Smart Strategies for Thriving Berry Cultivation
Insights and Practical Tips for Success in the Field
In recent years, berry cultivation has become one of the fastest-growing and most profitable sectors in agriculture. The increasing demand for strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries year-round and with high quality requires growers to optimize every step of the cultivation process. Success depends not only on variety or climate but mainly on the precision of irrigation, fertilization, and environmental control.
Berries are a sensitive crop, reacting quickly to slight changes in soil conditions, water quality, and nutrients. Professional growers rely on advanced technologies, especially in regions challenged by hard water, salinity, or poor drainage.
Useful Tips for Precise and High-Quality Berry Growing
1. Precise Irrigation According to Plant Needs
Berries require consistent soil moisture – neither too much nor too little. Over-irrigation risks root rot; under-irrigation reduces fruit quality and yield. Drip irrigation combined with a quality dosing pump ensures accurate water supply.
At Meshek 6, Israel, owner Mr. Udi Nahshon faced uneven watering and growth caused by an old pump. After switching to Tefen’s MixRite pumps, he shares:
“The fertilizer mixes evenly with the water, and the growth across all areas of the field is now consistent. The MixRite pumps are strong, reliable, and promote uniform plant growth, and as a bonus they deliver water without spraying; there’s no more mud, mosquitoes, or unwanted wildlife.”
Similarly, raspberry grower Mr. Eduardo López Moreno in Mexico reports:
“We installed MixRite in one sector and compared it to the gasoline motor system. With MixRite, we saw savings in fertilizer and fuel.”
Mr. Nahshon, Israel
Mr. Moreno, Mexico
2. Accurate Fertilization According to Growth Stages
Injecting fertilizer through the irrigation system allows precise adjustment of plant nutrition from vegetative growth to fruit maturation.
Agronomist Eng. Francisco Javier Angulo Randon from Mexico explains:
“Growers who switched to MixRite report real, measurable results: precise fertilization, improved control, and uniform production. They save time and money, and fruit quality speaks for itself.”
Mr. Moreno confirms improved plant health:
“Plants treated with MixRite showed notably stronger vitality, especially in new shoots and stems.”
Eng. Angulo Randon, Mexico
3. Control of pH and EC Values
Berries require soil with specific acidity (pH 5.5–6.5). In alkaline water areas, acidification with MixRite pumps ensures stable flow without harmful pH or electrical conductivity (EC) fluctuations.
Mr. Moreno highlights: “Using MixRite allows efficient use of fertilizers and chemicals, precise dosing without sudden EC or pH shifts, and fuel and maintenance savings without external motors.”
Mr. Moreno observed reduced leaf damage after switching:
“When fertilizing with the gasoline motor, the edges of new leaves were burned. With MixRite, we had better control of electrical conductivity and never saw leaf damage.” He adds: “With MixRite, we have more precise control of electrical conductivity – we make adjustments using a conductivity meter.”
As irrigation operations manager at Agrícola San José de La Costeña, Eng. Jaime Parada emphasizes:
“The MixRite pumps provide precise and stable dosing of fertilizers and agrochemicals, maintaining stable pH and EC levels without fluctuations. This enables efficient nutrient use, fuel savings, and low maintenance, significantly benefiting plant and fruit health. The difference between fields using MixRite and other systems is clearly visible even in satellite images.”
When Growth Is Uniform – Profitability Rises
MixRite technology proves itself worldwide, especially with sensitive crops like berries. In Israel and Mexico, where growing conditions are challenging, MixRite pumps by Tefen provide cleaner environments, uniform growth, improved yields, and higher efficiency.
About Tefen Flow and Dosing Solutions Ltd.
Tefen is an Israeli company with over 50 years of experience developing and manufacturing flow and dosing solutions for agricultural and industrial applications. Tefen manufactures and exports MixRite Pumps to over 100 countries, serving agricultural customers worldwide.
