Experienced gardeners who grow berries know how to plant strawberries under a black film. Strawberries are very tasty and juicy berries. Many gardeners take off several dozen buckets of this berry over the summer. To get a big harvest, it is recommended to grow strawberries in beds covered with a dark film. What is the strawberry planting technique, advantages and disadvantages of this method?

To get rid of weeds and ensure sufficient water access for strawberries, it is recommended to plant them under moisture-resistant material. It can be a simple black film or roofing material. This procedure is called mulching. With the help of mulching, you can achieve the highest quality soil. The reviews of those gardeners who grew strawberries in a similar way are very good.

There are the following advantages of this growing technology:

• weed protection;
• reduction of water evaporation;
• improvement of soil structure;
• earlier ripening of berries and getting the first harvest;
• no need to water the plants every day.

This method of planting strawberries does not require special knowledge and skills. All work can be organized by your own efforts. There are also some negative sides. These include the possibility of burning leaves due to overheating of the soil and excessive insolation. It is known that black color attracts the sun's rays. This also happens with film material.

Ventilation deteriorates, which leads to an increase in soil temperature. The second disadvantage is the short period of use of the material. The black film needs to be changed every 2-3 years as it breaks. Planting early varieties of strawberries in the presence of frost can lead to the death of plants. Moisture accumulates under the film, which, when the temperature drops, can turn into ice. The resulting condensate can cause the death of all plants.

Preparatory stage of work

To plant strawberries under the film, you need to prepare. You need to do the following:

• purchase a dark film;
• prepare the ground;
• determine a place for planting plants or seeds;
• buy fertilizers and strawberries themselves;
• prepare the land and the necessary tools.

To plant strawberries (strawberries), you need to stock up on black film. It must not let in light. It is better to purchase material in a matte color. It is better that the material is dense, which cannot be said about toilet paper. Instead of a film, agrofibre can be used. The thickness of the material must be more than 0.05 mm. It is very important to properly prepare the site.

Strawberries are best planted in those beds where potatoes, garlic, radishes, dill, and lettuce were previously grown. Immediately before planting seedlings or seeds, it is recommended to plant the ground with oats, mustard or rye. It is not recommended to have strawberry beds with beds on which potatoes will grow. This is not the best neighbor for strawberries.

When growing strawberries under a film, you need to remember that this berry loves the sun and heat, so the area should be well lit. It is better not to place strawberries next to trees and shrubs, as they have a large root system. To enrich the soil with mineral and organic substances, it is necessary to add purchased fertilizers, compost and humus to it in advance, thoroughly mixing the soil. When planting early varieties of strawberries, the soil must be prepared in 2 weeks.

It is best to plant strawberries in the form of seedlings. It can be grown from seeds or purchased at a store (on the market). The best seedlings are those that are in small pots. Plants must be healthy and have at least 3 leaves. Strawberries must be chosen very carefully. The following varieties of this berry are most in demand:

• "ruby pendant";
• "Asia";
• "alba";
• "honey";
• "gigantella";
• "wonderful";
• "festival";
• "zenga";
• "Victoria";
• "mashenka".

Before planting strawberries on a film, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the climate, the ability to regularly water the plants, the resistance of the variety to frost, heat and temperature extremes. An important property of berries is transportability.

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After acquiring black paper (film), it needs to be spread on the bed. It is recommended to do this in the spring, not in the fall. The width of the film (paper) and the beds should be the same. The bed must first be loosened and leveled. Along the perimeter, the edges of the film can be fixed with stakes or covered with earth.

During the planting of strawberries under the film, holes will be required in which the plants will be planted. To do this, garden shears make holes with a diameter of about 15 cm.

Bushes should be located at a distance of at least 25-30 cm from each other.

If there are several beds, then between them you need to make a gap of 80-90 cm wide. Films with ready-made holes are on sale.

In black paper (film), 2 small straight cuts can be made. No need to cut out large circles. It is necessary to close the hole in the film as much as possible. Before planting strawberries under a film, it is necessary to soak them in water, which will facilitate the process of removing an earthen clod from a glass or pot. Do not plant seedlings too deep. Be sure to water all the plants and lightly tamp the ground near each bush.

Strawberries under the film (video)

Rules for the care of strawberries

Strawberry care is of the utmost importance. The presence of pests, hard ground, irregular watering, weeds - all this reduces the yield. When planting strawberries under a film, the plants must be watered manually using a watering can. In subsequent times, it is recommended to use a hose irrigation system. Watering from a watering can is suitable for small beds.

The easiest way is to stretch the hose, making small holes in it through which water will flow. The end of the hose must be closed with a stopper. The hose must be buried in the ground next to the strawberry seedlings. This will ensure constant soil moisture. Often watering is carried out using sprinklers. It is possible to water the plants along the furrows.

Strawberry care is not limited to watering. Be sure to protect plants from pests. It is required to periodically loosen the soil and apply fertilizer to it. If fertilizers were applied before planting strawberries, then the next top dressing is done after a while. For this, superphosphate, ammonium nitrate, biohumus are used. Proper care of strawberries will allow it to absorb mineral and organic substances, become juicy and sweet.

