Strawberries are a favorite fruit for many people, not only because they are delicious, sweet, and nutritious, but also because of their beautiful and enticing appearance.

However, many people who enjoy eating strawberries may not know how to grow them. If you're a farmer and want your strawberries to yield more, proper management and care for the strawberry seedlings are essential. So, what are the methods for planting strawberries?

When planting strawberries, it's crucial to understand their growth environment and conditions. Only in suitable conditions can strawberries thrive and yield high-quality produce.

Here are the specifics:

1. Generally, strawberries are planted in autumn, flower in winter, and can be harvested before spring, continuing until the end of May. There are several methods for sowing strawberries. One method involves priming the seeds by soaking them in water wrapped in gauze for a day before storing them in the refrigerator for about 15 days to break their dormancy.

2. Selecting good soil is important.

Strawberries thrive in loose, fertile soil. Before planting, the soil should be watered and then exposed to the sun for three days to sterilize it. Afterward, organic fertilizer should be mixed evenly into the soil. Once the soil is prepared, watering it thoroughly is essential. After the soil has absorbed all the nutrients, strawberry seeds can be sown an hour later.

3. When sowing, it's important to distribute the seeds evenly, as strawberry seeds are small.

Uneven distribution may reduce germination rates. After sowing the seeds, cover them with a layer of fine soil, about 2-3 millimeters thick, enough to cover the seeds. After covering the seeds, moisten them with a spray bottle, avoiding direct watering to prevent seed displacement.

4. Proper management is necessary during strawberry cultivation.

After sowing, watering should not be too frequent, ideally only when the soil is dry. In summer, watering frequency can be increased. After germination, attention should be paid to keeping the seedlings moist, but not overly wet. Avoid placing seedlings in areas with strong sunlight to prevent wilting.

5. Seedlings can be transplanted when they have 3-5 leaves.

They can be potted or transplanted into the ground, ensuring the roots and soil are kept intact to improve survival rates.

Strawberries do not require fertilizer before transplanting, and fertilizer should only be applied after the seedlings have adapted to their new environment, using nitrogen fertilizer. Adequate sunlight is crucial for plant growth, especially for fruit-bearing plants like strawberries, which require daily exposure to sunlight for optimal fruiting.

6. During flowering, manual pollination can be conducted by gently touching the stamen of the flowers.

If there are too many flowers on a single plant, removing poorly blooming flowers can improve fruiting rates.

Once strawberries start to fruit, it's important to protect the fruit from direct contact with the soil to prevent rotting caused by animals and microorganisms. When strawberries ripen, they should be harvested promptly to prevent them from being eaten by birds or insects.