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Cultivation of Strawberry


Vikram Singh, Roshni Singh Dahayat, Rajesh Singh
Pages: 01-22
ISBN: 978-93-5834-868-2


Advances in Horticulture Sciences (Volume -14)

Advances in Horticulture Sciences
(Volume - 14)

Abstract

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa Duch.) has been widely accepted as the “Queen of Fruits”. Strawberry belong to Rosaceae family. This plant that is cultivated worldwide; famous for its sweet fruits that have a characteristic aroma, juicy texture, and attractive red color. People all over the world consume strawberries in large quantities either as fresh fruits or in processed foods such as fruit juice, ice cream, cakes, milkshakes or chocolates. Currently 80% of UK strawberry production for supermarkets is grown under polythene tunnels. Protected cultivation has made possible the expansion of the harvest season, particularly in the earlier period, allowing an increase in the consumption of domestic strawberry in competition with imports from the Mediterranean areas. In India, strawberry cultivated in areas like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the north east of India. Strawberry can be produced in any season by protected conditions. We can produce according to its demand in the market. Several types of varieties have been developed in India based on the weather. But through protected cultivation, it can be cultivated in any state. Greenhouses are mainly used in protected cultivation. Under which moisture and fertilizers are provided in time. The farmer can get more income by producing strawberries at a lower cost.

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