After reading the description of Ami strawberries, you will learn about the early ripening culture. It is very profitable to grow strawberries of this type on a farm, since the first berries are always in great demand among consumers. Strawberries of the Ami variety were recently bred by eminent breeders from Italy. This beauty claims to be the leader in this segment.
Description of the bushes
Conducting numerous experiments on the Ami strawberry in warm regions of the country, it became known that the first fruits can be harvested at the end of May or at the beginning of June. Very good results can be obtained when planting seedlings on black agrofibre.
Ami strawberry bushes are quite tall but at the same time compact. The foliage is enormous in size and is located over the entire surface of the erect stems. The flower stalks are of medium length and bend towards the ground due to the weight of the fruit. Therefore, beds with Ami strawberries must be mulched. This is done for safety reasons, so that the berries are not affected by rot, which can be picked up from damp soil.
A small number of tendrils appear on Ami strawberry bushes, thanks to which the crop can be easily propagated. Due to the moderate number of whiskers, the beds do not become overgrown. Flowers contain large amounts of pollen. Thanks to this, strawberries of the Ami variety are perfectly self-pollinating and the end result is first-class fruits.
Description of berries
The shape of the fruit is very beautiful, refined, elongated-conical. Also, the berry has a neck. The bright red color does not darken even from the scorching sun, moreover, the berry contains a certain shine.
The average weight of one Ami berry is 30-40 g.
The fruits have a pronounced wild strawberry aroma. Also, Ami strawberries contain a high percentage of sugar, which makes their taste unforgettable and simply magical. The size, volume, and weight of the berries remain unchanged until the end of the fruiting season.
Productivity
Strawberry varieties ripen at intervals of 5-7 days. Depending on the region in which Ami strawberries grow, the amount of harvest depends. On average, you can get about 0.8 kg of juicy fruits from one bush.
Due to the density of the fruits, they can be transported over long distances without any problems. In order to store or transport Ami strawberries, they are collected at the technical stage of maturity.
Advantages and disadvantages
Strawberries of the Ami variety have a large number of positive qualities, thanks to which they will very soon gain fame and become popular not only in our country, but throughout the world. The advantages of Ami strawberries include:
- Very early fruiting period.
- Juicy, sweet and aromatic berries.
- The shape and size of the variety's berries do not change until the end of the harvest.
- High level of productivity.
- Good transportability over long distances.
- High level of resistance to dry weather.
- Easy to care for.
- Easily reproduces with the help of antennae.
- High level of resistance to many diseases and insect pests, especially gray rot and powdery mildew.
If we talk about the shortcomings of Ami strawberries, then only one can be highlighted among them, namely, poor knowledge in our country.
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Advantages of the variety
- early ripening;
- sweet, tasty fruits;
- uniformity of berry shape and size;
- good yield;
- the ability to transport crops over long distances;
- drought resistance;
- not capricious in care;
- easily propagated by whiskers;
- high resistance to pests and diseases, primarily to powdery mildew and gray rot
Disadvantages of the variety
- poor knowledge on the territory of Russia.
Landing
By planting strawberry bushes of the Ami variety at the end of July or at the beginning of August, you can be absolutely sure that by next year you will reap a full harvest of high-quality berries. If you live in the southern regions of the country, then the Ami variety can be planted in beds at the end of August or beginning of September.
If you plan to plant plants in the spring, then throughout the entire season you need to remove all flower stalks from the bushes. This must be done so that the young seedlings take root well and become stronger.
Considering that the Ami variety strawberries are an early crop, the sun's rays only help the plants grow. In addition, a sufficient number of flower stalks appear on the bushes, and the berries become sweeter. If in the area where the strawberry variety grows, groundwater flows very close, then the beds for planting are raised by 15-20 cm and fenced off with boards or slate so that the beds are not washed away from the rain.
If the soil in which it is planned to plant strawberry seedlings of the Ami variety is poor, then add 8-10 kg of rotted manure and only 200 g of wood ash per 1 sq. m. plot. The Ami variety will not develop very well in acidified soil. In order to normalize its acidity, when digging, add 400-600 g of dolomite flour per 1 sq.m. plot. You can also simply increase the amount of wood ash.
When planting strawberry seedlings of the Ami variety in the ground, it is necessary to maintain a distance between plants. The distance between the bushes should be at least 25-30 cm. As for the row spacing, the distance between them should be about 40-50 cm. The rows should be located from north to south. Ami seedlings are best grown in a checkerboard pattern.
When placing seedlings in holes, you need to carefully ensure that the roots do not get tucked in. The first two weeks after planting, new bushes should be watered abundantly and the soil should be mulched.
