The climate of the Urals is considered unfavorable for gardening. The main problem is low temperatures: they prevent a good harvest. To successfully grow strawberries in difficult climatic conditions, you need to choose suitable varieties, as well as provide the plant with proper care.
Strawberry varieties suitable for the Urals must be frost-resistant, have a short ripening period, and also be not susceptible to rotting and insensitive to heavy rainfall. Provided that agricultural technology is followed, a plant that meets these requirements will successfully bear fruit and develop in the Ural climate. Below is the TOP 10 most suitable strawberry varieties.
Festival
This variety is recommended for planting throughout Russia, as it has good drought and frost resistance. Festival strawberries ripen earlier than other varieties, which makes them convenient for growing in short summer conditions. In addition, this variety has excellent resistance to weevils, is resistant to gray rot, is easy to propagate, produces large fruits and quickly recovers after frost. All this makes Festival strawberry bushes the best for growing in the Urals.
Varieties of remontant strawberries for the Urals
There are quite a lot of varieties of remontant strawberries for the Urals; below we will describe the most popular of them, which are most often grown by gardeners in this Russian region.
Strawberry Geneva
Geneva strawberries are not afraid of fungal and viral diseases, are practically not affected by harmful bugs and bear fruit well even in bad weather conditions.
Ripe large fruits are cone-shaped, with compacted juicy pulp, the color of the berries is deep red. The taste of Geneva garden strawberries is not cloyingly sweet, but with a characteristic sourness.
The harvested crop is used to decorate desserts, as well as to make delicious jam and make fragrant compotes for the winter.
Temptation
This remontant strawberry for the Urals is very demanding in terms of care and compliance with growing rules, but the high level of yield justifies the labor invested.
This strawberry variety for the Urals bears fruit throughout the summer season, and the last ripe berries are harvested with the first frosts
. Therefore, the variety of garden strawberries Temptation is grown to sell the harvest throughout the summer, and also in order to be able to eat strawberries when the neighbors have long finished bearing fruit.
Lyubava
The remontant strawberry Lyubava is unpretentious, does not require special care and is not demanding on growing conditions.
The Lyubava garden strawberry bears fruit abundantly on any type of soil, but few shoots are formed on the bushes
. This variety is also highly resistant to most fungal diseases and frost.
The berries of this variety are oval, red, with an average weight of 30 g
. At the same time, a large number of fruits can form on the bush. The first berries appear on strawberries at the beginning of summer, and fruiting continues until frost.
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Festival
This berry crop begins to bear fruit earlier than strawberries of non-remontant varieties, which is a plus for gardeners who grow a remontant variety in the short summer season in the Urals.
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The main advantage of the Festivalnaya garden strawberry variety is that even when the first flowers on the bushes are damaged by spring frosts, the next buds immediately appear - ovaries form from them.
Photos of Festivalnaya strawberries
Ruby pendant
It belongs to the mid-season varieties, but always produces a stable harvest. Such strawberries can withstand temperatures down to -25 ° C, reproduce easily, have high sugar content, and can also grow in one place for many years. In addition, this shrub does not take up much space on the site, is resistant to rotting and produces smooth fruits of the same size that are easily torn off. Ruby pendants are often used to preserve and decorate confectionery products. This variety is ideal for commercial cultivation in difficult climatic conditions.
Large-fruited strawberry varieties for the Urals
Many gardeners prefer to grow large-fruited strawberry varieties in the Urals
, which is why it is so important for them to choose zoned species of this berry crop to plant on their site.
Remontant strawberry Irma
Large-fruited sweet remontant strawberry Irma
- the fruit of Italian selection.
The weight of the berries reaches 50 g
, their shape is oblong. The pulp is elastic, has a pleasant sweetish taste and fruity aroma.
Irma strawberries are classified as a dessert type; the collected berries are used to decorate desserts and various confectionery products, but many housewives make aromatic jam from the harvest.
During transportation, Irma's berries do not wrinkle or leak and can be stored in appropriate conditions for quite a long time.
Amulet
The fruits of this plant are characterized by a pleasant sweet taste and conical shape. This variety is resistant to low temperatures and fungal infections, and also does not deteriorate during transportation. The amulet retains its taste for a long time and is characterized by high yield and uniform ripening of fruits. This variety is excellent for making desserts and canning. However, it must be taken into account that it is demanding when it comes to watering.
