Our Research

The latest look at strawberry cultivar trials, and how they have been performing at our two research centers.

Variety testing is an important part of the research we do at the U of MN. We put classic and newer varieties to the test to determine how they stand up to challenges specific to different areas of the state. 

Quantity or quality? Fruit growers rely on both, but how is quality measured?

Harvesting can be tricky for a fruit that doesn’t change color. So how do we know when a kiwiberry is ready to harvest?

Can spraying essential oils protect ripening berries from invasive spotted-wing drosophila?

The ability for a plant to become invasive depends on a number of factors like growth rate, flower longevity, and reproductive capability. Seed germination falls under this last category and may be telling about the future of kiwiberry production.

Are you interested in growing strawberries with reduced labor or on marginal land? We are testing a raised gutter growing system to meet those goals.

How do you market a new fruit that most people have never tried? Read more to find out how kiwiberries are piquing consumer interest.

Kiwiberry is an exciting new fruit crop for Minnesota. Our researchers are working on the many aspects of growing kiwiberry, which includes evaluating the plant for invasive potential.