Reasons and solutions for soft strawberry fruit

Strawberry is a common berry in our daily life, and its fruit itself is rather delicate, so it is very easily affected by external factors, leading to the phenomenon of soft fruit. Recently, many friends have consulted us about what to do when strawberry fruit becomes soft. In fact, we need to analyze the reasons why the fruit becomes soft, then prescribe the right remedy and find a solution. Let us take a look below.

1. Reasons for soft strawberry fruit

There are mainly several reasons for soft strawberry fruit. The first is the inherent characteristics of the strawberry itself: its skin is naturally rather soft, its shelf life is short, and it is inconvenient to transport. The second is improper fertilization during the strawberry growing process, for example, applying too much nitrogen fertilizer. There is also the excessive use of hormones during cultivation to force ripening or coloring, and of course there may also be a calcium deficiency during the strawberry's growth. Finally, there is the harm to strawberry fruit from pests and diseases; it can even be said that improper field water management will also have a certain impact on strawberry fruit.

2. Preventive measures

To avoid the phenomenon of soft strawberry fruit, the first thing we need to do is start with prevention. Generally, we should choose excellent strawberry varieties, which can fundamentally reduce the phenomenon of soft strawberry fruit. The second is to strengthen field management, control the field moisture well, and reasonably control the field humidity at different growth stages of the strawberry. There is also controlling the use of nitrogen fertilizer; nitrogen fertilizer must not be used excessively, especially during the strawberry fruit-setting stage and fruit growth stage. Finally, do a good job in the prevention and control of pests and diseases, avoiding the harm of pests and diseases to strawberries and their impact on strawberry yield and quality.

3. Control methods

After the phenomenon of soft strawberry fruit appears, we need to solve it in a timely manner, otherwise the impact on fruit growers is very great. First, calcium can be supplemented to the soil, that is, applying an appropriate amount of calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer as a top dressing. If the soil is acidic, an appropriate amount of lime can be added to the soil to improve the soil structure. Second, spray foliar fertilizer on the fruit, mainly foliar fertilizer based on calcium, magnesium and boron elements, which can enhance the firmness of strawberry fruit. There is also the reasonable use of hormones, following the dosage instructions on the label, but it is best not to use hormones, as this will affect the quality of the strawberry. Finally, there is EDTA chelated calcium - Ju'ao, currently the most commonly used in strawberry cultivation, whose control effect is also very good, and everyone can consider it.

The above is the summary we have compiled about the reasons for soft strawberry fruit and its solutions, and we hope it can help friends who encounter problems in growing strawberries. That is all for today's sharing. If you encounter other problems in the process of growing strawberries, you can also leave us a message for consultation.