Strawberries

Queensland grows about 600 ha of strawberries each year, mainly along the coastal strip from Caboolture to Eumundi. The Bundaberg area has also become a significant production region in recent years, and small areas of strawberries are also grown on the Atherton Tableland, around Brisbane, in the Lockyer Valley, and on the Darling Downs and Granite Belt. Approximately 150 growers are involved in the industry, and farms range in size from 5000 to 5 million plants. The industry is worth about $130 million to the Queensland economy.

eResearch Archive

• eResearch Archive (eRA)
  Published papers, reports and presentations from the department

Crop management

Incorporating best practice into your business

• Strawberry: best soil, water and nutrient management practices (PDF downloads from eRA)
  A guide to better soil, water and nutrient management practices for the South East Queensland strawberry industry

Pests and diseases

• Pests and diseases
  A guide to the major pests and diseases that affect strawberry crops in Queensland
• Agvet chemicals and residues
  Use of chemicals in agriculture

Harvesting

• Harvesting, yields and prices
  When to harvest, and what yields and prices to expect when producing strawberries

Producing horticultural crops

• Horticulture and climate change
  Climate change challenges and opportunities for horticulture industries

Information for new growers

• Frequently asked questions 
  Information on varieties, planting, nutrition, irrigation, chemical spraying and more
• Strawberry land and climate requirements
  Information about the ideal growing conditions for strawberries