Care in the second year in the spring includes the removal of dried foliage. It is required to leave only green shoots. The soil must be loosened and, if necessary, fertilized. If a sheet of black paper (film) is unusable, it should be replaced. In subsequent years, it is necessary to cut off all strawberry whiskers. Thus, growing strawberries under film requires careful plant care and the efforts of the owners. If you follow all the recommendations, then in the summer you can enjoy juicy, large and sweet berries.

Planting strawberries in covering material (video)

When asked about the advantages of growing strawberries on ridges covered with foil or spunbond, gardeners who have tried this method give a positive answer. The advantages really exist, and they are noticeable even in the first season after planting in this way:

1. Complete absence of weeds. Plants cannot reach the light through the film. Even perennial weeds will be inhibited and grow less aggressively. Those herbs that manage to grow through the holes where the strawberry bushes are planted will be quite easy to remove: incomparably easier than weeding the entire ridge.
2. Penetrating under the covering material, moisture lingers much longer in the soil. Due to this, plantings are less prone to drying out in the absence of rain. And the impossibility of the arrival of the owners to the dacha for irrigation also becomes less dangerous: the need for irrigation is delayed for 7-10 days compared to growing berries in open ground.
3. Another advantage of the method is that the berries do not have contact with the soil. This allows them to remain clean even after heavy rain and prevents the development of gray mold, the spores of which fall on the berries from the ground.
4. Removing the vines on the plantation under the film becomes much easier, because they cannot take root and take root in the soil.

Along with the advantages, gardeners note one drawback with this planting: a drip irrigation system may be required. But the same innovation on the site will significantly save money on paying for water and electricity.

Implementation process

It is very convenient to transfer the strawberry plantation under the film in the fall gradually, over 3-4 years. This will provide an opportunity to draw conclusions about the advantages or disadvantages of using the film and will not interrupt the cycle of natural planting replacement on the site. After all, the specified period is just the time at which it is recommended to grow strawberries in one place without a transplant. You can start replacing your old beds and at the same time try a new way of growing berry bushes. And the next year, replacing another bed, continue or abandon it.

In order to prepare the bed for planting, you need to make rotted manure, compost (1 bucket per 1 m²), wood ash (1 - 1.5 cups per 1 m²) or use complex fertilizer according to the instructions for the preparation. If it is not possible to immediately start planting, then the bed can be watered abundantly and covered with a film. This is true if it is planned to plant strawberries in place of winter garlic or onions, and it is still too hot and dry for planting berries at this time.

It is also important to know that the film for planting strawberries must be selected with a high density (thickness 40 - 50 microns).

Then it will be enough for the entire period of operation of the ridge, and at the next transplant it will be seen whether it is necessary to replace the covering material. When growing strawberries on spunbond or agrofibre, a density of 60 g / m² is quite acceptable. Manufacturers guarantee the service life of a material of this density just for 3 years. The width of both films and non-woven fabrics is 1.6 m and 3.2 m. You can calculate the amount of material you need when purchasing it as follows:

• with a width of 1.6 m, 1 ridge of the desired length is formed, i.e. it is necessary to purchase material on the basis of: the length of the ridge plus 50 - 60 cm in order to cover the ends and fix the material;
• with a width of 3.2 m, the film can be cut into strips of 1.6 m or cover the area with it immediately into 2 ridges; in the 1st case, the length should be 2 times less than the desired length of the ridge, plus a margin for fixing the film.

When using a strip 1.6 m wide, it is necessary to form a ridge of 90 - 100 cm, unfold the material over the soil, fix the end parts. Mounting can be done like this:

• pin the film to the ground with wire pins through squares of thick plastic or linoleum;
• make narrow cracks in the soil with a shovel and tightly clamp the film there with wooden planks;
• wrap the edge of the film around a metal tube or wooden block;
• sprinkle the edges with earth or overlay the ridge with stone or brick.

After fixing the ends of the film, fasten the sidewalls using the width that extends beyond the ridge.

Mark places for planting plants: on the edge of the ridge - the 1st row, at a distance of 25 cm in a checkerboard pattern - the 2nd row. Then you need to leave 40 - 50 cm in the center for easy processing and repeat the 2-row row with an interval of 25 cm and a staggered arrangement of plants. With a material width of 3.2 m and the location of the ridges side by side, it is possible to cut the film sleeve only on one side, unfold the sheet, completely covering 2 ridges and the passage between them. In this case, after marking the 1st ridge, you need to leave 50 - 60 cm for the passage and proceed to mark the 2nd ridge in the same way: 2 double-row lines with an interval of 40 cm between them. (Fig. 1) To prevent damage to the central part of the film or non-woven in the passage, you can lay flat boards, paths made of linoleum or other similar material on top of it, or fill the passage with a thick layer of sawdust or straw.

The bushes should be planted in cross-shaped cuts made at the marked places. At the same time, parts of the film are bent under the canvas, a hole is dug with a scoop, into which a strawberry seedling is placed. Visually, the video shows how to form a ridge and plant strawberries. (video 1)

After planting, it is advisable to water each bush manually in order to provide it with a sufficient amount of moisture immediately after transplantation. A drip irrigation system can be installed a little later if needed.

The use of mulch has become an integral part of modern farming, allowing farmers to get rid of many problems, first of all, from such a laborious and endless process as weeding. Black non-woven covering material is by far one of the most sought after and appropriately used options for many crops, one of the main ones being garden strawberries.

