Have you ever thought about growing fresh strawberries at home, without spending a lot and even reusing plastic bottles? With this sustainable method, you will have juicy strawberries all year round! Here's the step by step:
š± Step 1: Extracting the Seeds
Take a very ripe strawberry and, with a knife, gently scrape the seeds from the surface.
šæ Step 2: Preparing the Soil
Mix fertile soil, humus and organic fertilizer to create a nutritious substrate.
š„ Step 3: Surprising Natural Fertilizer
Place thin slices of potato in a small pot ā this will serve as a natural fertilizer for the seeds.
š¾ Step 4: Planting the Seeds
Spread the seeds over the potatoes and cover with a thin layer of soil.
š§ Step 5: First Watering
Spray water until the soil is slightly moist and leave the pot in a place with indirect light. š± Step 6: Waiting for Germination
Within a few days, the first sprouts will begin to appear!
šŖ Step 7: Preparing the Plastic Bottles
Cut the bottom off a large bottle to create a hanging pot.
Poke holes in the top to hang it with string or wire.
š¦ Step 8: Creating an Automatic Watering System
Take a smaller bottle, poke small holes in the top and insert it into the soil of the larger bottle. This will keep the soil moist for longer!
š± Step 9: Transplanting the Sprouts
Once the sprouts are firm, transplant them into the prepared bottles with enriched soil.
šæ Step 10: Watering and Nutrition
Water regularly and, after 20 days, begin fertilizing with worm compost or another organic fertilizer. šŖ Step
11: Boosting Growth
Add nanonutrients to the irrigation water to stimulate more flowers and fruits.
šø Step 12: Flowering
After 35 days, the first flowers will appear! Continue fertilizing to ensure optimal production.
š”ļø Step 13: Pest Protection
Spray the leaves with a solution of clean water to keep the plants healthy.
š Step 14: Time to Harvest!
In about 60 days, the strawberries will be ready! Harvest carefully and enjoy your delicious fruits!
āØ EXTRA TIP: Always keep new seedlings growing to ensure a continuous harvest!
Now all you have to do is get your hands dirty and enjoy your homegrown strawberries! Who else will try this method? š±š