Methods and techniques for growing strawberries on the balcony Methods for growing strawberries on the balcony

Whether adults or children, when they see the bright and fragrant strawberries in the supermarket, they can't help but want to eat them. In fact, if you really like eating strawberries, you might as well plant a few at home. They can grow in pots, which is interesting and fun.

Is it good to grow strawberries on the balcony?

It is good to grow strawberries on the balcony . It is a sun-loving plant and cannot do without sunlight during its growth period. The balcony has sufficient sunlight, which can speed up the growth of strawberries. As long as it is well managed, the strawberries will grow well and produce more fruits, and you can eat them at any time.

Steps to grow strawberries on the balcony

1. Variety selection

   When planting strawberries on the balcony, you can choose varieties that are ornamental, have strong continuous fruiting ability, and are early-maturing , such as Fengxiang, Sweet Charlie, and Four-Season Strawberries.

2. Soil selection

   It is best not to use garden soil directly for strawberries. You can mix peat and perlite in equal proportions and add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer. This way, the nutrients will be sufficient. Finally, add carbendazim and mix them together.

3. Planting method

   Buy seedlings with thick stems, well-developed root systems, and no diseases. When planting the seedlings, the seedlings should be arched outwards, the roots should be placed vertically, fill the soil, and then lightly compact it. After planting, water it with an appropriate amount of water and place it in a cool place for 3-5 days to slow down the growth.

Key points for growing strawberries on the balcony

1. Sunlight

   After the strawberry seedlings are planted, you can place them in a cool place. After they start to grow, you need to provide them with sufficient light. If conditions permit , you must ensure that the strawberries have twelve hours of light every day so that they can carry out photosynthesis, which is conducive to flowering and fruiting.

2. Watering

   Strawberries like moisture but have shallow roots. In daily management, they need to be watered frequently with small amounts of water to keep the soil moist. However, watering should be controlled during the flowering period , otherwise pollination will be poor. When watering, water from the bottom of the leaves.

3. Fertilization

   Strawberries also need to be fertilized. Nitrogen fertilizer should be added during the growth period, potassium fertilizer should be added in the later period , some organic fertilizer should be applied every half a month before flowering, and some potassium dihydrogen phosphate can be sprayed after flowering. The amount of fertilizer applied each time should not be too large to avoid fertilizer damage.