Agrofibre has a significant disadvantage, which must be taken into account where slugs are found. It creates ideal conditions for increasing their population.

The advantage of agrofibre over polyethylene

First of all, you will have to decide whether it will be polyethylene or agrofibre, which is offered in a wide range by specialized stores. It is advisable to use this particular covering material for the following reasons.

• Lets water through. Watering can be carried out directly through it. In the case of polyethylene, a different irrigation system will have to be provided.
• It is possible to apply aqueous solutions of fertilizers directly through the canvas.
• The earth "breathes" because air passes freely through the pores between the fibers.
• The risk of developing fungal pathologies and the formation of rot is reduced, which is especially fraught with the use of plastic film.
• More durable. The term of "life" of agrofibre is usually determined at 3 years, which coincides with the full development cycle of a strawberry bush, after which it requires a transplant. The film will have to be completely changed every year.

Solid black or two tone?

Both options are designed to perform the same tasks. Black and white polypropylene, assembled from two layers, is laid with the white side up, which contributes to a calmer temperature regime in the covered space, while the black side perfectly suppresses weeds. A two-tone canvas is considered to be of higher quality in its properties, but it costs more.

Due to the use of black shelter, it is possible to get the first harvest of berries two weeks earlier than usual!

Site preparation

For landing, a flat, without a slope, plot of land is selected. It is better to make the beds high in order to exclude stagnation of groundwater, melt and rainwater. Further actions are performed in the following order.

At the joints, it is convenient to press the canvas with metal or wooden U-shaped "studs". In the aisles for ease of maintenance and less growth of weeds, it is recommended to lay boards or paving slabs.

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On ready-made beds covered with black mulching material, future holes are marked. To do this, it is convenient to use a long cord stained with chalk.

In the marked places with a sharp knife or scissors, cross-shaped incisions are made about 10 cm long. They should not be too large, otherwise weeds will begin to grow around the strawberry seedling. The optimal distance between the slots is 30 cm.

Strawberry seedlings are planted in the holes made and watered well. The corners of the cuts are tucked inward with a slight recess, crimped. Make sure that the outlets are above the level of the beds.

Watering is carried out directly through the agrofibre, best of all using a rain nozzle to avoid displacement of the covering sheet and uneven distribution of moisture.

Further care

The main agrotechnical measures for this method of cultivation remain the same, however, there are some features that you need to know about.

top dressing

In the first season, fertilizing for strawberries is not necessary if, during planting, the soil was sufficiently enriched with humus and mineral complexes. In the second year, this will need to be done three times.

First dressing- immediately after the snow melts in early spring. For this purpose, an aqueous solution of chicken manure or mullein is suitable. Avoid contact with vegetative parts of plants!

Second- for her it is best to use humus and nitrogen-containing preparations. It is carried out before the strawberries are about to bloom.

Third- complex mineral, after the end of fruiting. This is the time of bud formation for next season's harvest.

Irrigation Features

Growing under mulch requires less frequent watering, once a week will be sufficient. During a severe drought, you can do this more often. In order not to be mistaken, you can calculate the frequency of watering, based on the fact that it should be reduced by a third compared to conventional open plots.

It is desirable to water the beds in the morning (but not later than lunch), so that during the day the material has time to completely dry around the entire perimeter. This will reduce the risk of disease.

It will be difficult to determine how much moisture the bushes need in this case, so it is advisable to have a special watering schedule.

Mustache removal

In the first year of life, all peduncles and whiskers should be cut off, despite the fact that there will be nowhere for them to take root on top of the fiber.

They take away the vitality of the plant, and during this period it needs to develop a viable root system. This will directly determine the success of his first wintering.

Make sure that the mustache does not get under the covering material! Unnoticed layering will take root and take away the strength of the plant.

In addition, in the spring it is required to remove all last year's foliage by cutting it with garden shears. It is not recommended to cut off because of the danger of pulling out the entire bush with a root or damaging the outlet itself.

Shelter reduces the likelihood of attack by harmful insects and infection, but preventive monthly spraying will not be superfluous. From folk remedies to protect strawberries, it is recommended to use an aqueous infusion of dandelion leaves. To do this, 0.5 raw materials are placed in a large bucket with water heated to 40 ° C and kept until it cools completely, and preferably during the day.

Common mistakes

Mistakes when growing strawberries under cover are sometimes costly - not only the loss of the entire crop, but also the seedlings themselves. Therefore, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the most common of them in advance so as not to step on other people's rakes.

