Evaluating the performance of strawberry under different growing conditions: A multifaceted approach
2025
Riram, Bomdak | Sushma Devi, Ningombam | Handique, Karobi | Devi, Huirem Diana | Phookan, Jutimala | Devi, Ningombam Bijaya
An investigation was carried out to check the feasibility of growing strawberries using different growing systems in Namsai agro-climatic conditions to standardize the best-growing technique for commercial exploitation. The experiment consisted of two growing conditions (open field and shade net) and two growing systems (raised bed and container grown), and it was laid out in a Factorial Randomized Block Design (FRBD) with five replications. The results showed that the open field condition significantly improved plant attributes (with 20.04 cm height, 23.71 cm spread, and 24.20 leaves/plant). It also initiates early flowering (30.21 days) and produces more flowers and fruits per plant (31.70 and 22.7, respectively). Moreover, open-field growing conditions produced a statistically higher yield (723.36 g) with better fruit quality attributes. Likewise, the raised bed growing method significantly enhanced plant growth compared to the container-grown one. Early flowering (29.69 days) and early fruit set (8.06 days) were observed. It also produces more flowers and fruits per plant (33.18 and 22.74, respectively). Moreover, the fruits produced by the raised bed growing method were statistically superior in size (with a fruit diameter of 3.28 cm, fruit length of 4.19 cm, and fruit weight of 32.34 g). They yielded more fruits/plant (782.01g) and better fruit quality with higher TSS (9.06 °Brix). Among the different interaction effects evaluated, T1, i.e., a combination of open field and raised bed growing methods, significantly influenced plant growth, flowering, and fruiting attributes. This interaction also produced the highest yield (1,101.07 g/plant). Additionally, it resulted in higher total soluble solids (9.66 °Brix), ascorbic acid content (37.87 mg/100 g), and lower titratable acidity (0.71 %) compared to other interaction treatments.
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