August worries: what kind of work should be carried out during the last month of summer
Lyubov Zanina, deputy head of the branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Rosselkhoznadzor" in the Republic of Tatarstan, tells about the most important tasks in the garden that need to be performed in the last month of summer.
August – it's time to start improving the soil. This month, it is necessary to start taking measures to prepare the land for the next year. To do this, it is necessary to sow sideral crops: mustard, rye or alfalfa. In the garden at this time, fruit trees are laying the harvest of the next year. It's time to feed them with phosphorus and potassium.
In August, early varieties of apples, pears, sea buckthorn and late cherries ripen. Rowan ripens, currant and gooseberry complete fruiting. Do not let the fruits ripen. Remove cucumbers and tomatoes every 2-3 days. In the first decade of August, the main crop of vegetable beans, dill greens, cauliflower, broccoli, sweet pepper is harvested.
What should I plant in August to harvest in the same year? Radishes, greens, turnips, peas, Peking cabbage are perfect for this purpose. In addition, do not forget that August is the best month for planting strawberries. By planting it now, you can get juicy, delicious berries next year.