‘Helpful Information on Production of Strawberries 
SOIL REQUIREMENTS 
Strawberries are one of the easiest of the fruits to 
grow and there is but one secret method which will 
assure success. It is simply good land, good cultiva- 
tion, good plants, and good management. Any aver- 
age garden soil can be expected to produce a gatis- Teo Dee 
factory crop of both plants and fruit. However, the Just Right 
ideal soil for strawberries is a fertile, deep, well 
drained sandy loam. All soils are made more suitable TooShellow [fp 
by adding organic matter, either in the form of Po fe 
manure or green manure crops. Organic matter add- a oe, 
ed to the soil inceases the water holding ability, and fe 
moisture is very essential for maximum results. In | a 
regions where late frosts are frequent, much care a 48 
should be taken in selection of a site for the straw- | a. 
berries. A southern slope, being warmer will make 
for an early growth in the spring and will give early 
berries, but at the same time it would be more sub- 
ject to frost damage. In sections where frosts are 
not usually a serious handicap many fields of low 
elevation are good locations for strawberry plants. 















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PREPARATION OF SOILS 
It is very important that the soil be properly prepared. The land should be fall 
plowed, or as early in spring as possible. If some cover crop has been grown, the 
soil will work better if ground is disked before plowing. Next the ground can be 
given a thorough harrowing so that a firm planting bed is formed. 
TYPES OF FERTILIZERS 
As for types of fertilizers for the plants, no kind is better than well rotted 
stable manure or similar manures. Commercial fertilizers give good. results and 
are used by practically all the larger growers. The grower should take great care 
in applying the fertilizer so as to avoid possible damage to the plants. It should be 
plowed into the ground thoroughly and allowed to remain in that manner at least a 
week before setting the plants. Certain types of fertilizer will prove very injurious 
-to the plants if not put on with skill. Mixtures containing Nitrate of Soda, Sul- 
phate of Ammonia or Potash Salts will injure the plants if allowed to come into 
contact with the roots. Any good commercial fertilizer can be expected to increase 
the yield, but it is unwise to use more than 700 pounds per acre. 
TIME TO SET PLANTS 
~ The best time to set strawberries in the spring is as early as you can prepare 
your soil. If they can be set while dormant, success is almost certain. All the ma- 
jor part of loss in setting strawberry plants is due to setting them after growth 
has become too far advanced. 