• If a low density spunbond is selected, the light will penetrate through it and weeds will grow together, regardless of the cover. Optimum density - 60g/sq.m.
• A poorly crimped edge of the slots allows the mustache to climb under the canvas and take root.
• Slots should be made for planting after the shelter is securely fixed, otherwise later the holes may not coincide with the growth site of the seedling and put pressure on it, exposing completely unnecessary places.
• In order to save material, the beds are often made too wide, which makes maintenance difficult. Two rows on each covered strip will be the best solution ( Read

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Advantages of growing on agrofibre

Build markings in the selected area and dig up the soil under the beds, removing weeds and their roots, perennial weeds are detrimental to strawberries. What size plantation you will have is up to you, it depends on the size of the entire garden plot, but also on the standard sizes of agrofibre, which for the most part has a width of 1.5 meters and has stripes.​

The appearance of ants, bears, cockchafers and other pests, the fight against which greatly complicates the care, is significantly reduced. Often, after listening to laudatory songs dedicated to spandbond :), gardeners are in a hurry to abandon the usual film and are very quickly disappointed in the results. But each material has its secrets. If you know the secret, you will always be with the harvest! Agrofibre (spunbond) is used for different purposes:

Material selection

do not form toxic compounds in the natural environment

The marked area is dug quite deep, removing all weed roots. Then the ground is carefully leveled with a rake and agrofibre is laid. Temporarily it is reinforced with stones. With the help of wire, special studs are made so that they go into the ground to a depth of about 30 cm and are located at a distance of 50 cm from each other.

Arrangement of beds and paths

Strawberries are easy to pick if they grow on a pergola. But this option leads to its freezing, and if you build a pyramid-bed, then ants will appear on it very soon.

Soil preparation

After planting all the bushes, strawberries need to be watered. In the future, it is best to water with a hose with a special nozzle to irrigate the strawberries. When watering in this way, moisture is perfectly preserved under agrofibre.

Now you can proceed to a detailed description of planting strawberries.

Creating tracks

​According to the recommendations of the manufacturers, in order to avoid rapid wear, it is impossible to walk on it. To do this, use special covering paths, or fill the aisles with straw or sawdust. At the same time, sawdust retains moisture better and longer than straw. When wet, they become heavier and thereby additionally press the fiber to the ground, preventing it from rising from the wind. In addition, if necessary, they can pin a mustache on them, which form roots very quickly in such conditions.In recent years, progressive methods of cultivating strawberries in garden plots have greatly facilitated the work of gardeners and made it possible to obtain a maximum and stable yield. These include the cultivation of strawberries on agrofiber - a method that is rapidly gaining popularity among professionals and amateurs, due to its economy and high efficiency.​

Therefore, more often, the beds are made in a square or rectangular shape, one of which is equal to the width of the agricultural fabric. After you decide on the size of the plantation, you need to dig up the soil and immediately loosen it with a rake until the earth is dry. Next, the agrofibre is spread, having previously measured it in proportion to the size of the created beds.

Landing

Under agrofibre, strawberries take root more easily in new soil, a full-fledged root system develops

For growing the earliest seedlings and the first greenery, it is still better to use a film. On cool days, it better retains heat and condensation, which are just what plants need to start. But when the real heat comes, you can safely replace the film with agrofiber in order to create the most comfortable conditions for the plants. You can use the nonwoven right away if you plan to plant at a later time.​

strawberry care

Frost, hail, wind protection

Thanks to such unique properties, as well as comparative cheapness, spunbond is widely used in medicine, construction, light industry, agriculture, etc.

Video "Planting and growing strawberries under agrofibre"

After fixing the film with hairpins, marks are made on it with chalk where it is planned to plant strawberry bushes. Using scissors or a knife, cross-shaped incisions are made and the corners of the film are folded inward. Strawberry bushes are planted in the holes and watered.

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Planting strawberries on agrofibre

Trying to avoid such undesirable effects, many gardeners are considering what a planting of strawberries in a photo might look like.

Planting strawberries on agrofibre is completed. You need to take care of such a bed as you would an ordinary one. But the process itself will become much easier, thanks to the agrofibre, and there will be more yield. There are no weeds, “whiskers” practically do not grow, no harmful inhabitants of vegetable gardens live on strawberries. The picking of berries will become much more pleasant - the berries are clearly visible and they can be served immediately.​

The first stage - the arrangement of the beds

The choice of agrofibre

To calculate the approximate length of the path, you need to sit down between the bushes and stretch your arms forward. The distance from hands to feet, multiplied by two, is the most optimal between adjacent tracks. If joints are formed on the beds during laying, paths should definitely be laid in their place so as not to spoil the fiber.

The biggest advantage of planting strawberries on agrofibre is a significant reduction in time and effort for caring for the beds. There is no need for exhausting constant weeding, loosening the soil, frequent watering during the hot period. On strawberry plantations under agrofibre, it is much easier to remove growing mustaches, since they do not grow with a carpet and do not take root. Such mulching material allows you to always pick clean berries and minimize damage to plants by gray rot. It will also save the site from pests such as slugs, a bear, a May beetle, a flower weevil, the fight against which can be protracted or permanent.

Arrangement of the beds

It is necessary to lay agrofibre with a remainder so that one segment is covered by another by at least 15 cm. Then they are fastened together and fixed to the ground.

1. easier to clear the mustache paths - which will facilitate harvesting
2. It should also be taken into account that agrotextiles come in different densities - from 15 to 120 g/m2. Depending on the density, the material has a different purpose:
3. Shading the beds in the hot summer period
4. It is quite obvious that covering material for vegetable crops must be particularly resistant to various atmospheric phenomena - rain, wind, hail and scorching sunlight. Therefore, in the manufacture of agrofibre, special UV stabilizers are used. Such a nonwoven material can last for 2-3 years in open areas or 3-4 years in the shade.​
5. Garden care is quite simple. Agrofibre does not allow weeds to grow, so there is no need for weeding. Strawberries are watered only in dry weather, and only 2 times a week. Strawberries are fertilized, mainly 2 times a year: at the beginning of the growing season with nitrogen-containing fertilizer, and after harvesting - with potassium-phosphorus (fertilizer "Berry" is well suited). In autumn, it is desirable to remove the mustache and part of the foliage, thereby preventing them from sucking out nutrients from the soil.

planting strawberries

The most common ways to grow strawberries are planting them through a mulch film and agrofibre. Both methods help to collect clean berries, because they do not ripen on the ground, but on the material.

