Summary
This factorial field trial evaluated how soilless growing media formulations affect the biochemical and phytochemical profile of strawberry cv. Gavieta. The vermicompost + perlite + cocopeat mixture (30:60:10) without chemical fertiliser produced strawberries with superior biochemical characteristics, including enhanced taste-related compounds, suggesting that substrate composition and nutrient source significantly influence strawberry nutritional quality.
Regional applicability
The study's applicability to United Kingdom conditions is unclear as the publication location is not stated in the provided metadata. Soilless strawberry production is established in UK horticulture, but the specific growing medium ratios and nutrient strategies would require validation under UK growing conditions and cultivar preferences.
Key measures
Total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), vitamin C content, anthocyanin concentration, pH
Outcomes reported
The study measured biochemical characteristics of strawberries including total soluble solids (TSS), titratable acidity (TA), vitamin C, anthocyanin content, and pH across different soilless growing media treatments. Results identified the growing medium composition and nutrient management approach that optimised fruit phytochemical and nutritional quality.
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