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  1. Cornell University Blog Service
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    Strawberries: Fruit is deformed, very small, or nubby at …

    • Tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris, feeds on the flowers, causing the berries to deform when they grow. Feeding by nymphs causes the most severe damage, and a threshold of one nymph per ever… See more

    Frost Injury

    Light frost injury will sometimes cause deformed berries, but this is usually associated with blackened centers in at least some adjacent flowers. More frost damage inf… See more

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    Boron Deficiency

    Boron is the most commonly deficient micronutrient in strawberry plantings as it is very prone to leaching. Boron deficiency causes many symptoms, but among the most obvio… See more

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    Poor Pollination

    Poorly pollinated berries tend to be small with a rough, dimpled, seedy appearance similar to that of boron deficiency. More strawberry pollination information. See more

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    Phyllody

    Phyllody describes leaf-life structures developing in the place of fruit or flower parts. There are infectious and non-infectious causes of phyllody. Affected fruit are not mar… See more

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    What causes deformed strawberry fruit?
    This article discusses the causes of deformed strawberry fruit. Frost damage is the most common abiotic factor causing misshapen strawberry fruit. Temperatures lower than 30°F kill the pistil (female part) of strawberry flowers, resulting in deformed fruit.
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    Small or misshapen strawberries | UMN Extension

    Learn about the causes and solutions for small or deformed strawberry fruit, such as poor pollination, tarnished plant bug, frost damage, weed pressure, and more. Find tips on how to manage pollinators, insects, diseases, nutrients, …

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  4. Strawberry Plants
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    Deformed Strawberries – Strawberry Plants

    Feb 10, 2022 · Learn what causes deformed strawberries to be nubbins, button berries, cockscomb or fasciated. Find out how to prevent or fix these problems with proper cultivation, pest control and weed management.

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    Why Are My Strawberries So Small and Deformed: …

    Jul 18, 2024 · When my strawberries end up small and deformed, it’s an indication that something’s not quite right, ranging from environmental factors to pest issues. It’s essential to identify the underlying causes in order to address …

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    Misshapen Strawberries: What Causes Deformed …

    Dec 22, 2022 · Learn why strawberries can be misshapen and how to identify the possible causes, such as poor pollination, frost damage, nutrient deficiency, or insect pests. Find out if deformed strawberries are edible and how to prevent …

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    What causes small and deformed fruit?
    Several different factors can cause small or deformed fruit, which reduces marketable yield and increases picking time. Before attempting to remedy the problem, first identify the cause. Factors causing small or deformed fruit include: Better pollination leads to larger fruit.

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    What is a deformed Strawberry called?
    There are different names for a deformed strawberry. The most common two names for such berries are “nubbins” and “button berries.” Of course, the more generic adjectives are also often applied: mutant strawberries, deformed strawberries, runt strawberries, monster strawberries, etc. What Causes Deformed Strawberries?

    Deformed Strawberries – Strawberry Plants

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    What causes deformed strawberry fruit?
    This article discusses the causes of deformed strawberry fruit. Frost damage is the most common abiotic factor causing misshapen strawberry fruit. Temperatures lower than 30°F kill the pistil (female part) of strawberry flowers, resulting in deformed fruit.

    Abiotic Factors may Cause Deformed Strawberry Fruit

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    How can you tell if a fruit has a deformity?
    This can be discerned vs. other types of deformity by fruit that has variable seed size. The large seeds were pollinated, and the small seeds were not. This happens more commonly in the spring after cool weather, and frost protection in the form of row covers has limited bee activity.

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    Can a frost damaged Strawberry Blossom make a deformed fruit?
    More frost damage information. Frost injured strawberry blossoms will make deformed fruit. Boron is the most commonly deficient micronutrient in strawberry plantings as it is very prone to leaching. Boron deficiency causes many symptoms, but among the most obvious are deformed berries …

    Strawberries: Fruit is deformed, very small, or nubby at the tips

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    What causes fasciated fruit?
    Fasciation, which results in fasciated fruit, is suspected to be influenced by environmental conditions in fall, such as a too short day length that affects flower bud development. Fasciated fruit may not necessarily mean they are defective.

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  10. Epic Gardening
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    15 Common Problems With Strawberry Plants - Epic …

    Oct 6, 2023 · Learn how to fix common issues with strawberry fruits, crowns, and leaves, such as lack of pollination, mold, pests, and diseases. Find out the causes and solutions for small, deformed, or rotten berries, holes in fruit, and plant …

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    Abiotic Factors may Cause Deformed Strawberry Fruit

    Jun 8, 2020 · This article discusses the abiotic factors that may cause deformed strawberry fruit. Unevenly developed strawberry fruit (Figure 1): Frost damage is probably the most common abiotic factor causing misshapen strawberry fruit.

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  12. University of Minnesota Extension
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