How to slow down the growth of strawberry seedlings in balcony pots

Seedling treatment

It is actually better to process the strawberry seedlings you just bought before planting them. In fact, there are only two things you need to do at this time, one is spraying water, and the other is cutting the leaves.

First of all, the strawberry seedlings you bought may wilt due to water loss, so you can spray them with water at this time. Spray them several times, not too much each time, until the plants are fully upright.

The second thing is to tidy up the leaves, remove the broken leaves of the strawberry, keep the leaf heart and a few intact leaves, and then you can plant them.

How to slow down the seedlings

Generally, the processed strawberry seedlings need to be planted in time, placed upright in the container with the roots at the bottom and the leaves at the top, and then covered with some plain sand. At this time, the strawberry seedlings need to go through a process of acclimatization. In the first few days, you need to spray water on the strawberry plants every day and keep them in the shade. After a few days, slowly place them in a sunny place. Once the roots of the strawberries begin to sprout, they can be transplanted.

Precautions for slowing down seedlings

When acclimatizing strawberries, you must first keep their leaves upright, but do not allow too much water at the roots to prevent root rot. Clean up rotten roots and leaves in a timely manner. Secondly, after transplanting, be sure to provide as much shade as possible until it starts to grow. The last step is the maintenance and management after the plant takes root. Water to keep the soil moist, but don’t water too much. Wait until the plant takes root before applying fertilizer. It is better to apply fertilizer thinly and frequently. Pay attention to the balance of elements and don’t apply fertilizer too much.