scholarly journals Planting Dates and Transplant Establishment Methods on Early-yield Strawberry in West-central Florida

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 615-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel A. Torres-Quezada ◽  
Lincoln Zotarelli ◽  
Vance M. Whitaker ◽  
Rebecca L. Darnell ◽  
Bielinski M. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Sprinkler Irrigation ◽  
Kaolin Clay ◽  
Planting Dates ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
West Central ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Bare Root ◽  
Annual Water

Earlier fall planting dates for strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) in west-central Florida tend to promote earlier onset of flowering and fruiting. However, warm air temperatures (>28 °C) can result in excessive growth and runner production. Sprinkler irrigation is a common practice to reduce air temperature in the first 10 to15 days after transplanting, requiring large volumes of irrigation water. An alternative to sprinkler irrigation is the application of crop protectants such as kaolin clay after transplanting. The objectives of this study were to determine the optimal planting dates and to assess the most appropriate establishment practices for strawberry bare-root transplants in Florida. Four establishment practices—10 days of sprinkler irrigation (DSI), 10 DSI + kaolin clay, 7 DSI, and 7 DSI + kaolin clay were evaluated for ‘Florida Radiance’ and Sweet Sensation® ‘Florida127’ transplanted in mid September, late September, and early October in consecutive seasons. For ‘Florida127’, September planting dates increased early yield compared with early-October traditional planting dates, with no difference in total yield. Seven DSI followed by the foliar application of kaolin clay at day 8 was also found to increase early yield compared with 10 DSI for strawberry establishment, with annual water savings of 108.7 mm.

scholarly journals Containerized Strawberry Transplants Reduce Establishment-period Water Use and Enhance Early Growth and Flowering Compared with Bare-root Plants

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hochmuth ◽  
Dan Cantliffe ◽  
Craig Chandler ◽  
Craig Stanley ◽  
Eric Bish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Leaf Area ◽  
Water Use ◽  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Sprinkler Irrigation ◽  
Early Growth ◽  
Planting Time ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Bare Root

Experiments were conducted in two seasons in Dover, Fla. (central Florida), with bare-root and containerized (plug) strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) transplants to evaluate transplant establishment-period water use, plant growth, and flowering responses in the 3-week transplant establishment period. Strawberry plug plants were established with 290 gal/acre water applied only with the transplant at planting time, while 200,000 gal/acre from microjet or 1 million gal/acre of water from sprinkler irrigation were used to establish bare-root transplants. Root, shoot, and crown dry matter of plug plants rapidly increased during the establishment period, while there was a decline in leaf area and root and crown mass of bare-root plants, even with sprinkler or microjet irrigation. Water applied with the bare-root transplant only at planting was not enough to keep the plant alive during the establishment period. Large plug plants, but not irrigated bare-root plants, began flowering at 3 weeks after planting. Plug plants were used to successfully establish strawberry crops with low water inputs.

scholarly journals Reducing Sprinkler Irrigation Volumes for Strawberry Transplant Establishment in Florida

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bielinski M. Santos ◽  
Teresa P. Salame-Donoso ◽  
Alicia J. Whidden
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Sprinkler Irrigation ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Early Morning ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Water Volume ◽  
Kaolin Clay ◽  
Irrigation Control ◽  
Water Volumes

Two field studies were conducted to determine whether foliar kaolin clay applications would reduce water volumes during the establishment of bare-root strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) transplants. Transplant establishment treatments resulted from combinations of duration of sprinkler irrigation and foliar application of kaolin clay were: a) 4 days of sprinkler irrigation, b) 4 days of sprinkler irrigation plus kaolin clay on day 5, c) 6 days of sprinkler irrigation, d) 6 days of sprinkler irrigation plus kaolin clay on day 7, e) 8 days of sprinkler irrigation, f) 8 days of sprinkler irrigation plus kaolin clay on day 9, and g) 10 days of sprinkler irrigation (control). One day of sprinkler irrigation was defined as the application of 8 hours per day of irrigation to ensure plant establishment, using ≈6000 gal/acre per hour of water. Kaolin clay treatments were applied using a rate of 25 lb/acre and on the early morning of the following day after sprinkler irrigation was suspended. Treatments influenced the number of established plants and diameter at 4 and 8 weeks after transplanting (WAT), leaf greenness at 8 WAT, and early and total fruit weight. There were no differences in the number of established plants among treatments that received 10 days of sprinkler irrigation (control), 8 days of sprinkler irrigation followed by kaolin clay on day 9, and 6 days of sprinkler irrigation followed by kaolin clay on day 7, ranged between 97% and 98% plant survival. The highest strawberry early and total fruit weights (3.6 and 15.7 tons/acre, respectively) occurred in plots transplanted with either 6 days of sprinkler irrigation plus kaolin clay on day 7, 8 days of sprinkler irrigation plus kaolin clay on day 9, or 10 days of sprinkler irrigation. These data indicated that the addition to kaolin clay after 6 or 8 days of sprinkler irrigation improved strawberry establishment, growth, and yields to the same levels as the control treatment, while saving at least 20% of the water volume needed for establishment.

