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One of the most important procedures in caring for strawberries is spring fertilization. To get a generous harvest of large and juicy berries, you should pay special attention to proper care at the beginning of the season.

Experienced gardeners recommend an effective method of fertilizing that will promote the active growth of strawberries and significantly improve their fruiting. OBOZ.UA tells you which fertilizer should be used in the spring.

Why spring fertilization is important

After the winter, strawberry bushes need additional nutrients for rapid recovery and active development.

Fertilizing helps to:

• strengthen the root system;
• stimulate the growth of new shoots;
• increase resistance to diseases;
• improve yields.

How to prepare fertilizer for strawberries

This fertilization recipe has been tried and tested by many gardeners and does not require any complicated ingredients.

• Take a third of a bucket of warm water (about 3-4 liters). Add 1 teaspoon of boric acid and 1 teaspoon of potassium permanganate. Mix the resulting solution thoroughly.
• Then dilute the mixture in one bucket of clean water (10 liters).
• Add a few drops of iodine and mix again.
• Add 2 tablespoons of ammonia to the solution and mix thoroughly.

How to use the fertilizer correctly

To achieve the best results, you need to apply the fertilizer correctly:

• Under each strawberry bush, 300-400 ml of the finished solution should be applied.
• It is better to fertilize on moist soil to avoid root burns.
• It is better to choose a cloudy day or morning/evening time to treat the plants.

Additional recommendations for caring for strawberries in spring

Before applying fertilizer, prepare strawberry bushes:

• Remove old and dry leaves.

• Check the plants for sick or damaged shoots, and prune if necessary.
• Clear the beds of weeds to avoid competition for nutrients.

A few days after fertilizing, you will notice that strawberry bushes begin to develop actively: new leaves appear, stems become stronger, and buds become healthier. This will contribute to the formation of large and tasty berries during the fruiting period.