Strawberries are the most frequently planted shrubs in gardens and allotments. They do not require much space.The fruits are even more enjoyable because they are often the first crops harvested from the garden.The shrubs are not difficult to manage and grow well in almost all conditions. However, due to their small size, they are very sensitive to weeds.
The presence of weeds reduces the yield and small size of the fruit. If we grow strawberries in fertile soil, it is necessary to weed them several times a year.It is troublesome and we do not always make it on time, so weeds draw water and minerals from the soil In small areas it is not recommended to use herbicides which can easily damage the bushes. So what is left is manual hoeing or the use of bedding.
The most effective way to get rid of nuisance weed infestation on strawberry beds is to use inorganic bedding. Among the various materials available, black agrotextile is perfect for this purpose.It is resistant to weather conditions, durable, lets water from rainfall and from a garden hose.It is also much better than polyethylene foil and, unlike it, it is air-permeable, which allows the soil to breathe freely.
However, its greatest advantage is almost complete protection of strawberries against weeds. The black color and thickness mean that no weed can overgrow such material.It is also worth mentioning the protection of the fruit against dirt. When using agrotextile, it becomes unnecessary to lay straw under the bushes.
Regeneration of the substrate for strawberries
Improving the he alth of the fruit is also important. Ripening fruits do not lie directly on moist soil, which makes them less affected by fungal diseases.
