Strawberries

Soil Fumigation has worked hand-in-hand with strawberry farmers for over 50 years to produce large, healthy yields of ripe, delicious strawberries.

TriEst Ag Group recommends fumigation for strawberry fields because the long, profitable growing seasons leave little time for the soil to recuperate between plantings. This means that the many different soil-borne pathogens inhabit the soil for many, many generations of strawberry plants and they thrive without a thorough treatment that soil fumigation with Chloropicrin provides.

Research with Chloropicrin products has shown that while they do shift the soil microbial composition, often they are simply reducing the abundance from harmful organisms and allowing beneficial organisms to thrive.

Additionally, Chloropicrin is able to promote levels of beneficial microbes like Trichoderma, Bacilius, and Pseudomonas. These microbes are important in root formation.

You can see evidence of this in this Apple trial that was done over the course of 2 years in Eau Claire, MI.

The Growing Solution

Maximizing plant growth and yield starts with healthy, disease-managed soil. Soil fumigation with Chloropicrin is a proven solution used worldwide to improve soil health and create a vigorous growing environment for strawberries. By rebalancing soil microbiology, Chloropicrin reduces harmful organisms while supporting beneficial ones.

Extensive university research shows that Chloropicrin and its blends provide effective management of soilborne diseases and nematodes. Healthier soil leads directly to stronger plants and improved crop performance. As a true fumigant, Chloropicrin moves efficiently through the soil and breaks down into natural plant nutrients within 10 to 14 days under optimal conditions. This short plant-back interval offers growers a key advantage over many other fumigants.

With its broad benefits, Chloropicrin is the most versatile fumigant for strawberry production, helping growers achieve higher yields, improved fruit quality, and a stronger return on investment.