One of the previous growing seasons was a harsh one for a strawberry grower located in Masovian Voivodeship (Poland). After severe weather conditions causing a partial flooding of the plantation, the grower noticed production loss and quality issues due to increased occurrence of grey mold (Botrytis cinerea) in the strawberry cultivation.

Our solution

It was necessary to limit the spread of pathogens in the rest of the season, increase the general hygiene again at the plantation and disinfect the water given to the strawberry plants. The grower started with the use of Huwa-San in the irrigation system in May. A step-by-step plan consisting out of 3 parts was developed for the grower:

1. Huwa-San TR-50 application, at the beginning of flowering
2. Huwa-San TR-50 application, at full flowering stage
3. Following water treatments from flowering till harvest with an interval of 5 to 7 days.

At these growing stages it was crucial to maintain an optimal hygiene in the water system, as the plants are more susceptible for diseases in these periods. Also careful removal of infected plant parts was advised.