Strawberry

Strawberries are grown on about 500 acres in Indiana, ranking the state 11th in the U.S. Most are grown in relatively small, upick operations. Acreage has declined over the past few years. Strawberry production in Indiana is primarily of June bearing varieties grown in the matted row system. Though p​lasticulture production has become common in other regions, Indiana's climate is not conducive to plasticulture production except in the southern counties where mild fall weather allows for development of branch crowns.

The following resources should be of use to Indiana strawberry growers.

Strawberry Production

Midwest Strawberry Production Guide (OSU-926)

Growing Strawberries- IN (HO-46)

Fertilizing Fruit in Small Areas (HO-109)

Fertilizing Small Fruits (HO-121)

​Strawberry Production Guide for the Northeast, Midwest, and Eastern Canada (printed publication available through Cornell University and NRAES)

 

Pest Management

Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook (OSU Bul. 861)

Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide

Controlling Pests in the Home Fruit Planting (ID-146)

Strawberry Root Diseases (BP 46-W)

Strawberry Leaf Spots (BP 4-3-W)

Strawberry Gray Mold (BP 4-5-W)

Economics and Marketing

Strawberry Production Budget - PA

Agricultural Marketing Service Market News Reports

Produce Quality 

Purdue Produce Quality Site

Strawberry, Postharvest Cooling & Handling - NC

USDA Quality Standards for Fresh Fruit

USDA Quality Standards for Processing Fruit

Other Links

Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Net

Michigan Fruit Crops Page

​Cornell Fruit Crops page - NY

Strawberry, Organic Production - NY

Hill System Plastic Mulched Strawberry Production for Colder Areas

North American Strawberry Growers Association