Growing garden strawberries in wheels is not only convenient, but also beautiful from the point of view of landscape design. This solution will help transform the dacha plot and have a positive effect on productivity.
In addition, if the land plot is not too large, cultivating the crop in this way will make it possible to save more free space.
Pros and cons of planting strawberries in wheels
The advantages of this method of growing strawberries are:
- the possibility of placing the flower bed on any site - even on asphalt;
- saving space;
- attractive, neat appearance of the flower bed;
- convenience when caring for crops: there is no need for plowing the soil, loosening the beds and other garden work;
- less susceptible to attack by rodents or insects: thanks to the barrier created by the tire, it will be difficult for pests to reach the root system of the crop;
- durability: tires do not wear out quickly, they can last for years;
- simplified harvesting process, since all the fruits are on the surface.
The only serious disadvantage of this method of growing strawberries is considered to be the poor frost resistance of the crop and insufficient endurance in cold weather.
Required tools and materials
To plant strawberry bushes in flower beds made from car tires, you will need the following tools:
- the required number of tires of different diameters;
- empty plastic bottle;
- planting material;
- drill with attachment;
- soil mixture;
- drainage;
- grinder or knife;
- gardening scissors.
These items will be found in the arsenal of an experienced summer resident. Therefore, preparing to plant strawberries will not take much time.
Preparatory work
Preparing to plant strawberries involves making a flower bed out of tires. Using a knife or grinder, cut out the beads of the tires, then use garden shears to form triangular cutouts. They need to be made in a circle, and then, using the same principle, using a drill with a round attachment for a hammer drill, make round holes over the entire area of the tire. There will be about 4-6 of them on one wheel. After that, perform all these manipulations for the second bus.
Place another tire on top of the resulting structure. Fill the soil inside to the edges of the tire - and the preparation is completed, now you can begin planting work.
Suitable varieties
The following strawberry varieties are suitable for planting in a tire bed:
- Rimona: a variety of beardless strawberry, which is characterized by good yield and large fruit size. The crop bears fruit consistently, produces a rich harvest, and is not too demanding to care for.
- Bordurella: a high-yielding variety with a minimum number of runners. The berries are medium in size and sweet in taste.
- Frapendula: an ampelous strawberry variety growing in 2 tiers. It is distinguished by its ability to bear fruit throughout the summer.
- Homemade delicacy: another ampelous strawberry variety. An early variety that produces medium-sized fruits with a sweet and sour taste.
But the most profitable, from the point of view of gardeners, is the Geneva variety. It is characterized by high productivity, resistance to phytopathologies and fruiting that occurs twice during the summer.
Landing algorithm
To plant strawberries in car tires, you need to choose a sunny place, protected from drafts. In addition, it is important to prepare the soil mixture in advance, calcine it, mix it with fertilizers and hydrogel.
Planting is carried out according to the following principle:
- Place 1 strawberry root into each hole made with a hammer drill. This needs to be done on two tiers of wheels.
- After picking the seedlings, it is necessary to moisten the soil.
It is recommended to plant strawberries on a cloudy day, so the crop will have time to adapt and get used to daylight. The principle of growing a garden plant in tires is much simpler than planting it in open soil. However, it still requires proper care, without which it will quickly die.
Rules of care
The main requirements for caring for strawberries that grow in tires are as follows:
- Watering. It uses small watering cans, with the help of which the plants are moistened in a matter of minutes.
- Weeding. This is a necessary event and should not be neglected. But since strawberries grow in a heap in tires, there is practically no room left for weeds. Therefore, weeding will not take much time.
- Feeding. The limited area of soil necessitates the regular introduction of fertilizers, without which strawberries will not be able to grow and bear fruit. It is recommended to apply complex liquid fertilizers every week.
- Strawberries growing in pyramids made from car tires tolerate frost very poorly and may even die. Therefore, for the winter it must be tightly covered or insulated with sawdust. And if there is such an opportunity, it is better to move the structure indoors where it can overwinter.
If the plant cannot be moved along with the pyramid to a place protected from the cold, then all plant specimens should be dug up. They are transferred to an open garden bed, buried, after which the soil should be compacted and watered abundantly. Shelter should be done only in severe, persistent frosts.
Growing strawberries in car tires is a method that is popular among summer residents. All thanks to saving space on the site and ease of caring for seedlings.In addition, such flower beds look very neat, aesthetically pleasing and practical. And if you show your design skills and come up with an interesting decor for tires, coming up with an interesting design, you can get a real attraction in your summer cottage.