How to plant strawberries correctly
In order for strawberry plantations to delight you with a large and tasty harvest, you must adhere to the basic rules of planting.
First of all, you need to choose a site with fertile soil. This may be soil rich in humus and nutrients. If problems arise with soil quality, it can be significantly improved with the help of organic and mineral fertilizers. The main task of the gardener is to ensure that there is no nearby groundwater in the areas where strawberries will grow. When choosing a location, preference is given to a flat or elevated area with good sunlight.
Strawberries are planted in open ground from mid-August to the end of September. It should be remembered that the earlier the planting is done, the greater the chance of the plant to take root well, and therefore to survive the winter safely. Then in the new season you can safely expect the first harvest of berries.
For intensive growth and high yields, you need to adhere to a certain planting scheme. Compliance with agrotechnical standards allows for complete care of plants, prevents the development of fungal diseases and prevents the appearance of rot on fruits. Taking this into account, gardeners plant strawberries in rows; there are single-line or double-line plantings. In the first case, seedlings are planted at a distance of up to twenty centimeters from each other, and with a two-line planting - up to forty centimeters. The distance between rows should be at least sixty centimeters.
Also, do not forget about mulching; this procedure protects the soil from drying out and the berries from damage. In small areas, sawdust, peat, straw are used for these purposes, and in large areas, black plastic film is used.
Now a few words about the landing itself. Seedlings need to be planted in previously prepared soil. The site is dug up and organic fertilizers are applied, this can be compost, humus, at the rate of eight kilograms per square meter. Mineral components are also added here at the rate of seventy grams per meter. The seedlings are planted in small depressions so that the roots do not bend upward and the root collar remains at ground level. Afterwards, the strawberries are watered and mulched.
Watering
The most correct solution would be to organize a drip irrigation system for strawberries of the Ami variety. This method will allow dosed irrigation. Moreover, thanks to drip irrigation, the bushes, and most importantly, the fruits will not get wet, which will prevent the occurrence of unpleasant diseases.
If it is not possible to install a drip irrigation system, then, even before the bushes begin to flower, the sprinkling method is used. Under each bush you need to pour 1 liter. water. From the moment the first buds begin to form on the Ami bushes, they will need to be watered exclusively at the root.
One of the distinctive features of Ami variety strawberries is that the taste of the berries is not lost even with heavy and prolonged rainfall. If a dry period sets in, the bushes will easily endure it and will not die. But as for yield, without auxiliary irrigation, there is no point in waiting for a huge amount of fruit.
Ami strawberry: an early ripening variety with excellent taste characteristics
It is profitable for farmers to grow early-ripening varieties of strawberries; the first berry is in special demand and there will be no problems with selling the crop. A new product from Italian breeders, strawberry variety Amy (Ami or Amy) claims to be one of the best berry crops in this segment.
Many sources list Ami as an improved Clery. They ripen at the same time, but Ami has a sweeter taste and a larger berry
Loosening the soil and controlling weeds
With the arrival of spring and until late autumn, every gardener needs to monitor the cleanliness of the area where strawberries grow. Weeds are carriers of infections and various types of diseases. In addition, they very quickly attract pests and, most importantly, take away from the soil all the substances vital for Ami’s strawberries.
Considering that flower stalks along with berries often lie on the ground, it is very difficult to carry out the procedure of loosening the soil at the base of the roots. To prevent plants from suffering, you need to mulch the soil. For this, straw or sawdust is most often used.
Mulching the soil not only protects the plants from weeds, but also prevents the formation of soil crust and keeps the berries dry, clean and beautiful.
Description of strawberries (strawberries) "Meya"
The variety owes its appearance to an experimental selection nursery in the Tula region in Russia. "Meya" refers to varieties of early-medium ripening. It is characterized by high frost resistance and good immunity to various garden diseases, which is one of the important criteria for gardeners when choosing strawberry seedlings for planting.
The plant is a vigorous, strong bush with large, aromatic, dark red berries with a glossy surface and expressive taste. The fruits of this variety have good transportability. This is also one of the advantages when growing strawberries on an industrial scale.
"Meya" is characterized by high yields.
Strawberries are unpretentious, but gardeners note a direct dependence of yield on soil quality. Therefore, for strawberry plantations, you need to choose fertile areas with light soil and neutral acidity.
Removing a mustache
Strawberry bushes of the Ami variety develop mustaches over a long period of time. This process lasts until mid-summer. If you do not plan to propagate the plant, the tendrils should be removed. Remember that newly formed rosettes take away strength and energy from the mother bush, which is why the quality and quantity of the harvest sharply decreases.
