Strawberries in wheels: cultivation, rules for planting in tires and further care

Growing garden strawberries in wheels is not only convenient, but also beautiful in terms of landscape design. Such a decision will help transform the summer cottage and positively affect the yield.

Also, if the land plot is not too large, cultivating the crop in this way will make it possible to save more free space.

Pros and cons of planting strawberries in wheels

The advantages of this method of growing strawberries are:

• possibility of locating a flower bed on any site - even on asph alt;
• space saving;
• attractive, neat looking flower bed;
• Convenience when caring for crops: no need for plowing the soil, loosening beds and other garden work;
• less susceptible to attack by rodents or insects: thanks to the barrier that the tire creates, it will be difficult for pests to reach the root system of the crop;
• durability: tires do not wear out quickly, they can last for years;
• easier harvesting process as all fruits are on the surface.

The only serious disadvantage of this method of growing strawberries is the poor frost resistance of the crop and insufficient endurance in cold weather.

Required tools and materials

To plant strawberry bushes in flower beds from machine tires, you will need the following tools:

• the right amount of tires of different diameters;
• empty plastic bottle;
• planting material;
• drill with nozzle;
• soil mixture;
• drainage;
• grinder or knife;
• pruning shears.

These items can be found in the arsenal of an experienced summer resident. Therefore, preparing for planting strawberries will not take much time.

Preparatory work

Preparing for planting strawberries involves making a flower bed from a tire. Using a knife or a grinder, cut out the sides of the tires, after which, using garden shears, form triangular cutouts. You need to make them in a circle, and then, according to the same principle, use a drill with a round nozzle for a perforator to make round holes over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe tire. On one wheel they will turn out about 4-6 pieces. After that, perform all these manipulations for the second bus.

To give the flower bed a prettier look, place a wooden plank or shelf under the tire. The stand should be slightly larger than the wheel itself. Next, pour the soil, place a plastic bottle in the center. Her neck is pre-cut off, and small holes are made over the entire area.

Place another tire on top of the resulting structure. Inside, fill the soil up to the edges of the tire - and the preparation is complete, now you can start planting.

Suitable varieties

The following strawberry varieties are suitable for planting in a tire bed:

1. Rimona: A variety of beardless strawberries characterized by good yields and large fruit sizes. The culture bears fruit steadily, gives a rich harvest, is not too demanding to care.
2. Bordurella: A high yielding variety with minimal whiskers. The berries are medium in size, sweet in taste.
3. Frapendula: ampelous strawberry variety growing in 2 tiers. Differs in the ability to bear fruit throughout the summer.
4. Homemade delicacy: another ampelous strawberry variety. An early variety producing medium sized fruits with a sweet and sour taste.

But the most profitable, from the point of view of gardeners, is the Geneva variety. It is characterized by high yields, resistance to phytopathologies and fruiting that occurs twice a summer.

Seating algorithm

For planting strawberries in car tires, you need to choose a sunny place, protected from drafts. In addition, it is important to prepare the soil mixture in advance, ignite it, mix it with fertilizers and hydrogel.

Planting plants is carried out according to this principle:

1. Into each hole made with a punch drill, place 1 strawberry root. This must be done on two tiers of wheels.
2. After picking the seedlings, it is necessary to moisten the soil.

It is recommended to plant strawberries on a cloudy day, so the culture will have time to adapt and get used to daylight.The principle of growing a garden plant in tires is much simpler than picking it into open soil. However, it still requires proper care, without which it will quickly die.

Rules of care

The main requirements for the care of strawberries that grow in tires are as follows:

1. Water. Small watering cans are used for it, with the help of which the plants are moistened in a matter of minutes.
2. Weeding. This is a necessary event, not to be neglected. But since strawberries grow in clusters in tires, there is practically no room for weeds. Therefore, weeding will not take long.
3. Feeding. The limited area of \u200b\u200bthe soil necessitates the regular introduction of fertilizers, without which the strawberries will not be able to grow and bear fruit. It is recommended to apply complex liquid top dressing every week.
4. Frost strawberries growing in the pyramids of car tires, endures very badly, and may even die. Therefore, for the winter it must be tightly covered or insulated with sawdust. And if there is such an opportunity, it is better to transfer the structures to a room where she can spend the winter.

If the plant cannot be moved together with the pyramid to a place protected from the cold, then all plant specimens should be dug up. They are transferred to an open garden bed, buried, after which it is worth compacting the soil and watering abundantly. Shelter should be done only in severe, persistent frosts.

Growing strawberries in car tires is a method that is popular among summer residents. All thanks to saving space on the site and ease of care for seedlings. In addition, such flower beds look very neat, aesthetically pleasing and practical. And if you show design abilities and come up with an interesting decor for tires, having come up with an interesting pattern, you can get a real attraction in your summer cottage.

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