Strawberry Faith: late-ripening industrial variety

Strawberries cannot be stored for a long time. To ensure that fragrant berries are on your table for as long as possible, plant in your garden not only early or mid-ripening varieties, but also late-ripening ones.

Every summer resident wants to open the strawberry season as soon as possible. Why, then, are late varieties needed, which begin to bear fruit in mid-June, and some in early to mid-July? There are several advantages of growing such strawberries:

• the time for picking berries is extended (when other varieties have already borne fruit, the later variety is just beginning);
• during the season of picking other berries and processing them for the winter, you will still have fresh strawberries for harvesting;
• some varieties are able to bear fruit until September, which means that the vitamin berry will be on the table all this time.

Thus, by planting not only early and middle, but also late varieties of garden strawberries, you will enjoy the unique taste of this bright berry for several months in a row. And we will help you decide on the varieties and tell you about the new late varieties of strawberries that were created by breeders from different countries.

Malvina

A late variety of garden strawberries of German selection. The bushes are powerful and wide, the berries are usually “hidden” under the foliage. The fruits are large, shiny, sweet in taste with a rich aroma. The yield of strawberries is average, but during prolonged rainy weather it does not rot and does not lose its impeccable taste. Strawberries of the Malvina variety can also withstand short periods of drought, but in too hot weather they need regular and abundant watering. The collected berries tolerate transportation well.

a brief description of

The qualities of Henry's strawberries in relation to growing conditions in Russia have not yet been sufficiently studied. In Belarus, gardeners everywhere are already keen on the new variety of giant peach strawberries.

Advantages of the variety

• very large fruits;
• high productivity;
• sweet, exotic taste;
• high resistance to diseases and pests, especially spotting;
• high survival rate of seedlings;
• good winter hardiness;
• compact bush size;
• tolerates heat well;
• Long rains do not spoil the berries.

Disadvantages of the variety

• heterogeneity of fruits;
• a small number of whiskers, which makes reproduction difficult;
• almost complete lack of feedback from Russian gardeners.

The disadvantages of a variety that is endowed with excellent positive characteristics are insignificant against the backdrop of significant advantages.

Landing

Planting a plantation of the Henry variety can be done in April, late July or early September. The site is chosen to be flat and sunny. A large-fruited variety requires fertile, loose soil with a neutral reaction to form giant berries.

Despite its compact size, Henry needs space. It is optimal to plant the variety in long ribbons. Planting holes are placed at a distance of 25 cm. A distance of at least 40 cm is left between the rows.

For digging, fertilizers are applied per 1 m2: a bucket of rotted manure and a glass of ash.

The fruits will lie on the ground when ripe. To prevent contamination and rotting, planting is performed on agrofibre. The second option is to immediately mulch the soil with straw or rotted sawdust after watering.

Magnus

One of the new varieties of garden strawberries. It was created by Dutch breeders just a few years ago, in 2017. The variety is unpretentious in cultivation, undemanding to soil, resistant to cold climates and many strawberry diseases.

Strawberry bushes Magnus are quite large: they reach a height of 25-30 cm and 50 cm in diameter. The root system is powerful. The leaves are dark green and large in size. The flower stalks are strong, but during the fruiting period, under the weight of the berries, they can fall to the ground.

The berries are large, smooth, have a rich scarlet color and glossy shine. Thanks to the dense pulp, they can be transported over long distances without losing their attractive appearance.

Features of planting

Strawberry Milana loves areas well warmed by the sun with permeable soil.

Milan is a heat-loving and sun-loving berry. Slight shade is allowed.

It is not recommended to plant this variety in the lowlands, where fogs “like” to accumulate, as well as at heights where it will be destroyed by the sun’s rays.

The roots of this variety are sensitive. They quickly react to changes in weather conditions.

This variety takes root well both in open ground and in a greenhouse . The bushes are compact, so you can even turn your own balcony or loggia into a garden bed. In this case, you need to provide the plant with protection from the wind.

Boxes with Milan should be located in the inner part of the balcony. You cannot hang it over the railing.

The criteria for choosing a site look like this:

1. Good lighting.
2. Calmness.
3. Evenness.

Soil preparation

They dig up the area for strawberries 1–2 months before planting, and then simply level the bed with a rake.

Water and airtight soils are best suited for this variety:

• chestnut;
• dark grey;
• black soil

You need to prepare the area for planting the crop in the fall.

The important steps are presented below.

Adding organic matter

Rotted compost goes well with strawberries.

It is recommended to mix bird droppings, compost, manure, and humus in equal parts. The optimal dosage is 1.5–2 buckets .

Loosening

• Using a hoe, you need to work the soil 8–10 centimeters.
• It is allowed to use a soil improver .
• Baikal EM-1 is recommended .

Spring work

In spring, the sagging depressions around the strawberry bushes need to be filled with good soil, for example, sifted turf.