scholarly journals Fruiting Responses and Economics of Containerized and Bare-root Strawberry Transplants Established with Different Irrigation Methods

2006 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Hochmuth ◽  
Dan Cantliffe ◽  
Craig Chandler ◽  
Craig Stanley ◽  
Eric Bish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Consumption ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Production Economics ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Plant Establishment ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Commercial System ◽  
Plant System ◽  
Irrigation Methods ◽  
Bare Root

Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) crops were transplanted in two seasons in central Florida with bare-root and containerized (plug) plants under three transplant establishment-period irrigation methods to evaluate crop fruiting responses and production economics associated with the various establishment systems. Irrigation was not required to establish plug transplants in the field. Early (first 2 months) fruit yield with nonirrigated plug plants was greater than early yield with sprinkler-irrigated bare-root plants (the current commercial system) in one of two seasons and equal in a second season. Total-season yields were similar in each season between the two establishment systems. Large or medium plug plants led to greatest early fruit yields in one season while large plug plants resulted in greatest early yield in a second season. Total yield was greatest with medium plants in one season and large plants in another season. The extra cost for the plug plant system was $1853/acre. In one out of two seasons there was increased net income amounting to $1142/acre due to greater early yield associated with the plug plant cultural system. Strawberry plug transplants showed promise for earlier and more profitable crops in addition to substantial savings in water used for plant establishment in the field. The ability to establish strawberry crops without irrigation will be important in areas where growers are required to reduce farm water consumption.

scholarly journals Production Techniques for Strawberry Plugs in West-central Florida

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 238-247
Author(s):  
Emmanuel A. Torres-Quezada ◽  
Lincoln Zotarelli ◽  
Vance M. Whitaker ◽  
Rebecca L. Darnell ◽  
Kelly Morgan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Irrigation Water ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Water Usage ◽  
Plant Establishment ◽  
Water Savings ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
Mother Plants ◽  
Production Techniques ◽  
Potential Alternative ◽  
Bare Root

Florida-produced strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) plug transplants (SP) are a potential alternative to bare-root transplants (BR). The adoption of this technology could represent a reduction in water usage for plant establishment and potentially higher early yield, as SP may establish more quickly than BR. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of time in nursery and tray sizes, on early and total strawberry yield for Florida-produced SP for ‘Florida Radiance’, ‘Strawberry Festival’, and Sweet Sensation® ‘Florida127’. Runners from Florida-produced mother plants were collected in mid and late August from 2012 to 2015. SP were grown for either 4 or 6 weeks according to the treatment and established in 30-, 40-, 50-, and 72-cell trays, and compared with BR (control). Additionally, strawberry tips from California were evaluated for SP production. BR consistently had higher early yield than SP, ranging from 36% to 91%, between 2012 and 2016. SP produced the same or higher total yield than BR. Florida-produced SP should be grown for 4 weeks before field transplanting in 50-cell trays based on the results of this study. Furthermore, there was no difference between California and Florida tips for total yield. In all seasons, all SP were established with 20% of the total irrigation water used for the BR. Thus, SP could potentially result in water savings of almost 820,800 gal/acre per season, but the early yield of SP would need to be improved to match BR performance.

scholarly journals Intermittent Sprinkler Irrigation for Establishment of Bare Root Strawberry Transplants

EDIS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 2003 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. A. Golden ◽  
John R. Duval ◽  
Earl E. Albregts ◽  
C. M. Howard
Keyword(s):  
High Surface ◽  
Weather Condition ◽  
Sprinkler Irrigation ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Cooperative Extension Service ◽  
Publication Date ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
High Surface Temperature ◽  
Bare Root

Bare rooted strawberry transplants set in black polyethylene mulched beds are established by irrigating continuously for approximately 8 hours daily with overhead sprinklers for 10 to 14 days. Irrigation is provided to reduce the water stress caused by the damaged root system of the transplant, the high surface temperature of the black mulch, the high ambient air temperature, and dry weather condition usually present at time of transplanting. Without irrigation, transplants become defoliated; this results in considerable plant mortality and/or a delay in fruiting. Early yield is economically important in central Florida. This is document HS947, a publication of the Horticultural Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication Date: December 2003.  https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs192

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