21+ hour, 12+ min ago   (267+ words) Pepino melon cultivation is gaining ground among farmers and home gardeners in Kanthalloor, a hill settlement in Kerala's Idukki district. The fruit, botanically classified as Solanum muricatum and also known as sweet cucumber, is retailing for up to ₹200 (US$2.40) per…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (114+ words) Hortidaily A recent study highlights the importance of managing temperature and light intensity for successful off-season watermelon production in greenhouses The improved conditions also supported larger leaves, earlier flowering and a higher number of female flowers Pollen production and anther…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (666+ words) In recent years, blueberry cultivation has undergone a profound transformation driven by the need to improve production efficiency, yield stability, and fruit quality for increasingly demanding markets. One of the most significant shifts has been the move away from traditional…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (153+ words) Growing strawberries in the mountains means they can be harvested even in summer, despite the high temperatures. "Harvesting began in mid-May and will continue until the end of October," explains Mara Bertaiola of Kingfruit, the company that owns the Fragolà…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (163+ words) A collective success despite an extraordinary yearWhile the results speak for themselves, the season was by no means a walk in the park. "This year has been one of record-breaking events," explains the president of AIFLG. Storms, two successive episodes…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (231+ words) Hortidaily Brazil's strawberry imports reached a record 42,100 tons in 2025, the highest volume in the recent data series, according to a market bulletin released on July 2 by the Rural Economy Department (Deral), part of Paraná's Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (506+ words) "Growing under greenhouse conditions and soilless systems gives us the ability to control the growing environment with far greater precision, and we expect that greater control to translate into more consistent production, improved commercial fruit quality, and greater uniformity between…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (233+ words) Hortidaily Even with irrigation in place, a variety of factors can leave strawberry, raspberry and blackberry crops short of water A new biostimulant is designed to help plants use available water more efficiently Maikel van den Berg explains how the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (311+ words) Two complementary studies from the USDA Agricultural Research Service are providing new insights into the factors that influence strawberry color at harvest and throughout postharvest storage, offering valuable guidance for growers, breeders, and supply chain stakeholders focused on delivering high-quality…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (550+ words) Growers will receive an update on UK horticulture policy next week at Fruit Focus 2026, where the NFU Fruit Forum will host a discussion on the sector's priorities, opportunities and challenges. Fruit Focus is marking its 40th anniversary this year. The main…...