In terms of strawberries (also) there is a time for everything, Jacky Mercier organic market gardener in Frontenay sur Dive (86) reminds us of the difference between the 2 types of plants.
We plant the “early” ones in the fall, they will give strawberries only once at the end of spring and the “remontants” are to be planted there in March, they will give several times from the end of June and until the first frosts. .
Jacky encourages us to bringorganic fertilizer and especially potashbut the soil must be given time to absorb this contribution, approximately one month before planting the strawberries.
Some water ?
Ah yes, it takes a lot!
However, Jacky prefers to use a woven tarpaulin for strawberries that are in place for around 3 years, rather than mulching which could cause the plants to rot in the event of a wet season.
Find the details of his advice by listening to this column.