Can you grow strawberries in the tropics? What are the temperature requirements for growing strawberries?

Strawberries can be grown in the tropics.

Strawberries generally grow in warm climates and are not cold-tolerant. Strawberries are native to South America and mainly distributed in Asia, Europe and America. Strawberries grow in Hebei, Shandong and many southern provinces and cities in China. Hainan also has strawberry bases.

Strawberries like warm and cool climate. When the growth temperature of strawberry root system is 5-30℃, the temperature is higher than 30℃, and when the sunshine is strong, shading measures should be taken.

Requirements for water Because strawberry has shallow roots, large leaves and strong transpiration of leaves and stems, it requires sufficient water supply during the whole growth period.

If there is water shortage during germination, it will hinder the normal growth of stems and leaves, and affect the opening of flowers and the normal development of fruits. Water shortage in breeding period will affect the occurrence of stolons and the rooting of seedlings. ?

The growth of strawberries requires the same amount of water. The water requirement of strawberry in early spring should be lower than 70% of the maximum soil water capacity, and fruit growth and maturity need more water, and the soil water content should be kept above 80% of the maximum soil water capacity. After the fruit is harvested, the plant enters the vigorous growth period, and the soil water content should be about 70% of the maximum soil water capacity. In autumn and September, plants accumulate nutrients and form flower buds, and the water demand decreases, but it should still be kept at the maximum soil water content.

Moderate irrigation at fruit maturity is one of the key measures to ensure high yield of strawberry.

If the water is insufficient at this time, the fruit will not fully expand, the fruit will be small, and the yield will be significantly reduced. However, strawberry's demand for water is limited. Too much soil moisture is not only difficult to cultivate and manage, but also affects the normal growth and development of strawberries, sometimes causing leaves to turn yellow, wilting, falling off or dead seedlings, fruit rot, causing plant diseases, reducing the cold resistance of strawberries during overwintering, and even dying.

Therefore, too much irrigation is not enough. In addition, strawberries are not resistant to waterlogging, so drainage equipment should be equipped when planting in rainy season or low-lying land, and attention should be paid to drainage and waterlogging prevention. Requirements for light Strawberries are light-loving plants, but they can also withstand slight shading. Overwintering leaves remain green in spring and have photosynthesis function.