Potential of vermicompost tea to improve growth, yield and fruit characteristics of strawberry grown hydroponically

The use of vermicompost tea is of great benefit to sustainable agriculture. The current study was conducted to evaluate the effect of vermicompost tea solution on growth, yield and fruit quantity and quality characteristics of strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa ‘Gaviota’) in the soilless culture system. Experimental treatments consisted of Hoagland solution supplemented with different concentrations of vermicompost tea (۰, ۱۰, ۱۵ and ۲۵%). Results indicated that vermicompost tea had a positive effect on yield and most quantitative and qualitative fruit traits compared to untreated plants. The highest root fresh weight, flower number, fruit weight and vitamin C content was obtained with ۱۵ and ۲۵% vermicompost tea included in the nutrient solution. In addition, the highest fruit number and yield belonged to ۱۵% vermicompost tea. These results support the use of vermicompost tea as a potential option for strawberry production.

کلیدواژه ها:

Fragaria ×ananassa ، soiless culture ، vermicompost extract ، yield.