How crop nutrition affects strawberries

Browse the complete list of all the soft fruit articles to see how crop nutrition affects strawberry and raspberry yield, quality, health or effect on the environment and see the roles of different nutrients.

How to increase strawberry yield

Balanced nutrition is needed to maximise strawberry yield. Nitrogen is most important but potassium, calcium, boron and zinc also have important roles.

How to increase strawberry fruit numbers

Balanced nutrition is needed to ensure high fruit numbers however potassium, boron and zinc are particularly important to ensure good flower initiation and fruit set.

How to influence strawberry quality

Balanced crop nutrition is needed to achieve good quality strawberries but potassium, calcium and boron have particularly important roles in maintaining quality.

How to improve strawberry fruit quality

Potassium is particularly important in terms of berry quality improving berry appearance and ensuring a good taste to the fruit.

How to extend strawberry shelf life

Strawberries are highly susceptible to bruising and post-harvest decay. Calcium helps improve fruit firmness, prolongs keeping quality and extends shelf life.

How to influence strawberry health

The nutrient status of strawberries plays a major role in plant health and fruit quality. Too much nitrogen results in a greater incidence of disease which can be avoided by the use of a balanced fertiliser programme.

How to influence strawberry health

Strawberry nutritional summary

A correct balance between macronutrients and micronutrients is essential to achieve the best possible yield and quality from strawberries.

Strawberry agronomic principals

The aim of every strawberry grower is a high yield of top quality fruit and there are a number of agronomic principals which can influence this.

Strawberry nutritional requirements

Strawberry nutrient requirements vary depending on the crop growth stage. Find out which nutrients are most important at different growth stages.

Strawberry nutritional requirements

Strawberry nutrient requirements vary depending on the crop growth stage. Find out which nutrients are most important at different growth stages.

Strawberry soil and water management

Strawberries have no specific requirements in terms of soil type however they are very sensitive to salinity so irrigation and fertigation needs to be carefully managed.

Strawberry nutrient application strategies

Application strategies used in strawberry production have the objective of maximising berry yield and quality through careful management of nutrients and water.

Strawberry production systems

Strawberries are grown in a wide range of different production systems with the objective of producing high yields of quality fruit.

Strawberry nutrient application strategies

Application strategies used in strawberry production have the objective of maximising berry yield and quality through careful management of nutrients and water.

Harvest and Post-Harvest Management

The soluble solid content of the fruit rises during maturation from 5% in green fruit up to 11% in mature red berries of some varieties.

Strawberry Leaf and Fruit Symptoms

There are a wide range of leaf and fruit symptoms – notably those caused by growth stress or pest damage - that could be mistaken for nutrient deficiencies.

Analysis of Tissue, Soil and Water

Soil analysis is used to provide baseline initial information for a fertilizer program.