.3.2 Soil type
The best soil for strawberry production is deep, well drained sandy loam, well supplied with humu (over 2% organic matter). Heavy clay soils that are usually poorly drained, encourage disease development, and impede precisely timed field operations. Coarse textured sandy soils are often infertile and droughty, and require more frequent irrigation and greater attention to fertilization practices.
Strawberries will respond positively to high contents of organic matter in the soil, but application of fresh manure should be avoided.