Conventional & Organic Systems

February in the coastal strawberry regions is a high-management window. Plants are

transitioning from establishment into active vegetative growth, early flowering, and

carbohydrate demand, all while operating under cool soils, high humidity, and disease

pressure. Nutrition must remain efficient, balanced, and biologically supportive to maintain

plant strength and fruit quality.

February Nutritional Priorities for Coastal Strawberries

●  Drive energy and carbohydrate metabolism

●  Support root and crown health

●  Maintain steady nitrogen efficiency

●  Strengthen stress tolerance and disease resistance

●  Build a nutritional base ahead of calcium and potassium cycles

Axiom Ag Ion Lineup – February Backbone

Basilic Thunder (6-19-4) – Energy & ATP Support

Basilic Thunder supplies highly available ortho-phosphate to fuel ATP production and energy

transfer during a period of rapid plant demand.

Benefits in February:

●  Supports root activity and crown development

●  Drives energy movement into vegetative growth

●  Enhances early flower and fruiting potential

●  Improves nutrient efficiency in cool coastal soils

Axiom Ion Magnesium – Chlorophyll, Energy & Soil Function

Magnesium plays a dual role in strawberries—supporting both plant physiology and soil

performance.

Plant Benefits:

●  Central to chlorophyll formation

●  Critical for energy transfer within the plant

●  Improves photosynthetic efficiency

Soil Benefits:

●  Supports CEC and soil structure

●  Improves nutrient holding capacity

●  Enhances overall root zone efficiency

Axiom Ion Zinc – Enzyme & Stress Support

Zinc is a critical micronutrient during February due to its role in enzyme activation and

biochemical reactions.

Zinc Benefits:

●  Supports carbohydrate, protein, and nucleic acid metabolism

●  Improves stress resistance

●  Enhances plant response during cool, variable coastal conditions

Application Note:

Ion Magnesium and Ion Zinc are best run in conjunction with nitrogen cycles to maximize

uptake, efficiency, and early-season plant balance.

Eden’s Envy (4-6-4 Hoagland Solution) – Weekly Nutritional Cornerstone

Eden’s Envy serves as the foundation of weekly nutrition programs until calcium and

potassium cycles begin.

Key Benefits:

●  Supplies balanced N-P-K

●  Provides a strong source of available carbon

●  Delivers a full line of micronutrients

●  Feeds both the plant and soil biology

●  Supports consistent growth without excessive push

Timing:

●  Weekly applications through February and into early March

Axiom Ion Foliar Program –

This foliar package is designed to cover all plant needs through peak demand

Finale – Disease & Plant Defense Support

Rate: 1 quart every 14–21 days

Finale is a phosphite fertilizer that helps reduce disease pressure while supporting plant

performance.

Benefits:

●  Suppresses Phytophthora, Pythium, and Verticillium

●  Works synergistically with Movento for pressure management

●  Supports fruit coloring and quality

Energy – Bioavailable Foliar Nitrogen

Energy provides immediately usable nitrogen, strengthening the plant during high-demand

periods without sacrificing quality.

Benefits:

●  Supports rapid growth response

●  Does not require plant conversion to usable protein

●  Maintains berry firmness and fruit quality

●  Ideal during high metabolic demand windows

February Takeaway for Coastal Strawberries

February nutrition is about discipline and efficiency. By building energy, supporting enzymatic

function, maintaining nitrogen balance, and protecting plant health, growers set strawberries up

for consistent flowering, strong fruit development, and smooth transition into calcium

and potassium cycles.

The Axiom Ag Ion lineup provides a clean, flexible backbone that performs in both

conventional and organic systems, while meeting the unique demands of coastal strawberry

production.