Reuse of coir, peat, and wood fiber in strawberry production.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Production of strawberries in greenhouses and polytunnels is gaining popularity worldwide. This study investigated the effect of reuse of coir and peat, two substrates commonly adapted to soilless strawberry production, as well as stand-alone wood fiber from Norway spruce, a promising substrate candidate.

Methods

The experiment was performed in a polytunnel at NIBIO Apelsvoll, Norway, and evaluated both virgin substrates, as well as spent materials that were used in one or two years. Yield, berry quality and plant architecture of the strawberry cultivar 'Malling Centenary' were registered. In addition, chemical and physical properties of virgin and reused substrates were investigated.

Results

While plants grown in peat and wood fiber had highest yield in

SUBMITTER: Woznicki T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10811249 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature