Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa

Day-length and chill hours matter more than bravado. Table-top for pickers.

System

Table-top gutter

pH

5.5–6.2

EC

1.2–1.8 mS

Days

Seasonal

PPFD

300–500

Air temp

18–24°C

Protocol

1. 01Use certified runners, not supermarket fruit.
2. 02Keep fruit off wet media. Botrytis is waiting.
3. 03EC on the modest side; flavour is climate plus potassium, not brute feed.