Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries are pure gold for garden geeks and anyone mad about digging into the muck. Homegrown produce tastes exquisite and offers countless health advantages — your wallet notices the difference too. The brilliant thing is that these delicious fruits flourish brilliantly even in urban gardens with limited space, and this comprehensive guide … Read more
In the verdant landscapes of the United Kingdom, where gardening is both a passion and a pastime, the cultivation of strawberries holds a special place. A renowned horticulturist from ChrisBowers, and an expert in fruit plants, sheds light on the fundamental steps to enhance the resilience of strawberry plants against diseases and pests. “The key,” … Read more
Botrytis fruit rot, commonly called gray mold, damages an exceptionally wide range of hosts, including berries, ornamentals, and vegetables. Although numerous troublesome pathogens exist, Botrytis cinerea often causes the most serious losses in strawberries. The fungus affects the flower petals, stalks, and the fruit and fruit cups. Strawberries are a major fruit crop, and Botrytis … Read more
Enticingly fragrant strawberries, with their vibrant red color, attractive form, and succulent sweetness plus flavor-balancing tartness, delight the senses. And, strawberries pack plenty of nutritive goodness. Strawberries yield the highest value per acre of any crop that can be grown in this country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Biggest threat Yet several diseases, … Read more