1. After all, agrofibre helps protect the berries from the ground layer, which is especially important in the rainy season. And next year, you don’t have to worry about strawberries - a bed under agrofibre will easily survive frosts in winter.
2. First you need to determine the place where you want to grow strawberries. The place should be sunny and high. Strawberries are very sensitive to excessive watering, heavy rains and groundwater. You should also choose flat places with a minimum slope.​
3. Planting strawberries on agrofibre is carried out using a two-line method, with a distance between rows of 60-65 cm, between rows - 45-50 cm, between bushes - 25-30 cm. This is the most optimal scheme for planting using fiber. A cross-shaped hole measuring 5 by 5 cm is made along the intended rail for each outlet, placing the corners outward.
4. Under the agrofibre for strawberries, moisture evaporates much more slowly, therefore, the plantation will have to be watered less often even in summer.

After laying, the edges of the material are fixed, this can be done with studs, metal staples made of thick wire. The wire is cut into several pieces about 80 cm long and bent in half. It turns out a hairpin, with which the fiber is fixed to the ground, to a depth of at least 20 cm, to protect the shelter during strong gusts of wind.

The berries are always clean, not splashed with mud after rains, which also has a positive effect on the development of strawberries and the ripening of berries.

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What will help planting strawberries in the photo

Proper storage of agrofibre will extend its life by several seasons. After harvesting, the covering material must be cleaned of debris, washed and dried. It is better to store in a dry dark place.

Problems in growing strawberries

Protection from birds and harmful insects

Many gardeners have already appreciated the excellent properties of agrofibre. Compared with polyethylene film, this material has several advantages:​

• On the net you can find a wide variety of ways to plant strawberries with step-by-step photos that clearly show how to plant strawberries not only in intricate ways to increase yields and collect clean berries, but also simply show how to plant strawberries in the usual way so that they grow and develop well , as well as how to properly grow strawberry seedlings and plant them so that they give a good harvest in the very first year after planting.
• Each method has its advantages and disadvantages:
• Many of us associate strawberries with the beginning of summer, because it is with the advent of real and constant heat that ripe and fragrant strawberries appear on our tables. Many amateur gardeners without fail grow this berry in their backyards.
• Having outlined the beds, we proceed to digging and loosening the soil. When digging, it is necessary to remove roots, weeds and other built-up objects. The soil should be fertilized as best as possible. Humus, wood ash and other mineral fertilizers are perfect for this. Which sellers of garden shops will tell you exactly. The soil needs to be well leveled, because for 3 years you will definitely not dig it up.

If seedlings with closed roots in an earthen cup are used, then dig a deeper hole with a small scoop. If ordinary seedlings are planted, then the roots are cut to 7-9 cm, and the holes are no longer so deep. A bush is placed in the incised hole and the corners of the fiber are wrapped inward. The rosette of leaves should be at ground level. After full planting, the beds are watered abundantly. Re-watering is carried out after 2-3 days, and then drip irrigation is used every 3-4 days in the evening.

Since it dries quickly, the berries also dry out and do not lie in the mud, this prevents them from rotting in a long, rainy summer.

The most common ways to grow strawberries

Before planning the location of the beds, do not miss such an important point as the formation of paths between the beds. Count on the fact that it will be convenient to move along them, process seedlings and harvest. In those places where the joints of the agrofibre are located, it is best to organize a path or several paths obliquely if the beds are rectangular in shape.

Lightweight material does not crush plantings. Does not rot, does not corrode, does not allow fungal diseases and various microorganisms to multiply. It perfectly passes moisture and air, while it does not get wet and maintains a favorable climate for plants. It does not emit any harmful substances into the environment, even with strong heating in direct sunlight.​

An important condition for growing healthy strawberries (or, as it is correct, garden strawberries) is well-heated soil.

Soil mulching (black agrofibre)

• 1. Very light.​
• Agrofibre (spunbond, lutrasil) appeared on our market a little over 10 years ago. Every year it can be seen more and more often on personal plots, but, nevertheless, ordinary polyethylene film remains out of competition. So what is better - spandbond or film? Or is both good?
• - growing strawberries on film. The film is easy to use and captivates with cheapness. However, its use has several disadvantages:
• Growing and caring for strawberries requires certain skills, without which you can face a number of problems.

We lay the agrofibre on the cultivated bed in accordance with its shape. Agrofibre must be overlapped. It is best that the overlap is about 20 cm.

Growing strawberries on agrofibre

Caring for strawberries under agrofibre is practically the same as growing plants in open ground. Since the soil was well enriched before planting, the plantation is not fed in the first 1-2 years after planting. In the future, organic fertilizers in the form of mullein, chicken manure or humus and nitrogen-containing fertilizers are applied three times per season. The first top dressing is carried out before the start of the growing season in early spring, the second - before flowering, the third - after fruiting, when the flower buds of the crop for the next year are laid.

