Growing and care
When growing Evis Delight, you must adhere to certain agricultural techniques.
The assortment has its own characteristics and requires an individual approach. Watering should be regular but moderate. It is advisable to use root or drip irrigation and use warm rainwater. During the period of ovary formation, strawberries are watered every other day, in the evenings or in the mornings.
Loosening, weed control
More and more gardeners are growing strawberries on black agrofibre. Non-woven material allows you to reduce the frequency of watering and maintains a suitable soil structure. It will be possible not to resort to loosening the soil crust after watering. In addition, agrofibre prevents the development of weeds, allows air to pass through, and prevents the roots from freezing on cold days.
Removing a mustache
The variety produces an average amount of mustache. If you do not plan to propagate strawberries, they are removed with sharp pruning shears.
Strawberry Evis dolight is responsive to fertilizing. In spring, the plant is fed with mixtures containing nitrogen. These can be solutions of mullein (1:10), bird droppings (1:20) or urea (a tablespoon per bucket of water).
In summer, the plant needs additional fertilizing with fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus. They will help restore strength for the next wave of fruiting.
Foliar feeding shows good results. A complex fertilizer is used, for example Plantafol, 10-15 g per 10 liters. water.
Pest and disease control
The originators pointed out the resistance of Evis Delight to powdery mildew, late blight and verticillium. Anthracnose poses a danger to the variety. It can be triggered by high air humidity.
To avoid diseases, it is necessary to control the quality of planting material, water the beds on time, ensure high-quality drainage during the rainy season, and observe crop rotation.
The variety requires preventive treatments with fungicides. You can use the drugs Oxychom or Fundazol. Spraying is carried out in early spring, before flowering or in late autumn.
Evis Delight strawberries are protected from insect pests using standard methods for the crop. This can be treatment with insecticides (Fufanon, Actellik) or the use of folk remedies.
Planting beds with plants that repel insects: calendula, marigolds, fennel has a good effect.
Preparing for winter
At the end of the last harvest, the strawberries are weeded and the bushes and soil are treated with copper-containing preparations. Damaged and diseased leaves are removed. In the southern regions, Evis Delight does not need shelter, as it is resistant to low temperatures.
In cold winter conditions, the beds are covered with coniferous spruce branches and agrofibre. If there are no rodents in the area, you can use straw and dry leaves. At the first thaw in spring, the beds are opened. For Evis Delight, spring frosts are not as dangerous as damping off of the roots.
Diseases and pests
This variety usually does not get sick and is highly resistant to any diseases. However, sometimes diseases still arise.
Typically this is:
- gray rot;
- white rot;
- powdery mildew.
Slugs, weevils, strawberry leaf beetles, aphids, mole crickets, and strawberry mites can harm strawberries. To repel pests and prevent the development of diseases, it is necessary to regularly spray the plant with special solutions. These can be ready-made solutions, purchased in a store, or prepared independently.
You can prepare infusions of calendula and cucumber herb. In addition, onions or garlic are planted in the garden every 30 cm. They repel pests. A solution of wood ash is also suitable for treating plants. Mix 2 kg of ash and a bucket of water. The resulting liquid is used to treat the soil and bushes.
Attention! To maintain the health of the plant and prevent the development of diseases, mustard powder is used. You need to mix 10 g of mustard powder and a bucket of water. This solution will only bring benefits. It has shown high efficiency in practice. They spray both bushes and soil.
Advantages and disadvantages of strawberry Delight
Among the advantages are:
- high yield;
- breeding in open ground, greenhouses and under film covers;
- large fruit;
- rapid adaptation in unsuitable climatic conditions;
- resistance to frost and sudden temperature changes.
The strawberry variety belongs to the remontant group, which allows you to harvest a good harvest in neutral daylight conditions. Gardeners, according to observations, identified two shortcomings. The first is poor resistance to diseases such as anthracnose. The second is low reproductive ability.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety in comparison with others
Experts include the main advantages of the Evis Delight hybrid:
- high productivity;
- under neutral daylight conditions, bushes of this variety produce several harvests per season;
- large fruit;
- the possibility of growing the Evis Delight hybrid in open and closed ground, in film greenhouses;
- high resistance to frost, the hybrid can adapt to different climatic conditions;
- the harvested crop is distinguished by its versatility - the berries can be eaten fresh, frozen for the winter, made into jam or marmalade, or topped into compotes;
- ripe berries tolerate transportation well, without losing their taste and presentation, and can be stored in a cool place for a long time.
