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August is a crucial month for strawberry plant care, as gardeners focus on preparing for next season's crop and maintaining plant health.
Pruning
Remove dead, yellowing leaves and cut runners (long trailing stems) to direct plant energy toward fruit production rather than spreading. Also, cut runners growing into aisles to keep plantings manageable.
Fertilizing
For indoor strawberries, apply a balanced fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Outdoor strawberries, however, require late-summer fertilization for after-renovation care and preparing fruit buds for the next year. Use about 3–4 pounds of fertilizer per 100 square feet after renovation, but avoid high nitrogen in late summer to prevent excessive tender shoot growth susceptible to damage. Regular watering, supplying 1 to 1½ inches per week, is critical to support nutrient uptake.
Disease and Pest Treatment
Monitor for pests like aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies; treat promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil indoors. For outdoor plants, keep beds weed-free by mulching, hoeing, and hand-pulling to reduce disease pressure. Remove any weakened or diseased foliage during pruning to prevent spread.
Watering
Maintain consistent moisture, especially in late August when fruit buds are forming for the next season, watering if rainfall is insufficient.
Additional Care
Mulch with a 1–2 inch layer of straw or pine needles to conserve moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid grass clippings to prevent smothering/pests.
Strawberries require phosphorus and potassium for fertilization during August. A suggested mix is 30 grams of superphosphate and a cup of ash per 10 liters of water.
No specific warning against fertilizing strawberries in August was found, but it’s best to avoid excessive nitrogen to prevent weak new growth. Disease treatment should focus on early detection and removal of infected parts, combined with pest control.
Thus, August strawberry care balances light pruning, careful fertilizing, watering through dry spells, weed management, and vigilant pest/disease monitoring to ensure a healthy next crop cycle.
In the preparations for next season's strawberry crop, gardeners should practice light pruning, removing dead leaves, cut runners, and yellowing foliage, while maintaining a focus on home-and-garden tasks such as gardening. Additionally, proper fertilization is essential in August, with outdoor strawberries receiving late-summer fertilization for after-renovation care and preparing fruit buds for the next year, involving the use of a mix of superphosphate and ash in the soil.