In addition, agrofibre allows you to reduce the ripening period of berries by more than 6-8 days. And strawberries planted in early spring under agrofibre take root better and faster and give a greater yield, in comparison with uncovered beds. Among other things, agrofibre is a very economical and practical material. You can easily buy it in garden shops or hypermarkets.

For planting a cuban under agrofibre in the spring, choose young, healthy seedlings. If in the fall, then choose seedlings that have grown from the mustache of the current year. Next year, in the spring, flowers will appear on these bushes.

You can buy agrofibre at any garden store. It comes in different densities and colors. To cover plants in a summer cottage, it is recommended to use black spunbond, intended for mulching.​

Therefore, in those areas where cold weather persists in the spring and there is a threat of short-term frosts, gardeners use a dark film or plant strawberries in the spring under agrofiber.

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The black spandbond not only protects the beds from clogging, but also contributes to the rapid heating of the soil. Fruits and berries on such a bed always remain clean, regardless of the weather. For the winter, the mulching agrofibre can be left on and used for several years in the same place (for example, in a plot with strawberries).​

For a film shelter, it is imperative to build a frame, while spandbond can be spread directly on the soil or on top of the plants. At the edges, the covering material is sprinkled with a layer of soil or reinforced with pegs.

• Agrofibre is just one of the varieties of non-woven synthetic materials produced using the spunbond technology. The following properties are typical for this group of materials:

• The film does not allow air to pass through, which leads to overheating of the soil;

• These include:

• Along the contour of the bed, we press the agrofibre to the ground. Any stones, bricks and other heavy objects that you have on hand will do to start.​

• Watering is carried out in 5-6 days, since agrofibre delays the evaporation of moisture by 25-35%. Irrigate both with a hose and sprinklers, depending on the possibilities. In both cases, the fiber does not prevent the soil from being saturated with water.

• As a ground cover material, dark film, spunbond or agrofibre are most often used. But it is agrofibre for strawberries that suits better than others. It does not depress the plant during the heat period, when even with drip irrigation under other mulching material, the soil does not breathe, overheats, as a result of which the roots begin to rot and rot, the bushes get sick and die. It does not crack, turning into tatters in the fall; with proper care, it can last more than one season.

Having placed the fabric material on the surface of the earth, you need to mark where you will plant the seedlings. To do this, make even marks with chalk on top of the fiber. Next, with a sharp knife or scissors, make a cut in the marked places with a cross, a couple of centimeters wider than the earthen clod of seedlings.

When buying agrofibre, pay attention to its density, the denser the material, the longer it will last. For strawberries, the most optimal density of the material is 60 g / m2, it can be used for about 3 years. Since it is not recommended to grow strawberries in one place for more than 3-4 years, this density will be the most optimal.

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Agrofibre or agrotextile or spunbond is a covering material used not only in industrial agriculture, but also in amateur gardens and orchards.

Accelerating the ripening process of fruits and vegetables

2. Allows you to reduce the number of waterings, save time and money, and minimize the use of chemicals.​

do not rot

Wears out quickly - often it is enough for only one season;

A lot of constantly growing "whiskers" that cover all the free space;

Now the agrofibre needs to be fixed with a wire to the ground. The wire must be cut into pieces 70 cm long, and each piece bent in half. It will turn out a hairpin, with which we will pin the agrofibre to the ground. The bed is ready.

​This video describes how bushes are planted under the fiber.​

Options for using agrofibre

Agrofibre for strawberries comes in various densities. As a rule, it is preferable to buy material with a density of at least 60-70 g / sq m, since its service life is 3-4 years, just such a period the plantation will bear fruit well without transplanting. Depending on the planned width of the beds, a roll of material that is suitable in width is also selected. For strawberries, it is preferable to take dark agrofibre, rather than light, it retains moisture better.

• Bend the formed edges of the fabric outward, a hole measuring 12 by 12 or 15 by 15 cm should form. After that, strawberry seedlings are planted. When planting, the roots should be located vertically, and the growth point of the plant ("heart") was parallel to the ground (when placed deeper, the seedlings will rot, dry or freeze when planted high), then the edges of the agrofiber are wrapped inside.

• Strawberries are planted under agrofibre mainly in spring, young bushes are planted in prepared beds, the desired harvest will appear next year.

• Agrofibre - actively retains heat in the soil, even if the air temperature remains low for a long time. In addition, the use of this material greatly simplifies the care of strawberries and you will get rid of the constant weeding of the site.

• Very often, spunbond shelters are used to obtain an early harvest of strawberries, using both white agrofibre and black mulching material.

3. Freely passes sunlight, moisture and air.​

• Absorb little, but pass water well

You can use it for no more than two months, otherwise the strawberries do not receive the necessary nutrition;

weed growth;

• The second stage - planting strawberries on agrofibre

It takes a lot of effort and experience to grow good strawberries. Strawberries need careful care: watering, removal of strawberry whiskers, shelf, loosening, pest control, soil mineralization, etc.

