9/27/2022 - By Dr. Tom Reed

Just down the road from Harrell’s headquarters in Lakeland, FL is Plant City, the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World” with over 11,000 ac of production. The growing season is currently underway, and berries will soon again be harvested for the winter market.

POLYON® Fertilizer and Strawberries

Strawberry growers in Florida utilize Harrell's POLYON^® controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) blends for greater yields and quality. Harrell’s CRF is typically applied in a band prior to bed formation, providing a strong nutritional base and this single application before the bed is formed, will provide months of nutrition for the high value crop. Harrell’s POLYON^® fertilizer blends are the primary source of nutrients that allow the grower options for fertilizer supplementation. Harrell’sMAX^® and Harrell’sBio-MAX^® products, foliar or drench, applied can provide in-season secondary and micro-nutritional value, as well as the potential to enhance nutrient uptake in strawberry production.

Benefits

POLYON^® fertilizer's benefits to growers include increased operational productivity, nutrient efficiency and reduced environmental impact compared to the traditional fertilizer sources. Just to name a few benefits. Harrell's POLYON® controlled-release fertilizer blends are customized for each grower’s needs providing a predictable rate of nutrients under specified conditions, allowing you to specifically control nutrient application and uptake from one application.

Research

The effects of POLYON® fertilizer in strawberry production and the increased efficacy it provides in crop nutrient uptake, are undoubtedly evident. While we continue to study the long-term benefits of POLYON® fertilizer on strawberry crops and how it can and will improve large scale production; be sure to check back to our Harrell's blog page for more updates and to read all about the benefits that POLYON® fertilizer can provide for you and your crops.

To find the right Harrell’s fertilizer product for you and your production operation, reach out to your local Harrell's Rep.