The variety has few disadvantages:
- reduced resistance to anthracose;
- whisker formation is below average.
Description of the variety
The birthplace of the berry is Great Britain, where the culture was developed in a country characterized by rain and fog. Strawberries contain a lot of sugars, which makes them several times superior to other varieties. It produces several harvests in one season, which does not negatively affect the taste of the berries, their size and aroma.
Peduncles are erect and very strong. Thanks to this, the heaviest berries, which are distinguished by their large weight, are retained.
The bushes reach a height of 30-35 cm, on which a large number of flowers with large petals are formed. Evis Delight is able to withstand winter cold, as it is resistant to low temperatures.
Description of the strawberry variety bred in the UK “Evis Delight”
The strawberry variety Evis Delight is relatively new. It has excellent qualities that attract gardeners. To grow this berry on your own plot, you need to know the features of caring for it.
Description of the variety
The name translates as “Eve’s delight.” The berry was bred in 2004 in the UK. According to experts, Evis Delight is superior to other varieties in terms of the amount of sugar. It is very tasty and aromatic, and can produce several harvests in one season.
A special feature is the fact that the peduncles are quite strong and erect. They are able to hold large, heavy berries. The bush reaches a height of 30-35 cm. There are many flowers, they are large and have 5-6 petals. This variety is able to withstand winter and is resistant to low temperatures. It can be grown in open space or in a greenhouse.
- large;
- dark green;
- medium wrinkled.
Characteristics of the berry
The berries have the following characteristics:
- they are large and have a conical shape;
- bright red in color;
- the surface is smooth and shiny.
The pulp is dense, not too soft. It is bright red in color and tastes sweet. It has a pleasant aroma that is much stronger than other strawberry varieties.
From one bush you can collect 1.5-2 kg of fruit. On average, the fruits weigh 25-30 g, but with proper care the plant can produce larger berries. There are cases when the weight reached 45-50 g.
The nuances of growing a plant
The key to obtaining a large harvest depends on many factors. It all starts with choosing the right location. Agricultural technology plays a big role. Failure to follow the rules will not give the desired result. It is this stage that leads to receiving negative reviews.
Selection and preparation of a landing site
Strawberry bushes are located on the southwest side. The site should be level with slight upward development. Avis Delight is not grown in the northeast and lowlands. Groundwater on the site must flow at a depth of at least 0.6 m.
The hybrid needs stable daylight, so planting in dark places is not recommended. Bad areas for strawberries are the shade of spreading fruit and berry trees. The root system of trees prevents the development of strawberries.
Preparation of planting material
Strawberry rosettes, ready to be planted in a new place, are not watered for 3-5 days. Only before the procedure itself is abundant watering carried out. Saturation with moisture helps to free the socket from the container. The peat cup is planted directly in a new place without affecting the root system.
Landing rules
For 1 sq. m of land, no more than 4 bushes are planted. 0.3 m of free space is maintained between the bushes. Between rows - 0.5 m.
Rosettes ready for planting are placed in pre-dug holes and then sprinkled with soil. The final stage is to water the plant abundantly. During planting, care should be taken to ensure that the root system is not damaged. The ability to take root in a new place and the speed of growth and development depend on this part of the plant.
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Large-fruited strawberries from Sashenka F1 seeds are distinguished by the bush’s vigor and resistance to diseases and pests. The plant contains many tasty and sweet fruits that tolerate transportation well and are suitable for fresh consumption and processing. During the season, the yield reaches 2 kg per bush. Strawberries bear fruit right up to frost.
After looking at photos of different varieties and reading reviews from experienced gardeners, you can choose the best options for yourself and enjoy delicious, healthy berries almost all year round.
Early ripening
Garden strawberries of early ripening varieties are very popular; they have excellent taste, high yields and rapid ripening of fruits. Early ripening varieties include Honey, characterized by early ripening. The berries are distinguished by excellent taste, classic even shape, and rich, bright color. Honey is characterized by resistance to leaf diseases, but sometimes the root system can be affected.
