Effect of different growing media on pomological and phytochemical parameters of Fragaria vesca Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder' and Fragaria xananassa Modified Letter Turned CommaCamarosa': a comparative study

BackgroundStrawberries are one of the most widely cultivated fruits in the world, and their popularity continues to grow due to their unique taste, high nutritional value, and numerous health benefits. The success of strawberry cultivation depends largely on the quality of the growing media used. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in soilless media as a sustainable alternative to traditional soil-based growing methods. This study aimed to compare the effect of different growing media, both soil and soilless (Hydroponic Production System) media, on the fruit quality and phytochemical contents of two cultivars of strawberry (Yellow Wonder and Camarosa) in a greenhouse.ResultsThe values of Fruit weight, fruit firmness, and SSC were higher in soilless media than in soil media. In addition, Modified Letter Turned CommaCamarosa & apos; was higher than Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder & apos; in these characteristics. The rates of glucose and fructose were higher in soil media than soilless media, and Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder & apos; was higher than Modified Letter Turned CommaCamarosa & apos; in the rates of glucose and fructose. The values of total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity were higher in soil media, and also Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder & apos; was found to have more total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity than Modified Letter Turned CommaCamarosa & apos;. In terms of mineral contents, Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder & apos; had higher values than Modified Letter Turned CommaCamrosa & apos; in both media. When the results of the study were examined in general, Camarosa red strawberry variety was found to be higher than Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder & apos; in pomological characteristics.ConclusionsPomological values increased in both strawberry cultivar in soilless media. In terms of phytochemical properties, the Modified Letter Turned CommaYellow Wonder & apos; had higher values than the Modified Letter Turned CommaCamarosa & apos;. Also, Phytochemical contents were higher in the soil media compared to the soilless media.