Strawberry

• Science: Biology: Flora and Fauna: Plantae: Magnoliophyta: Magnoliopsida: Rosaceae: Fragaria  (13)

Crop Profile for Strawberries in California :

- Information on strawberry production in this state, the cultural practices used, the insect pests and diseases that affact the crop and their cultural, biological and chemical controls, and weed control. [PDF]
Fertilization of Strawberries in Florida :

- Proper use of fertilizer is important for maximizing yield and fruit quality. Information on drip irrigation, fertigation and the testing of petiole sap and whole leaves to optimise drip fertigation.
Growing Strawberries :

- Plenty of information on strawberry culture.
How to Grow Strawberry Plants. :

- Information on where and when to plant this crop, care, propogation, varieties and container grown strawberries.
New Plants for Florida: Strawberry :

- Information on the achievements made by scientists at the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station resulting in the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality.
Performance of Strawberry Cultivars :

- Fumigation is used by growers to prevent soil-borne pest and disease problems in strawberries. Outline of research into the effectiveness of this practice for several different cultivars.
Strawberries :

- Article on the history of cultivation of this fruit, modern methods and strawberry problems.
Strawberries are an Excellent Fruit for the Home Garden :

- Cultivation guide for this crop, with advice on cultivars, pests and diseases and general management.
Strawberry :

- Although this plant is native to temperate regions, it can be grown in the hills in India. Information on cultivating, harvesting and marketing the crop.
Strawberry Propagation and Renewal :

- Article on producing new strawberry plants and giving new life to an old strawberry bed.
Sustainable Strawberry Soil Management Without Methyl Bromide. :

- The phase-out of methyl bromide threatens the sustainability of the New Zealand strawberry industry. A project is under way to find alternative soil fumigants or other management practices.
University of Florida's Strawberry Lab :

- For research concerning strawberry growing, particularly in Florida.
Weed Control in Strawberries and Raspberries :

- Information on the timing of herbicide applications and the products that are suitable for these crops.