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Strawberry farmer Hans Schimpf fights against mushrooms and new challenges!
Farmer Hans Schimpf from Poing defends his strawberry field against challenges such as soil fungi and experiments with new varieties.
Strawberry farmer Hans Schimpf fights against mushrooms and new challenges!
In picturesque Angelbrechting, not far from Poing, farmer Hans Schimpf has specialized in the new season with his strawberry field. With over 35 years of experience growing strawberries, he has built a solid reputation and now relies on innovative methods to extend the season. Schimpf grows both early and late-bearing strawberry varieties, including the juicy Korona and the particularly sweet Marika strawberries, to suit his customers' tastes and provide them with year-round enjoyment. Mercury reports, that all these varieties are designed to be marketed directly, which means that they must be consumed quickly.
An important step in Schimpf's strategy was the switch to Frigo strawberries. These special seedlings are taken from mother plants in winter and stored at -1°C. Plantura explains that this treatment provides a cold stimulus for the plants, which promotes flowering induction. The first fruits can be harvested within a few weeks of planting - fresh enjoyment until late summer. Schimpf emphasizes that this variant is more robust and offers a larger selection of varieties, allowing him to increase the diversity of his crop.
Challenges in growing strawberries
But the path to the perfect strawberry field is not without difficulties. This season, a pesky soil fungus called Verticillium has caused the strawberry field to close early. According to Mercury This fungus can significantly affect plant growth. Schimpf has grown potatoes in the same fields in the past, which has had a negative impact on the strawberry harvest. In order to improve the quality of his fruit, he plans to stop growing potatoes altogether in the future.
Strawberries are not only a popular fruit, but also extremely varied in terms of what they offer. Strawberryprofi.de informed that there are numerous varieties with different flavors and properties that are suitable for both cakes and direct consumption. This knowledge of the right varieties is of great importance for Schimpf in order to be able to optimally respond to the preferences of its customers.
Schimpf remains optimistic and is determined to further develop his strawberry field. With a good hand, fresh ideas and a focus on quality, he will not only overcome his challenges, but also take his strawberry harvest to a new level. The season has only just begun, and customers can already feel the anticipation of the sweet fruits!