Wait three days then mow the field.
Matted row strawberry production.
The strawberry production guide for the northeast midwest and eastern canada is dedicated to dr.
Strawberry acreage has decreased in kentucky over the last 10 years which provides excellent marketing opportuni ties for new growers.
T his publication discusses the matted row system of strawberry production only.
The matted row system.
The annual plasticulture strawberry production system is still considered experimental under kentucky conditions.
To grow strawberries with this system set plants about 24 inches apart 18 to 30 inches is acceptable in rows about 4 feet apart.
The northwest piedmont and some areas of the mountains have a limited amount of commercial matted row mr production remaining but the strawberry plasticulture system has largely replaced matted row production in all regions of the state.
Despite some recent adoption of other production systems adapted from warmer climates the matted row system has remained widely planted in northern regions because of its proven advantages.
The matted row system for strawberry production has been both successful and profitable in cold growing regions for many years.
Gene galletta strawberry breeder at the united states department of agriculture agricultural research service laboratory in beltsville maryland.
Matted row strawberry production.
Each planted strawberry plant will multiply its production by sending out and establishing daughter plants that will produce its own strawberries for harvest the following spring.
The matted row or the hill system.
Starting the berry production season.
Strawberry production guide for the northeast midwest and eastern canada.
It is frequently used for pick your own operations.
If there are many large weeds standing above the strawberry apply 2 4 d formula 40 before mowing.
Strawberries can be planted using one of two planting methods.
The matted row system allows the strawberry plants to multiply themselves into the rows to maximize production.
Day neutral plasticulture strawberry production.
The matted row system for growing strawberries is most commonly used for june bearing varieties and it works well for any cultivar that sends out a lot of runners.
Weed control is an important factor in renovation.
The renovation process extends the productive life of a field of matted row spring strawberry production for two to four years.
Strawberry renovation university of massachusetts.
In a matted row plants are placed in a row about 18 inches apart with rows placed at least 3.