How to increase berry yield

Strawberry

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.

Do your berries have a nutrient deficiency?

Identify and diagnose if your berries 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 berries and its effect on crop growth and development.

N Nitrogen
P Phosphorus
K Potassium
Mg Magnesium
Ca Calcium
S Sulfur
B Boron
Cu Copper
Fe Iron
Mn Manganese
Zn Zinc
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Berry crop nutrition program

Yara's crop nutrition programmes can help you to achieve excellent crop performance and maximise the yield and quality of your berries.

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Yara agronomist advice on berries

How to increase strawberry yield
How to increase strawberry yield
Balanced nutrition is needed to maximise strawberry yield. Nitrogen is most important but potassium, calcium, boron and zinc also have important roles.
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 extend strawberry shelf life
How to extend strawberry shelf life
Strawberries are highly susceptible to bruising and post-harvest decay. Calcium helps improve fruit firmness, prolongs keeping quality and extends shelf life.
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Make better informed nutrient decisions

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