How to avoid mistakes when using agrofibre

Often, strawberries under agrofibre are grown on high ridge beds, which are formed using a cultivator or special equipment. However, with relatively small planting volumes, it is more cost-effective to form beds on a flat surface. Since the covering material is cut into strips to cover the ridges, the remaining trimmings have nowhere to fit because of their size, that is, the material is not used practically. In the summer heat, the soil on the ramparts dries out faster, while in winter it freezes more strongly and faster. And when the time is right for replanting bushes, the vacated area for planting other crops will have to be carefully leveled.

After planting strawberries, at least 0.5 liters must be poured into each well. water from a watering can. 3-4 weeks after planting, check each bush, pay attention to the center ("heart"). The soil in which the planting was carried out is loose and wet, strawberry seedlings have not yet taken root, so it is often pulled into the ground after watering and rains.

The first step is to choose a place for the location of the strawberries. Remember that this berry culture is very sun-loving, so choose a flat surface without hills located to the southwest. Try not to place in places where there is constant shade or large buildings. But at the same time, the place must be protected from the winds, this is important for the winter period. Strawberries need dense snow cover in winter, constant winds can blow snow away and garden strawberries will simply freeze and die.

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Good results are obtained by using agrofibre when growing early potatoes. The use of covering material allows you to start planting tubers 15-20 days earlier than usual. A potato bed is covered with agrofiber immediately after planting. Under such shelter, the soil temperature is always several degrees higher than in open ground. At the same time, the covering material not only protects the seedlings from small frosts, but also helps protect them from the Colorado potato beetle. And this is already a big plus in favor of the environmental friendliness of the crop!

4. High-quality marketable products or seedlings can be obtained 1-2 weeks earlier.​

have good breathability

Condensation forms under the film, which turns into ice during frosts, so the film needs to be insulated. It can be covered with straw, sawdust or wood chips. But autumn winds and rains can damage them. In addition, such a coating can rot, which leads to the development of fungal diseases.

The presence of slugs that spoil not only the strawberry crop, but also the bushes themselves;

• Let's outline the location of each bush in the garden. Remember, each bush must be reached without any extra effort. Therefore, leave a distance between them so that you can walk or stand on the bed. It is best to make a path from paving slabs, for example, or ordinary boards. Otherwise, agrofibre will quickly lose its functionality.​
• All gardeners want to harvest a large crop, while spending a minimum of effort and financial resources. In ordinary soil, weeds grow with incredible force. A dacha neighbor advised me to plant strawberries on agrofibre. Thanks to agrofibre, I realized that in order to grow good strawberries, you do not need to spend a lot of effort.​
• Before covering the soil with agrofibre for strawberries, additional work is carried out. In the selected area, the earth is deeply dug up, while removing the rhizomes of perennial weeds and other debris. Then at least 1-1.5 buckets of humus, 1.5-2 cups of wood ash, potash and nitrogen fertilizers, 150-180 g per sq. M. are added. After that, the site is re-digged up and leveled with a rake.
• Correct the level of the “heart” by pulling the plant a little by the stem or pry the soil from the bottom up with a spatula. Take the earth in a circle. If the "heart" is contaminated with earth, clean it with a soft material or a brush.​
• The beds that have not been prepared since the fall, in the spring it is necessary to dig with a shovel, break up the lumps, remove the roots of dandelions, wheatgrass, etc. It will be easier for those who covered the beds with a thick layer of mulch before winter: under it, the soil remains loose and clean.
• no growth of weeds and mustaches
• Shelter of bushes and trees for the winter

Watering seedlings and vegetables can be carried out directly through the agrofibre without opening the shelter. Plants do not need ventilation, receive sufficient sunlight and are protected from sunburn. Under such a shelter, a very favorable microclimate is created.

Garden strawberries, also known as strawberries, are one of the most favorite berries for summer residents. Almost all gardeners grow strawberries on their plots. All kinds of blanks are made from it: jam, strawberries, grated with sugar. And also the berry has healing properties. Every summer resident knows that growing strawberries is not easy. You have to put in a lot of work. This is watering, and cutting the antennae, and weeding. But there is one way especially not to bother yourself, not to stand almost every day, hunched over the garden. This is the cultivation of strawberries under a special black covering material.

Cons of growing strawberries without shelter

Recall that planting strawberries is not easy. Gardeners constantly face some difficulties when planting berries. The first difficulty is weeds. These harmful plants not only take away nutrients from plants, but also take moisture from planted sprouts, thereby preventing them from growing. The second difficulty is the mustache. These are long shoots of strawberries that allow the bushes to multiply. Sometimes there are so many of them that summer residents do not have time to keep track of the growth of berries. Because of this, the berries are small and completely tasteless. Today, there are new varieties of berries without whiskers. But not every gardener may like their taste.

Harmful insects that interfere with the full growth of strawberry bushes are one of the biggest problems for gardeners. Most of the damage to plants is caused by slugs. These creatures are capable of destroying almost the entire crop of garden strawberries. They eat leaves and berries. Even the largest leaves.

It is not recommended to fight slugs with chemicals. Chemicals, once in the soil, can seriously poison the berries. Strawberries, when ripe, will accumulate harmful substances. Therefore, it cannot be eaten. The material will help to cope when planting bushes and with such difficulties.

