Study the Effect of Mulch on Yield of some Strawberry

Mulch is a soil surface cover which produces favorite microclimate for plants' growth and yield. In order to determine suitable mulch types and Strawberry cultivar fitted to Ardabil climate a split plot experiment based on randomized complete block design with three replications was conducted in experimental field of Mohaghegh Ardabili University during 20013-2014. In this study, four mulching methods, including Straw (5 cm), black plastic, light plastic and without mulch (control) were placed in main plots, and various cultivars, including Pazhero, Paros and Queeneliza were placed in subplots, respectively. Analysis of variance showed that the effect of cultivar and mulching methods were significant for more of traits. The interaction between mulch type and strawberry cultivar were significant. With respect to traits such as final yield, soil moisture, fruit quality and weed control, black plastic mulch was best cover for Ardabil condition. Also among studied cultivars, Paros had the highest fruit quality and compatibility in this situation. According to these results, Paros cultivar with black plastic mulch cultivation is recommended for Ardabil climate condition.

Plastic , Paros, Pazhero, Queeneliza, Straw