Growing strawberries using Dutch technology
Some time ago, strawberries in cold seasons could only be dreamed of. This exquisite berry appeared on the tables only among the rich and influential people of the world. But now, strawberries can not only be eaten at any time, but also grown at home, in the garden using special methods. One of the most effective - growing strawberries according to Dutch technology. Thus, a large number of people became owners of a large harvest and strawberries are enough not only for personal consumption, as a delicious gift to family and friends. The culture began to be sold, and at any time of the year, even in winter.
Anyone can learn the Dutch method of growing strawberries and personally engage in the cultivation of sweet and quite salable products.
Dutch Strawberry
Holland is the world's largest supplier of strawberries to international markets. Their technologies have interested everyone who wants to get a high yield, for this we need Dutch strawberry varieties. Remarkably, the technology involves growing strawberries in greenhouses. This means that the crop is planted in closed greenhousesequipped with special and high quality equipment. This method cannot leave any gardener indifferent and everyone who read about it will definitely take up the calculations and grow strawberries with high yields. This will be helped by the very special equipment that will maintain the optimal level of humidity, lighting, temperature regime. Plants will not hurt, rot and create inflorescences in time, bear fruit.
In general, for crop yield all conditions will be created under which good luck awaits the gardener. You need to work a little and have a desire, and strawberries will delight you with their exquisite unique taste, incredible aroma and beautiful appearance.
Experienced amateur gardeners recommend that beginners start with a small amount of seedlings or seeds, and here's why:
- Savings in case of crop failure;
- Gaining valuable experience and skills;
- Knowledge of all the intricacies of growing strawberries using Dutch technology.
The essence of Dutch technology
What is important, the seedlings are thrown away after the harvest, and a new one is bought from agricultural firms. Moreover, the Dutch varieties of strawberries: "Honey", "Pandora", "Marmalade", etc. The most popular variety is "Frigo", the seedling of which lasts up to 9 months, and literally a month after planting bears fruit.
For planting strawberries in the country, the brands "Maria", "Tristar", "Polka", "Darkness", etc. are suitable. The plot on which the seedlings will be planted should be prepared from the beginning of autumn. The soil should be cultivated, dug up, and "fed" with fertilizers. One hundred square meters of land require 20 kilograms of lime, 3 kilograms of potassium chloride, 5 buckets manure and superphosphate... Seedlings should be spaced 30-40 cm apart on ridges 1 meter wide. After the first year, each bush will start up 20 tendrils. By autumn, they should be dug up, cleaned of earth and dry leaves, but in no case washed.
Mandatory rules for planting strawberries using Dutch technology
According to the standard, seedling divided into three subspecies:
- A - the thickness of the root system is 12 mm;
- А + - thickness up to 20 mm;
- A + extra - more than 20 mm.
Accordingly, the yield of A is 15 grams per bush, A + - up to 200 grams, A + extra - up to 500 grams of berries. Some are upset that there are few seedlings with large diameter. However, small bushes are more hardy and steadfastly survive temperature changes, give a small, but stable harvest.
The resulting sockets should be stored at 0- + 2 degrees, preferably in the refrigerator. The day before disembarkation, they are thawed indoors and planted in any type of container, from pots to plastic bags.
How to grow strawberries?
In order not to delve into any disputes, you should immediately dot the question of how to plant strawberries - vertically or horizontally. It all depends on the premises in which the culture will be grown.
Large greenhouses equipped with artificial light and equipment allow the grower to grow the crop vertically. We decided to build a greenhouse in a small room, in a garage or a shed, it is better to buy plastic bags and set the optimal lighting. In addition, most Dutch farmers are gradually abandoning vertical crop placement and resorting to horizontal cultivation. In polyethylene bags, you can easily install drip irrigation, soil temperature without interruptions and optimum humidity is constantly maintained.
Important conditions for growing strawberries
On the Internet, supporters of strawberry cultivation using Dutch technology provide videos on almost every gardener's website. Phased work on equipping greenhouses, planting methods intended for fertilization crops are fully reflected thanks to filming of both professional and amateur sweet berry cultivation.
Growing strawberries using Dutch technologies provides for compliance with the basic principles:
- As much natural light as possible, use artificial light only in extreme cases;
- With drip irrigation, water should not fall on the flowers, only on the ground;
- Plant new seedlings grown in agricultural firms every 1-1.5 months;
- Throw away old bushes after harvest:
- Use specially designed fertilizers;
- Pollinate plants in time using a brush;
- Contain neutral acidity in the soil;
- Equalize the content of carbon dioxide in the air with a candle, which should be lit for a few minutes 1-2 times a week;
- With a vertical arrangement of the culture, holes should be made for seedlings at a distance of 7-8 cm, with horizontal planting in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 20-30 cm.
As you can see, growing strawberries even in our, to put it mildly, not mild climate is not particularly difficult. The main thing is to follow the advice of experienced gardeners who have been getting a big harvest for several years.