Red Beauty strawberries, a star product in the strawberry market in recent years, originated from Japan. It has now become one of the mainstream strawberry varieties in China, especially in greenhouse cultivation, where the majority are Red Beauty strawberries. So, how many harvests can Red Beauty strawberries produce in a year? Let's find out.
How Many Harvests Can Red Beauty Strawberries Produce in a Year?
Unlike other strawberries, Red Beauty strawberries can produce four harvests in a year, and the fruiting period is uninterrupted, lasting up to six months. On average, each plant yields 200-500 grams of strawberries. With its beautiful appearance, sweet taste, and large size, Red Beauty strawberries are highly marketable and favored by consumers. Economically, they are profitable and favored by growers.
How to Cultivate Red Beauty Strawberries?
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Planting Time: Can be planted in open fields in spring and in greenhouses in autumn and winter.
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Planting Method:
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Plant seedlings from late August to early September in double rows, with a spacing of 25-30cm between rows and about 17cm between plants. Dig planting holes with a strawberry shovel about 10cm from the edge of the bed, plant the seedlings vertically, and fill the soil around the roots. Water the seedlings immediately after planting.
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Temperature and Light Control: Red Beauty strawberries prefer cool climates, with an optimal temperature range of 15-22°C. The suitable temperature for stem and leaf growth is 20-30°C, and the temperature for bud differentiation should be maintained at 5-15°C. During flowering and fruiting, ensure 12-15 hours of daylight.
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Plant Management: Regularly remove old and withered leaves from mother plants and runners. Spread the runners evenly on the seedling bed and press them into the soil for early rooting.
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Irrigation and Fertilization: Watering should be done based on plant growth, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Apply fertilizers according to the growth stage. Initial fertilization can use a compound fertilizer with an N:P:K ratio of 1:1:1, at a rate of about 25kg per 0.067hm², with subsequent fertilization every 10-15 days.
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Pest and Disease Control: Common pests and diseases of Red Beauty strawberries include anthracnose, powdery mildew, leaf spot, root rot, botrytis, mites, aphids, and whiteflies. Control humidity, remove diseased leaves and fruits promptly, and apply pesticides as necessary.
In summary, Red Beauty strawberries have strong continuous fruiting ability, high yield, high price, and good profitability, making their planting prospects very promising. For those interested in cultivation, it's essential to master the planting methods and techniques.
