How to increase strawberry yield

How to increase strawberry yield

Growing a crop with a high yield and good quality is important for maximum profitability. Agronomically, there is a lot that the grower can do to maximize both and proper nutrition is central to this. In a large number of cases, nutrients that improve yield will also improve the quality of the harvested berry.

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Do your strawberries have a nutrient deficiency?

Identify and diagnose if your strawberries are suffering from nutrient deficiencies and learn how to control or correct the deficiency. Choose a nutrient below to learn more about the symptoms of its deficiency in strawberries and its effect on crop growth and development.

Yara agronomist advice on strawberries

How to increase strawberry fruit numbers
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 health
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 improve strawberry fruit 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.
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Do you want to make better informed nutrient decisions ?

The farmer's toolbox is a collection of tools help you to make better nutrient decisions to choose the right fertiliser and apply the right amount of nutrients at the right time and in the right place so that the crop yield and quality are maximised whilst still keeping costs in check, avoiding over-fertilisation and protecting the environment.