How to shelter strawberries for the winter in order to preserve the health and fertility of the bushes — Miscellaneous
This method will protect the bushes from the winter cold, preserve moisture, structure and heat of the soil.
We tell, referring to the resource material “Gordon's Boulevard”, how to mulch a plot with strawberries to protect the bushes and prepare them for the next season.
How to cover strawberries for the winter to preserve the health and fertility of the bushes
Strawberry bushes will not be affected by the cold and will produce a rich harvest next season if they are covered with mulch. In this way, you will retain heat in the soil and be able to protect the roots of the bushes from sudden temperature changes. Also, with the help of mulching, you can maintain proper soil moisture, avoid the growth of weeds, and improve the structure of the soil many times over. Thus, you will create the best conditions for the growth and fruiting of strawberries.
Experienced owners usually cover the plot with strawberries…