• Loosening the soil with a hoe.
• And you should also rid the top layer of soil of weeds.
• nitroammophoska and agrovermiculite is allowed . The optimal dosage is 50 grams/1 sq. m .

A mandatory technique is to use green manure before planting.

How to plant correctly

Strawberry seedlings are planted in small holes dug in loose soil.

This variety of strawberries requires compliance with the following planting scheme:

• divide the area into narrow beds and wide paths;
• shovel soil from the paths onto the beds, thus raising them;
• plant the crop in a two-line manner, maintaining the required distance;
• pour 0.4–0.5 liters of root solution under each bush;
• mulch the soil with earth and large sawdust;
• After 14 days, treat the soil between the rows with a solution of bird droppings.

The distance that must be observed when planting strawberries is presented in the plate.

It is better to immediately mulch young seedlings with pine needles or spruce needles.

Henry

A late-ripening variety created by American breeders. The bushes are powerful but compact. They produce few whiskers: no more than 2-3 pieces on each plant.

Henry is considered one of the largest-fruited strawberry varieties: the weight of some berries reaches 100 g. When fully ripe, they acquire a red-crimson color. The shape of the fruit is ribbed. The pulp is dense but juicy. The taste is the perfect balance of sweetness and sourness. Many people note a light peach aftertaste.

Henry is a drought-resistant and winter-hardy variety, but is demanding on soil fertility. Another advantage is resistance to most diseases, including powdery mildew, spotting and gray rot. For this reason, bushes do not need preventive treatments against diseases.

How to feed correctly

Read more about how to feed Milan strawberries below.

Bud phase

Liquid fertilizers for strawberries are applied using a watering can, being careful not to get on the foliage and flowers.

• An organic solution is used . It flows carefully, slowly, right to the root of the culture. It should not get on leaves, flowers and buds.
• The optimal dosage is 1 bucket for 6–12 bushes. This solution can be combined with organic fertilizers . It is best to use bird droppings or manure. These fertilizers are diluted in proportions of 1 to 10.
• You can add nitroammophoska . The optimal amount is 40–50 grams/1 square meter .
• After feeding the plant, you must water it.

First berry picking

Wood ash is used. The optimal amount is 1.5–2 cups/1 sq. m. The product is scattered under the bushes.

But you can also use wood ash infusion . To do this, you need to dilute 200 grams of the product in 10 liters of water. The product is also applied under the roots.

Ash can be added either dry or in solution.

End of September

Phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are used . The optimal dosage is 60–70 grams/sq. meter .

Destiny

Destiny, a mid-late strawberry variety, was created, like Magnus, by breeders from the Netherlands. The variety is new, but has already earned many rave reviews.

Destiny strawberry bushes are powerful, compact, grow quite quickly, and have dark green foliage. The variety begins to bear fruit in July and is characterized by a long harvest period.

The berries are fragrant, large, and have a regular cone shape. At the stage of full maturity, the color of the fruit is bright red, with a glossy sheen. The pulp of the berries is juicy but dense. Thanks to this, strawberries are stored for a long time and are suitable for freezing and transportation.

Landing

The planting time for the Faith variety is standard for strawberries. In mid-latitudes, it is preferable to plant in the spring, when the soil warms up to +15℃. In the south, spring is short, the bushes may not have time to take root before the heat, so it is more advisable to plant in September. It is optimal for any region to plant strawberries with a closed root system at the end of July. The bushes will not only have time to take root, but will also develop, form new horns, and actively bear fruit next year.

The strawberry area should not be shaded by tall trees or buildings. It is not recommended to plant the crop after potatoes and tomatoes. Legumes and garlic are considered the best predecessors. It is desirable that the site is protected from cold winds, and that the groundwater is at a depth of more than 70 cm.

Strawberry Faith will reveal the potential of productivity on light and fertile soil. Acidified soil is diluted with wood ash or dolomite flour (5.2-5.5 pH).

To increase soil fertility, add a bucket of humus and 3 tablespoons of azofoska (consumption per 1 m2). You can use “long-lasting” fertilizers. So 1/3 teaspoon of granular fraction of AVA fertilizer applied to the hole during planting will be enough for the next 2-3 years.

Faith’s bushes are very large, so when planting, a distance of at least 50 cm is left between seedlings. Row spacing must be at least 70 cm wide to ensure high-quality weeding, loosening and access to the bushes during harvesting.

When planting, the roots are straightened, the growing point is left at ground level. The bushes are watered and the beds are mulched.

Vikoda

A late Dutch strawberry variety, which is one of the record holders for the weight of berries: some fruits, most often the first ones, grow up to 120 g. The berries are of various shapes: conical, ribbed, comb-shaped, laterally flattened. At the stage of full maturity, the color of the fruit is dark red, almost cherry. The pulp is bright red, fleshy, juicy. The taste is very unique: it has strawberry and fruit notes, to which a cherry aftertaste is then added.

