Cultivation of Strawberry in Open field

[anilsehore]

Hello,

I would like to know if Strawberry can be cultivated in open field ? Is the climate of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, good for strawberry cultivation ? I would like to cultivate strawberry in 2-3 acres.

 

[kirti s]

Hello Sir

Yes Sir u can grow but initially u just start in 1 acre.
Strawberry grows well under temperate climate. Some cultivars can be grown in sub-tropical climate. Daylight period of 12 hrs. or less and moderate temperature are important for flower-bud formation. Each cultivar has a different day length and temperature requirement.
Sandy loam to loamy soil with pH 5.7-6.5 is ideal for cultivation.
The ideal time of planting runners or crowns in hilly areas is September-October. If the planting is done too early, plants lack vigour and result in low yield and quality of fruits. If planted very late, runners develop in March and crops are light.

 

[anilsehore]

How about planting in Greenhouse ? I have heard about Strawberry being cultivated in Greenhouse near Pune. They are using CocoPeat for cultivation. What would be the budget for Greenhouse plantation of Strawberry ? Any details will be appreciated.