Advantages of black material

Black material has a lot of useful features for the strawberry harvest:

1. The material prevents the abundant growth of weeds. Weeds, like any other plant, need sunlight. However, the covering film is not afraid of the sun's rays. Due to this advantage, weeds under the material cannot grow abundantly. The only place where the weed has the opportunity to grow is the cut out places on the film specially prepared for planting bushes. For the amateur gardener, this drawback will seem very insignificant.
2. The soil under the film always remains slightly moist. Gardeners do not have to worry about watering strawberries frequently. Moisture under the black special material does not dry immediately. She will be delayed. This process is very convenient on the hottest days.
3. The taste quality of berries increases. Since the berries on the strawberry bushes do not touch the ground, they do not rot and do not get sick. They are not afraid of various pests and always remain very clean. In this case, the berries become larger. This means that a large crop can be harvested from one bush.
4. The last feature of the covering material for planting strawberry bushes is a convenient strawberry whisker removal. They will not be able to take root, as they will lie on the surface of the film. This will provide control over their growth. It will be much more convenient to remove the mustache than to do it in the open field.

Lack of film

Covering material is good for everyone because of its advantages. But he has one small minus. Just one: Strawberries are very difficult to water through the planting slot. Especially if strawberries are planted on a large area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe plot. But you can get out of this situation with the help of special watering.

drip irrigation system

Using a drip irrigation system in your garden is very beneficial. It is natural that the system will not be exactly cheap, but due to the merits of the irrigation system, all costs will be reimbursed at double the rate. And that's why:

• energy savings with drip irrigation is significantly reduced;
• due to the exclusion of water evaporation, it is saved: by about 50%.

And this is not a complete list of all the advantages of drip irrigation. Thanks to them, the harvest is greatly increased. Combining the new method of watering and planting strawberries under a special black film is sure to give excellent results.

Planting dates for strawberries

If we talk about the timing of planting strawberries, then it must be said that seedlings can be planted both in summer and in autumn. But if you take into account the black covering material when planting, then the best time of the year is autumn. It was at this time that all activities for planting strawberries can be performed within one and a half or two months. With a strong employment of the summer resident, such a stretch in time helps a lot.

In spring, gardeners have much less planting material than in autumn. Another advantage of planting strawberries in the fall is the following fact: having planted seedlings in the spring, the crop can be harvested only after a year. And in the fall, the harvest period is much shorter. The selection of the season itself depends on the gardener himself. From his skills and preferences. The most important thing is to choose healthy seedlings.

Healthy seedlings are the key to a good harvest

Before planting new strawberry seedlings, it is necessary to attach great importance to some of their features under a dark covering material. The first feature of planting is that the bed is not formed for one year. The life expectancy of the beds should be three or four years. Actually, it is for such a period that it is recommended to plant strawberries in one place.

The second principle of planting is the choice of seedlings. Young sprouts are best suited for planting. Their fruiting will begin in the first year of planting. Gradually, year after year, the yield will increase. The choice of berry variety also depends on the preferences of the gardener.

It is not necessary to choose different varieties of berries. The whole choice depends on the desire of the gardener. However, when buying a certain variety of seedlings, it is necessary to carefully look not only at the age of the sprouts. Appearance also plays a big role when choosing. Seedlings should be without damage and any symptoms of disease, with well-developed roots. This also applies to young seedlings. Then you can choose, relying only on your taste.

What you need for boarding

Planting strawberries during spring or autumn is a common thing. The most important thing in this business is a good right tool and the material itself. Black covering material can also be called mulching fabric or agrofibre. There are many names for this fabric. This is Agrotex or, for example, Spunbond. You can find mulching black fabric in any city. They are sold in special stores and have a varied assortment. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the lack of tissue.

From the tools you will need scissors to make holes in the fabric for strawberry seedlings. You can use a simple sharp knife. To fix the material, a thick wire will help. To avoid blowing away the material by the wind, heavy cobblestones can be placed around the edges. If there are none, then you can replace them with something similar. To carry out work on organizing the beds, you will need only one garden tool - a shovel.

Place for a future garden

Having found the right place for digging beds for strawberries, we can assume that the harvest is guaranteed. Heat and sunshine are strawberries' best friends. Under the sun, the berries do not rot, ripen well. Why we can conclude that the bed should be dug on the sunny side of the garden. Strawberries are not at all afraid of drafts or wind. Therefore, they will not interfere with its growth and give a good harvest. The sun is the main friend and helper of strawberries.

The soil and its quality also play a huge role in the organization of planting. In the event that the quality is low, this trouble can be corrected. Mineral fertilizers or organic fertilizers will help here. It is recommended to mark the bed taking into account the length of the fiber. Its size should be one and a half or two meters.

Soil preparation

It is necessary to prepare the soil for the garden bed in the most careful way. You need to start by digging it. If there is a lack of nutrients in the soil, then it must be “cured”. Organic fertilizers are poured onto one square meter of land: manure - one bucket, and if it is not there, then wood ash - one and a half glasses will do. This procedure must be done before digging the beds.

Compost and wood ash can be replaced with other fertilizers, such as mineral fertilizers. They must be applied strictly according to the instructions. When all preparations are completed, the beds are made. For strawberries to grow well, you need to create earthen hills. Only then can you properly spread the mulching black fabric, that is, the covering material.