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March 25, 2019Q.Calcium deficiency in strawberries
I am growing strawberries in a greenhouse in Melbourne, Australia. The plants are in a watercapillary pot in an azalea potting mix. I've notice that rhe yound leaves are puckering, curling and going brown and dry. From the internet I have identified it is caused by a calcium deficiency. From what I have read it may not be a lack of the nutrient in the soil but may be due to low humidity and high temperatures we have experienced recently. We are now going into Autumn/winter. Should I add a littke dolomite lime to the soil, use a caclium foliar spray (homemade eggshell one) or leave rhem alone and see if they recove? I am new to greenhouse growing and would appreciate your advice
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Downtoearthdigs on
March 25, 2019A.Dolomitic lime would be best, but I would make sure that it isn't a fungal infection first. They are very susceptible to this, if they are kept too moist for too long. I would also add some iron sulfate, as this can help cure anything in the soil, and keep it slightly acidic as they would like in nature. Are there any other symptoms? A calcium deficiency will show itself long before the leaves go brown. They will, usually, start to spot on lower leaves first, before the leaves give out... But as mentioned before, they are very likely to catch infections very easily, so it is best to prepare for this as well.
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bgrobbins64 on
April 28, 2019
Spokane, WA. 99208Q.Do strawberries grow well in sandy soil?
What fertilizers to strawberries need?
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.They do prefer sandy soil that is amended heavily with organic matter, such as compost. If you amend with fresh compost every year, then no other nutrients will be required.
This article will help you to grow strawberries: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/growing-strawberry-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
April 29, 2019Q.Strawberries
I have attached a picture of my strawberries this year. Why are they growing funny like this? Never grown like this in past years. Avalon strawberry. Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 29, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/what-causes-deformed-strawberries.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 5, 2019Q.Dish washing soap
Could you please name a Dish washing soap without a de greaser? You say in your Home made fungicide for strawberries to use a Dish washing soap without a de greaser and I cannot think of any. Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 5, 2019A.Dawn Pure or Seventh Generation; do a Google search for natural dish washing soaps for many more brands!
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Anonymous on
May 9, 2019Q.brown spots on strawberries
I already did, it's been 5 days and you haven't answered it yet. you say use a non-de-greasing dish washing soap to make it and i don't know of any dish washing soap that doesen't have a de-greaser, what do you use?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2019A.Dawn pure and Method are just of many brands that make a dish soap without a degreaser. A Google search can also show you more brands.
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khenneman17 on
May 17, 2019
17241Q.What type of soil should I use for my strawberries?
I am planting my strawberries in towers but I am unsure of what soil/sand to use. What would you suggest?
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2019A.This article will help you in planting and care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/container-grown-strawberries.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Juliac on
May 25, 2019
BarrieQ.My strawberries are turning brown
My strawberries are coming in with a weird brown color around the ends and I'm not sure why, I want to know what to do to stop future ones from having the same problem, or is it too late ?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This is a fungal infection. There are a few that it could be, but this article will help you address that, and the cure: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/strawberry/strawberries-rotting-on-vine.htm
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