Horticulture & Specialty Crops
Strawberry Production Guide
A production guide for strawberry growers. It covers system choice, planting, bed care, pest watch, and harvest, with space for your own notes. Fill it in by hand and file it so you can compare notes year to year.
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The steps on this page
- Choose June-bearing or day-neutral types
- Buy certified disease-free plants
- Prepare well-drained, fertile beds
- Set plants at proper crown depth
- Remove early blossoms as needed
- Control weeds and runners
- Scout for pests and gray mold
- Harvest, cool, and pack gently
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and USDA.
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