Summary
This research investigates the effects of potassium-calcium nutrient ratios in hydroponic or soilless strawberry production systems on fruit quality outcomes, comparing performance across contrasting strawberry phenotypes. The work addresses an understudied aspect of nutrient management in commercial strawberry cultivation, with implications for optimising mineral nutrition protocols in controlled growing systems.
Regional applicability
The findings are potentially applicable to United Kingdom strawberry producers, particularly those using protected cultivation and fertigation systems. However, transferability depends on confirmation of UK-relevant cultivars tested and climate conditions during the trial.
Key measures
Fruit quality characteristics under different K:Ca nutrient ratios in June-bearing and day-neutral strawberry varieties
Outcomes reported
The study examined how varying potassium-to-calcium ratios in nutrient solutions affect fruit quality parameters in both June-bearing and day-neutral strawberry cultivars.
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