Reproduction
It is not advisable to propagate Ami strawberries from seeds. A quick and easy way is to root rosettes or divide a bush. To speed up the growth of the mustache, the flower stalks on the mother bushes are cut off. Strong sockets of the first and second order are left, the excess ones are cut off. The rosettes are rooted in plastic cups with nutrient soil.
Three-year-old plants are suitable for division. Delenki must have a developed root lobe and at least 2 leaves. Before propagating the Amy strawberry variety, you need to make sure that the bushes are healthy and productive.
Top dressing
The best fertilizer for Ami strawberries in the spring is fresh cow or horse manure, and all because it contains a large amount of nitrogen, which is so necessary for the bushes during this period of time. To do this, you need to adhere to a dosage of 1:10. You can also use ready-made mixtures, but strictly follow the instructions.
To improve the flowering of bushes and the formation of buds on them, the following is often used: 1 tbsp. potassium salt + 2 tbsp. nitroammophoska, diluted in 10 l. water.
It is enough to pour 0.5 liters under one bush. the resulting solution. After the last fruits have been collected from the beds, Ami's strawberries are fertilized again with wood ash. For 1 sq.m. area you need to add only 2-3 cups of ash.
Growing and care
When planting Ami strawberries has been carried out according to all the rules and regulations, further care will not be difficult.
Watering
For strawberry plantings, it is preferable to organize a drip irrigation system. This method of watering will allow for dosed watering, leaving flowers and fruits dry and clean.
If it is not possible to organize drip irrigation, then Amy’s strawberries can be watered by sprinkling before flowering. Each bush requires 1 liter of water. After the buds appear, watering is done strictly at the root. A distinctive feature of the variety is the preservation of the taste of the fruit during long rainy periods.
In a dry year, the bushes of the Amy variety will not disappear, but without artificial watering, high productivity should not be expected from the plants
Loosening, weed control
From early spring to late autumn it is necessary to monitor the cleanliness of the beds. Weeds carry diseases, attract pests, and take nutrients from the soil.
Since flower stalks with fruits are laid around the bush on the ground, loosening the root circle is difficult. To make the task easier, it is recommended to use mulching material: straw, sawdust or black spunbond.
Mulching inhibits the growth of weeds, prevents the formation of soil crust, and keeps the fruits clean and dry.
Removing a mustache
Until mid-summer, Amy's strawberries will grow whiskers. If reproduction is not planned, they are pruned. Rosettes take away strength from the mother plant, and productivity decreases.
Top dressing
The best nitrogen fertilizer for Ami in early spring is fresh horse or cow manure diluted with water (1:10). You can use ready-made humic mixtures for berry crops according to the instructions.
The following solution increases the quality of flowering and budding:
- a tablespoon of potassium salt;
- 2 tablespoons of nitroammophoska;
- 10 liters of water.
One plant will require 0.5 liters of this fertilizer. After harvesting, Ami strawberries are fertilized with wood ash. 2-3 cups of ash per square meter of bed is enough.
Pest and disease control
Amy's strawberries have shown high resistance to fungal diseases. During prolonged rains, as a preventive measure, a pale pink solution of manganese or folk remedies are used for spraying:
- infusion of chopped garlic (2 heads per bucket);
- decoction of onion peels (300 g per 10 l);
- an aqueous solution of mustard powder (a tablespoon per 1 liter).
Amy's strawberries can be sprayed with such products at any time.
To repel pests, treating the beds with the following mixture helps:
- Dissolve 1 kg of tobacco dust in a bucket of water;
- leave for a day;
- add a little grated laundry soap.
2-3 treatments of strawberry beds help to completely get rid of aphids, slugs, spider mites and strawberry mites.
Preparing for winter
Amy's strawberries are protected from frost for the winter. The garden bed is cleared of weeds and dry leaves, and bushes that no longer bear fruit are uprooted. For shelter, use organic mulch material or dense agrofibre on arches.
Disease and pest control
Strawberries of the Ami variety have strong immunity to various kinds of ailments. But, as a preventative measure, especially during heavy rainfall, you can use a weak solution of manganese, or one of the traditional methods:
- Tincture based on crushed garlic. To prepare the drug for 1 bucket of water, only 2 heads are enough.
- A decoction prepared from onion peels in a proportion of 300 g per 1 liter.
- A solution based on mustard powder. In 1 l. dilute water with 1 tbsp. dry mustard.
All of the above preparations can be sprayed on Ami strawberry bushes at any period of the plant’s life.