The Vikoda variety is resistant to many fungal diseases, including spotting and rot. Another advantage is high winter hardiness. It can withstand periods of drought quite easily, however, the taste of the fruit deteriorates, voids appear inside the berries, and their transportability decreases.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the Faith variety:

1. Excellent fertility
2. Large, beautiful fruits
3. Good taste and pleasant aroma of pulp
4. Resistance to pests and diseases
5. Good resistance to frost
6. Simple propagation
7. Easy propagation
8. Growth on most types of soil
9. Ease of plant care

Flaws:

1. Mustaches grow very quickly
2. There are voids and veins in the fruits
3. Late blight resistance

This strawberry variety is a good choice for beginning farmers and gardens. It suits our climate perfectly and does not require special care. Weather conditions do not affect Faith much. Disease resistance also makes plantation care easier. And the possibility of harvesting fruits using machinery will not leave experienced farmers indifferent. At the same time, good productivity and excellent taste of the fruit are maintained. From one bush you can harvest up to a kilogram of strawberries. Considering all these factors, the Faith variety has a great chance of occupying the entire market.

Rock

Scala is a new variety created by Italian breeders in 2019. The bushes are powerful, spreading, and tendrils are formed during its season. The leaves are light green and large.

Fruiting lasts several weeks. The vast majority of fruits have a regular wide-conical shape and approximately the same size. Ripe berries are bright red with an orange tint. Their rich color and glossy shine are perfectly preserved during storage and transportation.

Strawberry Scala is not demanding in terms of care and tolerates different types of soil. The variety is winter-hardy and frost-resistant, suitable for cultivation in risky farming areas.

Reproduction

Olympia easily and simply reproduces with the help of a mustache. For propagation, healthy, high-yielding bushes are selected from which the flower stalks are cut off during the season. The rosettes are spudded and watered regularly. By the end of summer, from 5-7 bushes you can get up to 50 young seedlings, ready for planting in a permanent place.

When transplanting, adult bushes can be divided into 2-4 parts. Each should have an extensive root system. Seedlings grow quickly if you give them a sunny place and water them regularly.

Waist

Another new Italian variety of late-ripening strawberries. Medium-sized bushes, compact. Almost all berries are approximately the same size and have a regular conical shape. Fully ripened fruits have a bright red color and a glossy surface. The color, shape and shine of the berries are preserved for a long period of time, so the variety is suitable for transportation over long distances.

The Talia variety is easy to care for, has good immunity from most fungal diseases of strawberries, and is not afraid of frost.

Reviews

I planted the variety this year, while I’m removing the flower stalks, I’m waiting for the bushes to grow, and next year I’ll be waiting for the fruits. I looked for information on the forums, but apparently the variety is still poorly distributed in the CIS; I mostly took the information from foreign sources. They promise huge tasty fruits, we'll see.

My Henry last year was not very tasty. The berries are large, ribbed, and cannot be confused with other varieties, so there is no need to talk about mis-grading, but the taste is mediocre. I think the lingering rains are to blame for everything; the berries practically haven’t seen the sun.

Henry's strawberries have stunned gardeners with their size and incredible vitality. It has a magnificent original “peach” taste, which has no analogue in the world yet. An excellent variety that can be grown in any region of Russia for commercial purposes or for personal consumption.

Faith

The Faith variety was created several years ago in the Netherlands, but has already become a favorite among Russian summer residents. The bushes of this variety are tall, open, reaching half a meter in height. Peduncles are long and flexible. During the ripening period, under the weight of the fruits, they fall to the ground.

The berries have a beautiful round-conical shape. The color of the ripe berry is bright red. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet. The berries have a rich strawberry flavor with bright fruity notes.

Chamora Turusi

Chamora Turusi is a strawberry variety developed in Japan. The bushes are powerful, with a large number of leaves, up to 40 cm high. They produce little mustache and appear late.

The average fruit weight is 50-80 g, but some specimens reach 120 g. Medium-sized berries have a round-conical shape, and large fruits often have an irregular comb shape. The color of ripe berries is dark red. The taste is sweet, filled with the bright aroma of wild strawberries.

The variety is susceptible to fungal diseases and pest attacks, so preventive treatments are required.

Kiss Nellis

This is a strawberry of unknown origin; it is assumed to be close to the Chamora variety Turusi. Plants winter normally in the Moscow region and Siberia. Ripening dates are mid-early or medium. The foliage is matte, corrugated, light green. The bushes are disease-resistant, large, spreading. The peduncles are thick, the ovary is abundant.

The weight of the first berries in the cluster reaches 70 - 105 g. The fruits have the shape of a wide truncated cone or trapezoid, with a small neck. The skin is sparkling, deep red. The pulp is orangeish, melting, slightly loose. The taste is traditional, from sour to purely sweet. The berries are perfectly stored and do not leak during transportation.