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Maximum strawberry yield

Mivena develops specialised fertilization programmes for strawberries, both field-grown and substrate cultivation. No generic formulas, but targeted solutions that match your growing system.

We recommend a combination of basic fertilization with Field-Cote CRF and water-soluble fertilizers Granusol WSF and Granufert WSF. This approach ensures optimal nutrient delivery, promoting healthy growth and maximising yield.

Using Field-Cote CRF for controlled nutrient release, paired with the quick response of Granusol WSF and Granufert WSF, guarantees maximum performance for your strawberry crops.

Step 1

Which growing system do you use?

Select your system to see the fertilization programme that matches your situation.

Field-grown

Open field or plastic mulch. Field-Cote CRF as base at planting, steered weekly by Granusol WSF fertigation.

Substrate

Coco, rockwool or perlite. Horti-Cote Plus CRF mixed into substrate, steered via 1- or 2-tank Granusol WSF drip.

Step 2

Fertilization programme per growth stage

Based on Mivena’s official strawberry programmes. CRF provides stable base nutrition; Granusol WSF enables precise weekly steering.

Growth stage	Nutritional need	Recommended product	Target
🌿 At planting	Balanced N-P-K base, slow release throughout season	Field-Cote CRF 18+8+12+CaO+6MgO+TE 4M June bearing: 200–250 kg/ha once · Everbearing: 6M, 300–350 kg/ha once	Single application covers full base nutrition for the season
🌾 Building the plant	Balanced N:K 1:1, calcium for cell structure	Granufert WSF 15+6+14+3MgO+8,5CaO+TE June bearing: 20–40 kg/week/ha · Without CRF: 40–60 kg/week/ha Everbearing: 10–30 kg/week/ha · Without CRF: 30–40 kg/week/ha	Leaf & root development, stable vegetative growth
🌸 Flowering	Higher K, calcium for fruit set & firmness	Granufert WSF 13+6+24+3MgO+6CaO+TE June bearing: 40–60 kg/week/ha · Without CRF: 60–80 kg/week/ha Everbearing: 30–40 kg/week/ha · Without CRF: 40–60 kg/week/ha	N:K 1:2 — flower development & fruit set
🍓 Fruit & harvest	Max potassium for quality & shelf life	Granufert WSF 6+8+30+2MgO+TE June bearing: 60–80 kg/week/ha · Without CRF: 80–100 kg/week/ha Everbearing: 40–60 kg/week/ha · Without CRF: 60–70 kg/week/ha	N:K 1:3 — firm fruit, high Brix, shelf life

Growth stage	Nutritional need	Recommended product	Target
🌿 When planting	Balanced controlled release base nutrition for establishment and early propagation growth	Field-Cote CRF 18+8+12+CaO+6MgO+TE 4–6M 200–280 kg/ha once	Supports uniform plant establishment and steady early development
🌱 Before laying out the runners	Balanced controlled release nutrition to support runner formation and continued propagation growth	Field-Cote CRF 18+8+12+CaO+6MgO+TE 4–6M 200–240 kg/ha once	Maintains plant vigour and supports healthy runner production
🌱 Rooting focus	High phosphate foliar support to stimulate rooting and improve establishment of young plants	Granusol WSF 10+52+10+MgO+TE + MV10 5 kg/ha every 2 weeks	Promotes strong rooting and better establishment
🌿 Vegetative support	Balanced foliar feeding when the focus is on active plant growth and leaf development	Granusol WSF 27+15+12+MgO+TE + MV10 5 kg/ha every 2 weeks	Supports vigour, leaf development and overall plant growth

Growth stage	Nutritional need	Recommended product	Target
🌿 At planting	Balanced base nutrition with controlled release throughout the establishment phase	Field-Cote CRF 18+8+12+CaO+6MgO+TE 4M 250–300 kg/ha once	Supports uniform establishment, rooting and steady early plant development
🌱 Rooting focus	High phosphate foliar support to stimulate root initiation and early root development	Granusol WSF 10+52+10+MgO+TE + MV10 5 kg/ha every 2 weeks	Promotes strong rooting and better plant establishment
🌿 Vegetative support	Balanced foliar nutrition when the focus is more on plant growth and development	Granusol WSF 27+15+12+MgO+TE + MV10 5 kg/ha every 2 weeks	Supports active growth, leaf development and plant vigour

Growth stage	Nutritional need	Recommended product	Target
🌿 Before filling	Pre-charged slow-release base in substrate	Horti-Cote Plus CRF 16+6+11+2MgO+TE 4–6M 1–2 kg/m³ standard · Trayplants: 3–6 kg/m³	Match CRF release to planned crop length
🌾 Building the plant	Balanced N:K 1:1, calcium for structure	Granusol WSF GREEN 17+10+17+12CaO+TE 1-tank · 100 kg/1,000 L, dosed 1% · EC 1.2 mS/cm + Tank B: Granusol WSF 10+10+30+6MgO+TE 2-tank A+B option · Each 100 kg/1,000 L	Build leaf area & roots. Monitor EC weekly
🌸 Flowering	Increasing K + calcium for fruit set	Granusol WSF GREEN 17+10+17+12CaO+TE or: GREEN + RED 40–80 → 60–80 kg/week/ha · EC 1.5 mS/cm	N:K 1:1 → 1:2, pollination & fruit set
🍓 Fruit setting	High K + Ca for size & cell wall firmness	Granusol WSF GREEN + RED 60–100 kg/week/ha · N:K 1:2 · EC 1.5 mS/cm	Maximise fruit set & size
🍓 Harvest period	Maximum potassium for quality & Brix	Granusol WSF RED + BLUE 60–100 kg/week/ha · N:K 1:3 · EC 1.5 · Drain EC 1.3–1.7	Firm, high-Brix fruit. Optimal shelf life

Growth stage	Nutritional need	Recommended product	Target
🌿 Before filling	Pre-charged controlled release base nutrition for uniform trayplant establishment and early propagation growth	Horti-Cote Plus CRF 16+6+11+2MgO+TE 6M 3–6 kg/m³	Provides a stable nutrient base in substrate and supports uniform rooting and early development
🌱 Rooting focus	High phosphate support to stimulate rooting and improve establishment of young trayplants	Granusol WSF 10+52+10+MgO+TE + MV10 Foliar application: 5 kg/ha every 2 weeks Fertigation: 40–80 kg/week/ha · Drip EC: 1.2 mS/cm	Promotes strong root initiation and uniform trayplant establishment
🌿 Vegetative support	Balanced nutrition when the focus is on active plant growth and leaf development	Granusol WSF 27+15+12+MgO+TE + MV10 Foliar application: 5 kg/ha every 2 weeks Fertigation: 40–80 kg/week/ha · Drip EC: 1.2 mS/cm	Supports vigour, balanced growth and healthy trayplant development