When and how to transplant strawberries in the summer to a new place

Transplanting strawberries in the summer to a new place should be carried out in compliance with certain recommendations, which will allow the seedlings to quickly adapt and grow. For a successful procedure in the summer, it is also necessary to take into account the characteristics of the climate and varieties. Therefore, before proceeding with a transplant, it is important to study in advance how to do it correctly in order to avoid serious mistakes.

Strawberry transplant should be done every four years

Why transplant strawberries in summer

The peculiarity of this crop is that when it is grown in one place for several years, the yield gradually decreases, and the size of the berries also decreases. Therefore, in order to maintain the productivity of the plant, you need to regularly transfer it to a new place.

During development, the bushes increase in size, and mustaches form, on which young rosettes form and take root. This leads to soil depletion and, as a result, a lack of nutrition for plants. Also, a summer transplant of strawberries is necessary due to the strong thickening of plantings. This leads to insufficient ventilation and can lead to the development of diseases.

Is it possible to transplant strawberries in summer, in June, July and August

Strawberry transplantation in the summer can be carried out after fruiting. But in order for the plants to easily endure this procedure, it should be done in cloudy rainy weather.

It is not recommended to transplant in the summer in the heat, since at elevated temperatures the metabolic processes in the tissues of the plant slow down. And this leads to the fact that the root system will not be able to provide sufficient power to the leaf socket. As a result, the bushes will take root for a long time and painfully or simply dry out.

When strawberries are transplanted in the summer, in what month

The timing of transplanting strawberries in the summer may vary depending on the climatic conditions of each region. But, despite this, June is considered the most inappropriate month for this procedure. Indeed, during this period, most varieties of strawberries still bear fruit, and a violation of the root system can lead to shedding and drying of the ovary.

The optimal time for transplanting strawberries in the summer is the end of August. By this time, not only early and medium varieties, but also late ones will be able to give the harvest. Therefore, transplanting them to a new place stimulates the increased growth of bushes, they will have time to get stronger before the onset of frost.

In the northern regions, you can start transplanting strawberries as early as the end of July, if weather conditions allow. In these areas, frosts begin already at the end of September. Therefore, strawberries must have time not only to adapt, but also to get stronger in a new place. Otherwise, it will freeze in winter.

For transplanting in summer, it is better to use young bushes aged 10-12 months

For transplanting in summer, it is better to use young bushes aged 10-12 months

Ways to transplant strawberries in the summer to another place

Transplanting strawberries in July or August to another place can be done in two ways: with a mustache and dividing the bush. Each of these options has certain features of the procedure.

Rooted mustache

The process of growing mustaches and young seedlings on them consists of several stages. To obtain high-quality planting material, it is necessary in the first year of life of strawberry bushes to select the most healthy ones, which are characterized by abundant fruiting.

For the second season, cut off all the buds of these plants in order to direct forces to the development of the mustache. Then the strongest and most viable shoots should be selected, and the weak ones should be completely removed at the base. After young rosettes of strawberries appear on the mustache, you need to drip their emerging roots into the loose soil.

Throughout the entire growth period, young seedlings should be watered regularly, as well as fertilized with organic matter. This will allow them to grow strong roots and a rosette. Seedlings can be separated from the mother plant when they have four to six leaves.

Transplantation in the summer with a mustache gives almost one hundred percent plant survival

By dividing the bush

It is possible to propagate and transplant strawberries after fruiting in July or August by dividing the bush. For this, well-developed plants without signs of pests and diseases should be used.

Procedure for the procedure:

1. Undermine the bush from all sides in order to less injure its root system.

   

2. Remove the plant by gently shaking the ground.
3. Put a strawberry bush in a wide basin.

   

4. Remove all dried and old leaves that have lost their potential.
5. Collect water in a basin to wash off the remnants of the earth from the roots.
6. In the process of soaking, the bush will begin to divide itself into several parts, so it needs a little help.

   

7. The rest of the strawberry mother liquor should be cut with a sharp knife into pieces so that each has a growing point and well-developed root processes.
8. Then put the seedlings in a solution of Zircon or Epin, which will speed up their adaptation to a new place.

How to transplant strawberries in summer

The procedure for transplanting strawberries in the summer is quite simple. But there are several important nuances that you should pay attention to. Otherwise, errors can negatively affect the further development of seedlings and even lead to a halt in their growth.

You can clearly see how to properly transplant strawberries in August in the video:

Site selection and preparation

Strawberries belong to the category of heat-loving crops. Therefore, for her, you need to choose a sunny area, protected from cold gusts of wind. This culture does not respond well to stagnant moisture, it should be grown on sandy or loamy soil with preliminary sand application at the rate of 10 kg per 1 sq. m.

At least six months before transplanting, the site should be dug up and the roots of perennial weeds carefully removed. After that, it is necessary to remove the top layer of soil with a thickness of 15 cm and throw the earth aside. Then lay chicken manure or compost, add 200 g of wood ash and 30 g of superphosphate for each square. m, and then sprinkle with earth and water. Such a nutrient layer will allow seedlings to fully develop and bear fruit abundantly for two years. At the end of the procedure, the soil surface should be leveled and left in this form until transplantation.

Using the division method, 5-15 seedlings can be obtained from one plant

Selection of planting material

For transplanting in summer, you need to choose well-developed seedlings that have a strong growth point and from four leaves. They must also have at least four roots 12 cm long. If necessary, the shoots should be cut to the desired size. At the same time, seedlings should not show signs of damage by fungal diseases and pests.

When buying planting material, preference should be given to plants with a closed root system, which reduces the likelihood of them drying out. Such bushes for transfer in the summer will be able to quickly adapt to a new place and grow. It is not recommended to buy plants with open roots. Indeed, in the process of sale, they can dry out, which will negatively affect their survival rate during transplantation in the summer. Such seedlings can be used with their own, obtained from the mustache or by dividing the bushes.

Step by step guide

Before transplanting strawberries in the summer, plants with an open root system must be kept in water for two hours, and with a closed one, water abundantly. This helps reduce stress during the procedure.

Instructions on how to transplant strawberries in July or August:

1. Level the soil surface of the prepared area.
2. Make holes up to 20 cm deep at a distance of 30 cm from each other.

   

3. Water generously and wait for the moisture to be completely absorbed.
4. Place the seedling in the center of the hole, without deepening it, gently straighten the roots along the entire length.

   

5. Sprinkle with earth, compact the surface at the base.

   

6. Re-water, mulch plantings with straw.

How to care for strawberries after transplanting

After transplanting in the summer, you need to provide plants with careful care. It consists mainly in regular irrigation with settled water at a temperature of + 20-22 ° C. At the same time, it is also undesirable to pour landings. Therefore, moisturizing must be carried out carefully and use mulch.

In the first year after transplantation, there is no need to fertilize the plants, since all the nutrients were introduced into the soil at the site preparation stage. Young seedlings need warming for the winter. To do this, they must be sprinkled with earth or humus at the base, and then covered with agrofiber. This should be done in late autumn.

Conclusion

Transplanting strawberries in the summer to a new location helps restore the productivity of old plants. But this procedure must be carried out taking into account this period of the year and the stage of development of the bushes. Therefore, it is better not to rush and transplant in the second half of summer after harvesting, which will allow strawberries to adapt faster and grow in a new place.