Maria
This variety is distinguished by a lush crown, strong immunity, and high resistance to gray rot and mites. The main advantage of the plant is its excellent resistance to frost. In addition, Maria is characterized by excellent taste, produces a bountiful harvest and does not deteriorate during transportation. This variety is easy to care for and also produces large fruits. It is recommended to grow this plant in a well-lit area.
Agrotechnics of cultivation
For successful cultivation and long-term fruiting, strawberry bushes require a well-lit area with loose, fertile soil and sufficient moisture. Additionally, organic fertilizers, rotted manure, autumn leaves, and organic waste can be added to the soil.
Before planting, the soil must be dug up using a shovel, fertilizer must be applied and thoroughly watered. After planting, the bushes are compacted and the soil between the bushes is loosened.
Seedlings should be planted in holes at a distance of 30-40 cm between bushes and 50-60 cm between rows. Thickening between plants contributes to poor ventilation between seedlings and the development of root rot. The soil between the bushes can be mulched with straw or hay.
The best predecessors of strawberries are legumes, garlic, onions, beets, carrots, and green crops.
It is not recommended to cultivate strawberries after potatoes, tomatoes, and raspberries.
Queen Elizabeth
This plant bears fruit from early spring to late autumn. Strawberry bushes Elizaveta quickly take root, bloom early and adapt perfectly to any conditions. They produce large fruits with a dense structure, which is very important for transportation. In addition, the variety can withstand temperatures down to -23 ° C and is resistant to gray rot and powdery mildew. The disadvantages of this plant are the complex propagation process and the relatively low germination rate.
Temptation
The variety bears fruit from May to autumn, has excellent resistance to various diseases, and is not afraid of drought and low temperatures. Temptation can be grown in the same place for 3 years. In addition, the advantages of this variety are high yield, excellent taste, long-term fruiting, early ripening and good establishment. Temptation is suitable for both commercial cultivation and personal consumption. However, it should be remembered that this plant is capricious to care for and requires regular feeding.
Lord
The fruits of this shrub have a blunt conical shape and are bright red in color. The advantages of Lord strawberries are high resistance to rotting, drought and low temperatures, as well as large fruit and attractive appearance of the berries. In addition, this plant is characterized by high productivity, long fruiting and a long lifespan (up to 10 years). When the harvest is abundant, it is recommended to tie up this shrub. You also need to take into account that the fruits do not tolerate transportation well: they are easily damaged.
Late strawberry varieties for the Urals
Among the late strawberry varieties for the Urals, several of the most popular ones should be noted
, which are grown not only on private farms, but also on an industrial scale.
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Vikoda
This strawberry variety is one of the latest in terms of fruit ripening. The bushes are medium in height, quite compact, the shoots are thick. The shape of ripe berries is round, large fruits have dense juicy pulp, a sweet taste with a characteristic sourness.
The Vikoda variety is resistant to spotting and is practically not affected by the strawberry mite.
. This strawberry bushes require good lighting and regular watering. Resistance to frost is relatively low, tolerates cold snaps without shelter below -20 degrees Celsius, and therefore requires mandatory shelter.
Zenga Zengana
This non-repairing late variety of strawberries is grown not only on private farms, but also on large farms. This berry crop can bear fruit even with decreasing daylight hours and tolerates periods of prolonged rain well.
.
The variety is winter-hardy, drought-resistant
. But at the same time, the bushes of this berry must be treated for preventive purposes against spotting, gray rot, and attacks by strawberry mites.
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Another advantage of this variety is its good resistance to frost - it tolerates cold temperatures down to -24 degrees Celsius without shelter.
The largest berries (weighing up to 30 g) are formed at the beginning of fruiting, later the fruits become somewhat smaller. But in just one summer, about 1.5 kg of ripe fruits are collected from one Zenga Zengan bush.
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Lord
The shape of the berries of this mid-late variety of garden strawberries is conical with blunt tips. The color of the fruit is rich red. The pulp is compact, juicy, pink in color.
Strawberry Lord became popular among gardeners in the Urals in the second half of the last century
. The bushes of this garden strawberry gradually grow up to 30 cm in height. The yield also gradually increases - in the first seasons it is small, but from the third season after planting, up to 3 kg of ripe, tasty fruits can be collected from each bush.
Roxana
Dessert strawberry Roxana
was bred by breeders from Italy for cultivation in the country.
