STRAWBERRY – स्ट्राबेरी (10 Seeds)

🍓 How to Grow Organic & Desi Strawberries

☀️ 1. Choose a Sunny Location

Strawberries need 6–8 hours of direct sunlight every day.

Choose a spot with good air flow and no standing water.

Avoid places where you recently grew tomatoes, chilies, or brinjals (they can spread soil diseases).

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🌾 2. Prepare the Soil Organically

Strawberries grow best in slightly acidic soil (pH 5.5–6.5).

Mix organic compost, cow dung manure, and vermicompost into the soil.

Make sure the soil is loose and well-draining — sandy loam is ideal.

Avoid chemical fertilizers completely.

> 💡 Tip: Add a handful of neem cake powder to prevent soil pests naturally.

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🍃 3. Planting Time (for India)

Hills: September–October

Plains: October–November

Place seedlings so the crown (middle part) stays just above soil level.

Space plants about 12–15 inches apart.

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💧 4. Organic Watering Tips

Keep the soil consistently moist, but don’t overwater.

Always water early in the morning.

Use stored rainwater or filtered water if possible for better taste and health.

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🌿 5. Mulching (Natural Method)

Cover the soil around plants with dry leaves, straw, or coconut husk.

It helps keep fruits clean, saves moisture, and prevents weed growth.

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🌼 6. Natural Care & Nutrition

Feed plants every 15 days with organic fertilizers like:

Cow dung slurry

Jeevamrut

Vermiwash

Remove runners (long side stems) to help plants produce bigger fruits.

If you want new plants, let a few runners root naturally.

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🐛 7. Natural Pest & Disease Control

Common problems:

Aphids, mites, snails

Fungal issues during humidity

✅ Natural Remedies:

Spray neem oil (5ml per liter of water) weekly.

Use buttermilk or turmeric water spray for fungal control.

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🍓 8. Harvesting

Fruits ripen 30–40 days after flowering.

Pick only when they are fully red for the best sweetness and aroma.

Handle carefully — strawberries are soft and bruise easily.

🌱 9. After Harvest Care

Remove old and dry leaves.

Add a layer of compost or organic manure.

Healthy plants keep producing for 2–3 years organically.