๐ Prevent Semidormancy and Boost Strawberry Yield Indoors by Supplemental Far-Red Light
10/15/20251 min read
A 2025 study highlights how supplemental Far-Red light can address a key limitation in indoor strawberry cultivation.
๐ The problem:
Short-day (SD) strawberry cultivars need short photoperiods to induce flowering. But under continuous short days, they may enter semidormancyโa growth-slowing state that causes shorter stems, reduced vigor, and lower fruit yields.
๐ก The solution:
Adding Far-Red light improved plant morphology and productivity:
Prevented semidormancy symptoms
Increased fruit yield and marketable quality
Improved sugar content (ยฐBrix) and Brix-to-titratable acidity ratio
Promoted stronger vegetative growth
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Actionable recommendation for growers:
In indoor farms using short-day lighting, integrate Far-Red LEDs to maintain active growth, prevent semidormancy, and boost overall yield and fruit quality in SD strawberry cultivars.
๐ Source: Lin et al. (2025). Supplemental Far-red Light Prevents Semidormancy and Enhances Yield and Fruit Quality of Short-day Strawberry in Indoor Production. HortTechnology 2025, Volume 35: Issue 5, 663 โ 670