Growing strawberries in demanding mountain conditions
The strawberry plantation in Ustjanowa is located in the Bieszczady Mountains, where spring production is strongly affected by cold nights, rapid temperature changes and the risk of late frost. These conditions require a protection system that supports both plant development and the daily organisation of the plantation.
The project combined two complementary AGRIMPEX solutions: black mulching agrotextile installed around the plants and a seasonal crop cover used during periods of increased weather risk.
Preparing an orderly plantation system
The plantation was established on raised, single-row beds. This arrangement improved access to the plants and made maintenance and harvesting more convenient.
Black 50 g/m² mulching agrotextile was used to limit weed growth, reduce direct contact between the fruit and the soil and improve the overall appearance of the plantation. The material also helped create clearly defined planting rows.
Protection during critical spring nights
AGRIMPEX Agroflex 25 g/m² was used when temperatures dropped in spring. The material created an additional protective layer above the plants while remaining flexible enough to adapt to the developing crop.
According to observations from the plantation, the cover provided valuable protection during nights when temperatures fell to approximately –5°C to –6°C.
Combining mulching and crop protection
The implementation shows the benefits of using different materials as parts of one production system. The mulching agrotextile supported permanent weed control and plantation hygiene, while the crop cover could be introduced temporarily when weather conditions required additional protection.
This flexible approach allowed the grower to respond to local conditions without relying on a single material for every function.
Practical value of the project
The final plantation was more orderly, easier to maintain and better prepared for the specific climate of the Bieszczady region. The project also provides a clear example of how AGRIMPEX products can be combined according to the crop, production stage and expected weather risk.
