Damyang County in Gwangju is urging farmers to manage heat stress as extreme heat and humid weather continue, raising concerns about damage to strawberry seedlings.
August is a critical month for producing high-quality strawberry seedlings and for the differentiation of flower buds, which is essential for future production.
Given that the growth conditions during this period significantly impact the quantity and quality of strawberry production, careful management to reduce heat stress is necessary.
The Damyang Agricultural Technology Center is providing on-site technical support to farmers, advising on shading and ventilation in greenhouses, appropriate irrigation, balanced nutrient management, and pest and disease prevention.
On days when heat advisories are in effect, farmers are encouraged to work during the cooler early morning or evening hours and to avoid working in greenhouses during the hottest part of the day to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Park Hong-young, head of the Damyang Agricultural Technology Center, stated, “I hope farmers pay special attention to basic management practices such as shading and ventilation in strawberry greenhouses, appropriate irrigation and nutrient management, and pest and disease prevention throughout August.”
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