Understanding Strawberry Growth Cycles for Better Yield

Patricia Dingus, the Regional Sales Manager, and Steve Petrie, the Director of Agronomic Services at Yara International, join Scott War to discuss strawberries! How important is a foliar application to strawberries? Are there advantages to growing transplanted strawberries earlier in the season? And what nutrients do growers need to be aware of for healthy, happy strawberries? All these questions answered and more on this week’s episode!   Key Takeaways: [1:30] What does a traditional strawberry growing cycle look like? [3:25] What does a strawberry grower need to think about when it comes to nutrition? [6:10] Steve explains some of the advantages of using a foliar application. [7:35] Patricia explains some of the advantages of starting the strawberry growing cycle (through a transplant) a little earlier in the season. [9:30] What kind of challenges does a farmer need to take into consideration when dealing with warmer temperatures? [11:55] Why is magnesium so critical for plant growth? [15:00] What other nutrients do farmers need to pay attention to in strawberries? [17:55] How many people rely on the strawberries farming industry? [18:50] Patricia explains what kind of rotation crops are paired with the strawberry. [19:35] Steve offers some parting wisdom on how to get the most out of your strawberries this growing season. [22:05] Patricia offers some field-level advice on how to handle and grow the best strawberries.   Mentioned in This Episode: Yara.com Yara.us/crop-nutrition/strawberry Patricia on LinkedIn Steve on LinkedIn