Why boric acid for the strawberries?
The process of fruiting strawberries affected by many factors: soil, watering, weather, lighting, food... Besides making trio major minerals: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, grower sometimes overlook the importance bora. A deficiency can lead to a fall off the ovaries and maturing only 1-2 small berries on a bush, which first showed abundant harvests.
I'll tell you how to find out about the lack of boron and strawberries and, most importantly, how to fix the situation.
Symptoms of boron deficiency in strawberries:
- leaves curl and / or become clumsy;
- leaves dry up the edges;
- ovary fall;
- strawberries growing small and / or irregular shapes.
In fairness I will say that such defects can be caused by errors and to maintain. But when everything together, no doubt) Every year I sprinkle strawberry beds solution of boric acid for the prevention of at the beginning of flowering. But to make the boron is never too late - so berry plants normally prepare for fruiting next year.
Recipe:
- 2 g of boric acid powder is dissolved in one glass of warm water. It is easier because it is easier to dissolve crystals in the liquid above room temperature. And in the glass - you can control the process.
- Pour into a bucket or funnel 10 liter of warm water.
- Sprayed or shed strawberry rows.
I wish you all a good harvest!