ISHS Acta Horticulturae 633: XXVI International Horticultural Congress: Protected Cultivation 2002: In Search of Structures, Systems and Plant Materials for Sustainable Greenhouse Production
'OUT-OF-SEASON' GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION OF RASPBERRY AND STRAWBERRY |
| Author: | C. Kempler |
| Keywords: | Rubus. idaeus L., Fragaria x ananassa, long canes, fresh market, season extension, waiting-bed |
| Abstract:
Strawberries and raspberries are crops that are traditionally produced in the field. Recently, a desire on the part of consumers for year-round fresh berries has stimulated ‘out-of-season’ production around the world. A brief review will be presented on the developments in ‘out-of-season’ production of berries in greenhouses and plastic tunnels. Forcing practices, cultural and production systems will be described. Other important aspects of protected cultivation such as dormancy and chilling requirements, forcing floricanes and primocanes raspberries and the use of bumblebees for pollination will be discussed. | |
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