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Cultivars and cultivation systems for organic strawberry production in Norway

Nes, Arnfinn; Henriksen, Jan Karstein; Serikstad, Grete Lene and Stensvand, Arne (2017) Cultivars and cultivation systems for organic strawberry production in Norway. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science, 67, pp. 1-7.

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Document available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2017.1296490


Summary

Cultivars and cultivating methods for organic strawberry production were studied in experiments in open fields and high plastic tunnels during four cropping seasons in southern Norway. In open fields, flowers and fruits were attacked by grey mould when the flowering and harvest seasons were wet, and marketable yield was reduced by up to 20%. Production in high tunnels showed a potential of high yields of fruits of good quality when strawberry powdery mildew was controlled. Berry size varied significantly among the cultivars. ‘Frida’ had the largest fruits followed by ‘Sonata’ and ‘Florence’, while ‘Polka’, ‘Korona’ and ‘Iris’ had the smallest fruits. All cultivars yielded well, but due to fruit decay caused by grey mould the marketable yield was significantly reduced, especially in open field. Grey mould was the most important factor influencing marketable yields. Fruits from matted rows were largest, while the highest yield was obtained on woven polyethylene. There were no effects of mulching methods on marketable yield or the amount of fruits with grey mould. High tunnels with good control of pests and diseases showed a potential of high and stable yields of good quality.


EPrint Type:Journal paper
Subjects: Crop husbandry > Production systems
Crop husbandry > Production systems > Fruit and berries
Research affiliation: Norway > NMBU - Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Norway > NLR - Norwegian Agricultural Extension Service
Norway > NIBIO – Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research
Norway > NORSØK - Norwegian Centre for Organic Agriculture
ISSN:1651-1913
DOI:DOI: 10.1080/09064710.2017.1296490
Deposited By: Serikstad, Grete Lene
ID Code:31579
Deposited On:16 May 2017 12:50
Last Modified:16 May 2017 12:50
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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