Small Fruits

Strawberries are produced using the plasticulture system in Virginia. The two most critical factors affecting the productivity and economics of the system are planting date and choice of cultivar. Cultivars are selected to either fill a season gap, marketing niche, or on total season yield. Early planting resulted in increased unmarketable yields, smaller fruit size, and less sugar compared to the optimum planting date.

Virginia Virtual Farm to Table: Strawberries

Wine Grapes

Publications

• A Longer Marketing Life for Bramble Fruits

Shift-Trellises for Better Management of Brambles