Overview

Successful berry production requires a high level of management. Berry producers must consider soil conditions, marketing, irrigation, pest management and variety selection.

Though production can be a challenge, good demand for seasonal berries can be profitable.

General

Commercial berry production

Learn about site requirements, costs, labour requirements and more.

Soil for berry production

How to properly prepare the soil before planting your crops.

Berry varieties

Recommendations for general planting, limited/regional planting and trial planting.

Handling and storage

Extend the fresh quality of berries through proper handling, storage and transportation.

Ontario Crop Protection Hub

Find pest management strategies and detailed information on pest control products.

CropIPM

Information to help you identify, monitor and manage pests specific to your crop.

Ontario Fruit Growers blog

Get news, industry updates and resources on berries and other fruit.

Berry crop establishment and production costs

Find out how much it costs to start and run a berry farm.

Cost of production

Learn about the economics and costs of production for growing berries.

Pest management

Pathogen resistance to fungicides

Learn how to reduce fungicide resistance in berry crops.

Spotted wing drosophila

Learn strategies for controlling spotted wing drosophila on berry crops.

Strawberries

Home gardens

Information on growing strawberries for home gardens or small-scale production.

Strawberry varieties

Information on origin, season, characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and more.

Irrigation for frost protection

Learn about types of frost and how to protect your strawberry plants from frost injury.

Temperature management

Keep strawberries at the right temperature to maximize post-harvest fruit quality.

Day-neutral strawberries

Guide for producers on marketing, growing and caring for day-neutral strawberries.

Pest management for day-neutral strawberries

Strategies for weed control and managing pests and diseases.

Low tunnel production systems

Research findings on extending the day-neutral strawberry season with this system.

Substrate trials on day-neutral strawberries

Research findings on different substrate and irrigation/fertigation methods.

Strawberry aphids

Learn how to identify them from other aphids and methods for pest control.

Leaf diseases

Learn how to identify diseases on strawberry leaves.

Raspberries

Raspberry varieties

Information on origin, season, characteristics, strengths, weaknesses and more.

Raspberry insects and diseases

Learn how to identify insects and diseases on raspberry canes.

Grow in tunnels and greenhouses

Learn the basics, including structure, flower bud initiation and dormancy.

Maximize yields in tunnels and greenhouses

Learn concepts for maximizing raspberry yields, including cane density, growth control and trellising.

Potted raspberries in high tunnels

Research findings on shelf life, fruit quality, yields and pest and diseases using this system.

Blueberries

Soil pH

Learn the importance of growing blueberries in acidic soil that meets the plant’s needs.

Home gardens

Information on growing blueberries for home gardens or small-scale production.

Blueberry maggots

Learn about maggot activity, regulation and how to identify larvae and adults.

Blueberry maggot certification

Join the certification program to ship blueberries out of the restricted area in Ontario.

Scale insects on blueberries

Learn about their effect on plants and how to identify the different varieties.

Other berries

Elderberries

Information on growing elderberries for home gardens or small-scale production.

Currants and gooseberries

Information on growing currants and gooseberries for home gardens or small-scale production.