to 6.5. You can also apply a balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 every three to four weeks during the growing season.
 
3. Pruning
Strawberry plants need pruning to remove unwanted or diseased plant parts such as leaves, stems, flowers or runners.
 
REMEMBER
1. Sunlight: Adequate sunlight is important, so place your bottles in a location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight. Occasionally, you can rotate the bottles to ensure that all sides of the plants receive equal sunlight.
2. Pests and diseases: Strawberry plants are susceptible to various pests and diseases such as aphids, spider mites, slugs, birds, rodents, powdery mildew, blight and fruit rot. To prevent or control these problems, you can rotate crops every few years or use organic pesticides.
3. Check containers: You should regularly check the condition of your plastic bottles and replace any that show signs of wear or damage.
 
 

 
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6 STRAWBERRY 6.02 – KUKUA
 
Hatua ya 3: Kupanda jordgubbar
Kupanda jordgubbar kwenye chupa za plastiki kunahitaji mbinu ya kimkakati. Utataka kuhakikisha kuwa udongo ni unyevu lakini hauna maji kabla ya kupanda. Panda mimea ya strawberry kwa uangalifu, uhakikishe kuwa taji inakaa juu ya uso wa udongo. Ikiwa unapanda jordgubbar nyingi kwenye chupa, weka mimea kwa umbali wa inchi 8-12. Mwagilia maji vizuri baada ya kupanda ili kuruhusu mizizi kujiimarisha katika nyumba yao mpya.
 
Hatua ya 4: Wape jordgubbar utunzaji wako
1. Maji
Mimea ya Strawberry inahitaji unyevu thabiti wa udongo ili kutoa matunda mengi. Utataka kumwagilia maji mara kwa mara, haswa wakati wa kiangazi au wakati mimea inachanua na kutoa matunda. Udongo unapaswa kuwa na unyevu kidogo lakini usiwe na maji. Takriban inchi moja ya maji kwa wiki inapaswa kutosha.
 
2. Mbolea
Mimea ya strawberry ni malisho mazito, kwa hivyo utataka kuandaa udongo mapema kwa kuchanganya kwenye samadi iliyozeeka na/au mboji. Udongo pia unapaswa kuwa na maji mengi na asidi kidogo, na pH ya 6 hadi 6.5. Unaweza pia kuweka mbolea iliyosawazishwa kama vile 10-10-10 kila baada ya wiki tatu hadi nne wakati wa msimu wa ukuaji.
 
3. Kupogoa
Mimea ya strawberry inahitaji kupogoa ili kuondoa sehemu za mimea zisizohitajika au zenye magonjwa kama vile majani, shina, maua au runners.
 
KUMBUKA
1. Mwangaza wa jua: Mwangaza wa jua wa kutosha ni muhimu, kwa hivyo weka chupa zako mahali panapopokea angalau saa 6 za jua. Mara kwa mara, unaweza kuzunguka chupa ili kuhakikisha kwamba pande zote za mimea hupokea jua sawa.
2. Wadudu na magonjwa: Mimea ya Strawberry hushambuliwa na wadudu na magonjwa mbalimbali kama vile vidukari, utitiri buibui, koa, ndege, panya, ukungu, ukungu na kuoza kwa matunda. Ili kuzuia au kudhibiti matatizo haya, unaweza kubadilisha mazao kila baada ya miaka michache au kutumia dawa za kikaboni.
3. Angalia vyombo: Unapaswa kuangalia mara kwa mara hali ya chupa zako za plastiki na ubadilishe zinazoonyesha dalili za kuchakaa au kuharibika.