Strawberry Cultivation under Diverse Agro-Climatic Conditions of India

Abstract

In India, strawberry performs equally well in climates that are characteristically temperate in the northern latitudes, sub-tropical in the plains, or tropical at high altitude. In spite of attractive fruits and pleasing flavor, strawberry cultivation is still in its infancy in India primarily because of its perishable nature. Recently, some business houses have set up a number of pilot projects for large-scale strawberry production. Farmers in the sub-tropics in the vicinity of an urban center, such as New Delhi, have profitably cultivated strawberries during the winter months using plant material propagated in the hill states of India. Strawberry growers in the hills, thus, have a two-pronged earning potential from strawberry cultivation. Comparison of cultivars and economics of strawberry cultivation is presented.