Strawberry Plant Articles & Analysis
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As the demand for freshstrawberries has increased over the years, so have the costs of producing theseberries. Due to this increase in demand and expense, many strawberry growershave begun looking at different strategies for growing strawberries more ...
The study estimates that greenhouse horticulture establishments will provide 56.5-58.5 million hours of employment, of which more than 90% is for cultivation labor. "In most cases, plants are grown not in soil, but in a substrate (e.g. rockwool) in which with the water of the nutrients is supplied," said Dr. ...
The strawberry or red strawberry is a perennial plant of the Fragaria genus that belongs to the Rosaceae family. One of the main plants grown in hydroponics is the strawberry. The need for crop rotation is influencing the investigation of new forms of cultivation to give continuity to their ...
2020 was a record year for strawberry yields at the Water Efficient Technology Centre (WET Centre), based at NIAB EMR in Kent, UK. The WET Centre is an extensive research and demonstration facility that features a portfolio of innovative growing techniques and smart irrigation systems for the soft fruit sector. It showcases the latest solutions to improve water use efficiency and local water ...
These particular processes have been identified in several studies to both promote plant growth and development as well as increase the plants ability to combat disease. A recent study using the active ingredients in Power Z Grow liquid spray on field grown strawberry plant leaves at low concentrations at the prebloom stage ...
New hydroponic crop mobile drainage systems with a Spacer incorporated into the structure (designed primarily for strawberry plant spacing and other berry crops) go hand in hand with market trends and the demands of the visionary producers who hear about it. ...
Since their appearance, the Spacers have marked a turning point in the efficiency of hydroponic cultivation drainage systems. There are significant advantages to their use and, at the end of the cycle, they have a positive impact on crop quality and yield. The main advantages of Spacers include good root aeration, separation of roots from drainage water (drain spacer) and improved leachate ...
Paul Roberts, co-founder and partner of Ashdown Nursery, established nearly 30 years ago, grows approximately 160,000 strawberry plants for co-operative, Berry Gardens, in greenhouses covering 1.6 hectares. ...
Day-neutrals produce for the entire growing season, but are smaller in size. Strawberries should be planted in the spring and in direct sunlight. When planting, it is important to plant the crown of the plant just below the soil. Strawberries sprawl out as they grow, so they should be ...
This example is one of many where experts have chosen coir as the principle growing medium for strawberries. Mankind has enjoyed a long and scrumptious love affair with the humble strawberry. ...