What herbicides to choose for treating strawberries from weeds
Strawberries are a vitamin berry that ripens in early summer. Her plantings are available on every garden plot, since it is not difficult to grow this culture. Weeds reduce the yield, reduce the quality of the berries and disrupt the aesthetics of the beds, so the processing of strawberries from weeds is an important technological operation. In modern conditions, with high requirements for the safety of agricultural chemistry, a herbicide for weed control on strawberries is becoming an indispensable assistant.
Can strawberries be protected from weeds?
A well-thought-out system for growing berry crops, combining mechanical methods of combating weeds and the moderate use of agrochemicals, allows you to reliably get rid of weeds, both in the beds and in the aisles, and on the paths. Mechanical removal of unnecessary vegetation is of paramount importance when establishing a plantation, severe clogging of ridges with plants with a deeply penetrating tap root system, for example, shrimp, quinoa, ragweed.
Important! Before planting strawberries, it is necessary to thoroughly free the area from the roots, apply organic fertilizers, deeply loosen the soil and water, provoking the growth of weeds.
The protective effect from the use of funds in early spring lasts 3-7 weeks. During this period, the formation, ripening, and sometimes harvesting occurs. At this time, it is important not to disturb the root system of the bushes. In addition, weeds from the cabbage family, haze plants and many others can become breeding grounds for diseases and pests of strawberries, for example, rot and strawberry mites.
How to process strawberries?
The range of funds is wide enough. The drugs available in specialized stores do not accumulate in products, biomass and soil when used correctly. Weeds are gradually being replaced by less harmful plants, which are easier to remove manually.
Weed control chemicals
The most complete list of herbicides used on strawberry plantations is represented by the following preparations:
- Roundup;
- Tornado;
- Alaz;
- Default;
- Dominator;
- Fozate;
- Fighter;
- Rap;
- Cosmic;
- Torch;
- Agrokiller;
- Chistogryad;
- Hurricane Forte;
- Lontrel;
- Longan;
- Premier;
- Corrector;
- Lorgnette;
- Bis-300;
- Agron;
- Clippard;
- Choice 300;
- Gazontrel;
- Alpha pyralid.
These drugs inhibit the growth of most dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous weeds.In this case, both the aboveground and underground parts perish.
Note! Herbicides do not kill the embryos in the seeds, so unnecessary plants reappear in the treatment areas after a while, emerging from the seeds.
Folk remedies
Opponents of the use of agrochemicals in personal garden plots are recommended to use folk remedies to suppress the growth of unnecessary vegetation on strawberry plantations. These funds include:
- infusion of celandine;
- infusion of walnut leaves;
- iodine solution;
- potassium permanganate solution;
- bleach solution;
- baking soda solution;
- hydrogen peroxide.
Highly concentrated solutions of substances or herbal infusions are sprayed from a spray bottle onto weeds, preferably not reaching a height of 10-12 centimeters. In this case, young shoots will be burnt, and their growth will seriously slow down. On acidic soils, a lime solution can be used.
How to do chemical weeding correctly?
Ingredients for the correct use of strawberry herbicides include:
- The choice of the drug according to the prevailing type of weeds.
- Compliance with the terms of use of drugs.
- Prevention of exceeding the application limits.
- For summer use, cover the strawberries with foil.
- Compliance with personal safety measures with the use of personal protective equipment.
Important! Strawberries must not be treated with herbicides during budding, flowering, ovary, ripening and berry picking!
In order to choose the right drug for the type of blockage and its rate, you should carefully study the instructions for each agent. Experienced agronomists and specialist consultants of agrochemical manufacturers will also help to understand these issues.
Note! When working with herbicides, personal protective equipment must not be neglected. Wear a protective suit, gloves, respirator and special goggles.
Periods of treatment of beds from weeds
Treatment of plantings from weeds is carried out once per season. This application is environmentally friendly and reduces labor costs for weeding. Plants do not suffer from lack of moisture and nutrients, which are taken away by weeds. The bushes lay many fruit buds for the future harvest, and the overall productivity of the plantation increases.
Treatment of vegetative weeds can be carried out in three terms:
- in early spring, with an average daily air temperature above +5 aboutFROM;
- after harvesting and mowing strawberry leaves;
- early fall (September).
Early spring cultivation, combined with the use of mulching materials in a row (straw, sawdust, pine needles, non-woven materials), can reliably protect the plantation from weeds. When processing rows after harvesting in summer and early autumn, the bushes are covered with plastic wrap.
How do I apply herbicides?
For herbicidal treatment, knapsack sprayers are used. To start work, pressure is created in the chamber. The liquid must be free of suspended matter, otherwise the sprayer may clog. Spraying is carried out at a height of 12-15 centimeters from the surface of the treated leaves, along the row spacing, if the distance between the bushes allows, then in the row.
When working with folk remedies, it is possible to use a spray bottle, eyes, skin and mucous membranes should be protected with personal protective equipment.
Many gardeners are interested in whether it is possible to water the grass from a watering can with herbicide solutions. The answer is yes - yes, it is possible, the consumption of the drug will increase, but the effect will be more pronounced.
How to avoid overdose?
To prepare working solutions, use graduated graduated glassware. For small volumes of substances, take a medical syringe. You can not dilute funds by eye.
How can you maximize the effectiveness of herbicides?
Usually, several types of weeds grow on the beds at once. Since the use of agrochemicals is one-time per season, then maximum processing efficiency should be achieved. For this, it is permissible to prepare solutions of two preparations. Carefully study the instructions and choose for the mixture substances from different chemical groups that act on those plants that cause the greatest harm to the site.
Another acceptable option is to use folk remedies 2-3 weeks after chemical treatment. Plants with more succulent and softer foliage that have emerged from seeds will be easily killed without the use of serious chemicals.
Planting strawberries after treating the soil with herbicides
The establishment of new plantations of strawberries is recommended after herbicide treatment in the fall or early spring. Provocative watering will cause germination of some of the seeds remaining in the ground, the shoots must be removed by hand. It is optimal to plant in a bed covered with a black non-woven material of the highest density. Holes are made in the material crosswise, and sockets are planted in them.
During the growing season, make sure that the mustache grows on top of the material. Watering and feeding is carried out through a drip irrigation system, laid under the agromaterial.
A well-thought-out system of protecting plants from overgrowing with the use of chemicals will help increase yields and reduce labor costs in strawberry beds.
