Volume: 2, 2023
2nd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland:
ENVIRONMENT – PLANT – ANIMAL – PRODUCT
Abstract number: P001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL2.P001
Published online: 19 April 2023
ICDSUPL, 2, P001 (2023)
Technologies of growing strawberries on an organic farm
Joanna Banaś-Kopeć1*
1 Department of Agricultural and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Agrobioengineering, University of Life Sciences, Akademicka 15 , 20-950 Lublin, Poland
* Corresponding author: joanna.banas-kopec@up.lublin.pl
Abstract
In Poland, strawberries are grown on conventional and organic farms. Both organic and conventional farming have one common goal – production. In the latter case, the most important thing for the producer is maximizing the yield and thus the highest possible economic efficiency. Fortunately, consumer awareness is constantly increasing, which is reflected in the growing demand for organic products. Organic plant products have a lower total protein content compared to conventional products, but their protein quality as measured by the content of basic amino acids is higher. The aim is to maintain the biological balance of the production environment, i. e. to strive for a closed circulation of matter on the farm by balancing crop and livestock production. The main principles governing organic farming are: exclusion of the use of synthetic substances, e. g. mineral fertilizers, chemical pesticides, growth hormones; use of genetically modified organisms and their derivatives; use of coconut mats, peat mats, etc. in the cultivation of strawberries. Growing strawberries in an organic system could seem very difficult, partly because of the barriers posed by EU rules on organic farming. In organic farming, the following strawberry cultivation technologies have been authorised so far: Row planting – seedlings are planted in equal rows at the same distance; Row-belt cultivation – the distances between rows are different; Cage cultivation – strawberry is planted on raised cages on agro-textile. It is assumed that the curved strawberry field management system is the most effective technology of cultivation of this plant, because according to available literature sources it reduces the level of weeding in the strawberry field and through the use of agri-woven significantly improves the vegetation conditions of plants, which in turn has a positive effect on yield and quality parameters of the obtained fruits. As a result, the economic effect is much more advantageous compared to the conventional flat system and the mulch system The aim of the paper is to discuss and compare three technologies of strawberry cultivation in an organic system. The analysis was carried out on the basis of available source materials and own experience.
How to cite
J. Banaś-Kopeć, 2023. Technologies of growing strawberries on an organic farm. In: 2nd International PhD Student’s Conference at the University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Poland: Environment – Plant – Animal – Product. https://doi.org/10.24326/ICDSUPL2.P001