However, this variety is perfect for the Urals and Siberia
, where it has become popular with local gardeners due to its high resistance to frost and disease, and the unpretentious bushes of this strawberry bear fruit even when the temperature drops sharply or on cloudy days.
The first berries picked from the bushes are larger and tastier (up to 60 g), and at the end of the season the fruits become somewhat smaller (about 30 g).
Brighton
It has excellent resistance to gray rot and a unique taste reminiscent of pineapple. In addition, Brighton tolerates low temperatures well, is characterized by high productivity, versatility of fruits and their transportability. The shrub is quite compact, resistant to fungal diseases, and practically does not form mustaches during fruiting. One of the disadvantages is that this variety is sensitive to drought.
Vima Rina
This variety is classified as remontant, i.e. it produces crops up to 4 times per summer. The fruits of Vima Rin are cone-shaped and have a high weight (up to 75 g). This plant is resistant to low temperatures and transportation, and is also undemanding in care. Brighton can be grown in greenhouses and open ground. However, this variety has low resistance to fungal diseases and drought. In addition, the shrub is characterized by low yield, which makes it unsuitable for industrial cultivation.
The best strawberry varieties for the Urals: reviews from gardeners
Maria, 50 years old, Korkino In my garden plot, I grow only remontant varieties of strawberries - they bear fruit throughout the summer, are distinguished by their large fruit size and high yield. My favorite remontant strawberry varieties are Temptation and Geneva, which take up most of my garden.
Olga, 44 years old, Chelyabinsk region All members of my family love strawberries, so in the garden we planted only large-fruited varieties of this berry crop - Vima Rina and Queen of the Ball. The berries of these varieties are quite large and sweet, and the bushes are resistant to frost and various diseases. And the harvested harvest is enough for us not only for food, but also for wrappings for the winter - I make aromatic jam from the berries, and also seal compotes for the winter.
Thanks to the variety of varieties bred by breeders for regions with difficult climatic conditions, Ural gardeners have the opportunity to grow strawberries with different ripening periods in their gardens, as well as remontant, large-fruited, and beardless.
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Selva
It is distinguished by the aesthetically attractive appearance of the fruit, good resistance of the berries to transportation, high yield, as well as resistance to pests and low temperatures. In addition, Selva produces large berries weighing up to 75 g. The fruits are stored for a long time and do not lose their presentation, as well as their taste. It is important to understand that this variety is prone to foliage damage by fungal diseases, is demanding on watering and is characterized by rapid degeneration of plantations (they will have to be renewed every 1-2 years).
Pest protection
The Urals are a fairly favorable place for insects to live, which are pests for strawberries. The greatest damage to the yield of this crop is caused by spider and strawberry transparent mites, weevils, aphids and nematodes. Timely control of them will allow you to get a high harvest every year.
| Pest | Signs of defeat | Control measures |
| Strawberry mite | The plant lags behind in growth, stops blooming and bearing fruit. Prefers damp areas. Placed on the lower leaves in a rosette that becomes curly | Treatment before flowering and after harvest with Taurus or Caesar. In case of severe damage - mowing |
| Spider mite | The plant becomes covered with spots, merging into light and then brown spots. The plant is depleted. Cobwebs are visible on the leaves | Treatment with the biological preparation Acrofit, in case of severe damage - mowing |
| Weevil | The buds on the plant gradually dry out. When you remove them, you can notice holes in them | Destruction of damaged buds. Treatment with bitters (tobacco, garlic or wormwood), Iskra or Fitoverm |
| Aphid | The leaves of the plant curl up, become smaller and gradually die off. Yields are declining | Treatment of plantings with Agravertin or Fitoverm, tansy or garlic tinctures |
| Nematodes | The bushes are stunted and do not bloom, despite the formation of rare and very small flower stalks | There are no control measures, destruction of plants and treatment of the soil with quicklime |
| Slugs | Gnawed parts (rarely) appear on berries and leaves, which quickly lead to rotting | Placing strips of pepper, pine needles and ash on the garden bed. Spraying the plantings in the evening with a strong saline solution or early in the morning with Thunderstorm (in two doses with an interval of 20-25 minutes) |
| Medvedki | The plant withers, often only in one part of the nest (“family”). Complete death is observed in young plantings. You can see furrows in the beds | Deep digging of the soil, onion infusion or kerosene. Soil treatment with Medvedtox or Prestige |
There is also a universal remedy for any pests - marigolds. To reduce the risk of pests appearing in strawberry beds, it is recommended to sow them between rows or along paths.
