Prospects for growing strawberries are being studied in the Bahamas

According to BAMSI farm manager Ayrett Lightbourne, the Bahamas Agricultural and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) is currently studying the cultivation of wild strawberries with an eye to market potential and the opportunity to train Bahamians in the various techniques involved in harvesting and grading strawberries. . After a successful season, the possibility of expanding the acreage next year is being considered, EastFruit reports with reference to FreshPlaza. Lightbourne noted that strawberries were previously grown in the Bahamas about 25 years ago, a fact that is little known and indicates that strawberries are among a number of crops that have the potential to grow well in the country's climate. He urged vigilance against root diseases and implementing a robust spray program to control fungal diseases, which is critical to successful berry production. The seasonal growth of strawberries, which bloom in winter and stop blooming by early spring, has been noted as a key aspect ...