This should not be done with strawberries in spring: most make a mistake and are left without berries
Experts advise not to mulch strawberries until early May, especially if you are going to use organic materials, such as straw. This can significantly slow down the process of warming the soil, which will worsen plant nutrition and reduce yields. Remember that mulch always prevents the soil from warming up. This was reported by SSPDaily.
Of course, gardeners say, it all depends on the region. For example, in the southern regions, you can mulch earlier. Especially if the soil has already warmed up well.
Experts also say that it is not necessary to add organic matter, such as peat and humus, in the spring. This can only be done when the soil has fully warmed up to 15-20 degrees. It is believed that such fertilizers impede the decomposition of organic matter, and therefore plant nutrition is affected.
Finally, no mineral fertilizers should be applied until the soil is completely warmed up. During this period, they can still be poorly absorbed by the plant, which will cause problems in the future. It is better to postpone fertilizing the beds until early May when you are already sure that the soil has warmed up well.
