What fertilizers to use for strawberries?

Strawberries are delicate berries that require special care and proper feeding to please you with a bountiful harvest. In order for strawberries to bear fruit as efficiently as possible, it is important to choose the right fertilizers at each stage of their growth. In this article, we will tell you which fertilizers are suitable for strawberries and how to use them correctly.

Features of growing strawberries

Strawberries grow vigorously in the spring and require regular nutrient additions. At each stage of strawberry growth, a balance between nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium must be maintained to ensure large, juicy, and sweet berries.

The best fertilizers for strawberries

1. Nitrogen fertilizers

   • Nitrogen helps plants to build up green mass, especially at the beginning of the growing season. It is better to use nitrogen fertilizers, such as ammonium sulfate , in the spring, before the appearance of flower stalks. If you want to choose high-quality fertilizers for your garden, pay attention to the fertilizers for strawberries from the EASHOPS store .

2. Complex fertilizers

   • During the season, strawberries need balanced complex fertilizers that contain nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. To maintain the balance of these elements, ammophos is an excellent choice, which will provide plants with all the necessary nutrients.

3. Organic fertilizers

   • To improve the soil structure and increase the organic content, you can use humus , compost or chicken manure . Organic fertilizers are applied in the fall or early spring, before the plants begin to actively grow.

4. Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers

   • During the fruiting period, strawberries especially need potassium and phosphorus to form sweet and large berries. Superphosphate or potassium monophosphate will help strengthen the root system and improve the quality of the fruit.

When to fertilize strawberries?

• In spring : It is important to start with nitrogen fertilizers to stimulate foliage growth. As soon as buds appear, you need to switch to complex fertilizers.
• In summer : During flowering and berry formation, strawberries need potassium-phosphorus fertilizers to improve the yield and quality of berries.
• In autumn : After harvesting, it is recommended to apply organic fertilizers, which will slowly decompose in the soil, enriching it with nutrients for the next season.

Additional tips for caring for strawberries

1. Mulching : Using straw or sawdust as a mulch around your shrubs will help retain moisture and prevent weed growth.
2. Regular removal of runners : The runners take away a lot of nutrients that could go to the development of berries. Removing the runners improves fruiting.
3. Watering : Strawberries like regular watering, especially during the fruiting period. Use drip irrigation or watering under the roots to avoid the berries getting wet and prevent rotting.