Another interesting option is Christine. It is characterized by the presence of large berries of a bright, rich orange-red hue. The taste of the fruits is very delicate, quite sweet, with a slight sourness. Christine is one of the most resistant varieties that can withstand significant temperature changes and are almost not susceptible to any diseases. For full growth and fruiting, good watering and fertilizing are sufficient.
Clary's strawberry, just like any other variety of strawberry, has excellent taste, is hardy and disease-resistant. It has very interesting unusual elongated fruits with a somewhat elongated conical shape. Clary has very good winter hardiness, so it is perfect for growing in northern regions.
Recommendations for caring for the variety
It has individual nuances that must be taken into account if a person wants to get a good and stable harvest.
Watering rules
The berry variety needs regular and abundant watering. In this case, there should be no waterlogging of the soil. Irrigation rules are as follows:
- watering alternates with drip and root;
- settled water is used;
- it shouldn't be cold.
Watering increases during fruit formation. The soil is saturated with moisture daily. At the same time, make sure that there is no stagnation of water.
Fertilizers and fertilizers
In spring, the crop is fertilized with complexes containing nitrogen. In summer, the emphasis is on potassium and phosphorus. In the latter case, the substances give the plant strength to bear fruit again.
Mulching and loosening
Covering the soil with mulch reduces the frequency of watering, as well as the growth of weeds. The procedure has another important advantage - it improves the soil structure for growing strawberries. Mulch can be inorganic and organic:
- straw;
- coke shavings;
- agrofibre;
- humus;
- hay;
- needles.
When caring for strawberry beds, do not forget about loosening. The procedure is carried out not only after watering, but also after precipitation. Loosening is done between the bushes, trying to create neat grooves.
Preparing for winter
It usually begins after harvest. Weeds are removed from the garden beds, bushes are treated with herbicides and pruned. Strawberries should not have many leaves, as this risks freezing. Branches with signs of disease, dry and damaged must be removed.
Then they move to the shelter. The needles are used for regions with extreme low temperatures. The fallen snow also serves as cover for the strawberries.
Description
Large-fruited strawberry Evis Delight is a plant that can produce several harvests per season. A distinctive feature of this strawberry variety is its erect peduncles, capable of holding even fairly large berries suspended.
Patent description of the strawberry variety “Evis Delight”:
- large vertically growing bush 38 cm high;
- large uniform fruits;
- the berries are mostly conical, a small part may be wedge-shaped;
- bright red color of berries;
- smooth shiny skin;
- long, vertically standing peduncles;
- medium and late ripening of berries;
- repeated fruiting over a long period of time.
The patent provides not only a verbal description of the Evis Delight strawberry variety, but also a photo.
Description of strawberry fruits of the Evis Delight variety:
- length-width ratio: length greater than width;
- size: large;
- prevailing shape: cone-shaped;
- aroma: strong;
- difference in shape between first and second harvests: moderate to strong;
- difference in shape between the berries of the first and third harvests: moderate;
- stripe without achenes: narrow;
- color of ripe berries: bright red;
- color uniformity: uniform;
- skin glossiness: high;
- seed shape: uniform, slight convexity;
- position of receptacle petals: uniform;
- color of the upper surface of the receptacle: green;
- color of the lower surface of the receptacle: green;
- receptacle size in relation to berry diameter: usually smaller;
- pulp hardness: moderate;
- Flesh color: The internal color of the flesh at the outer edges of the fruit surface is closer to bright orange-red, and the inner core is closer to red;
- hollow center: moderately expressed in primary fruits, weakly expressed in secondary and tertiary berries;
- seed color: usually yellow, red when fully ripe;
- Flowering time: mid to late;
- ripening time: medium to late;
- berry type: neutral daylight hours.
Other characteristics of Eves Delight: the ability to reproduce is low, during the growing season it forms only 2 - 3 additional rosettes; frost-resistant: can winter without problems in the regions of Moscow and the Kamchatka Territory. The only requirement for wintering is shelter. In the Central regions of Russia and Ukraine there is enough agrofabric for Evis. Farther north you will need more reliable cover.
The patent description of the Evis Delight strawberry indicates the resistance of the variety to diseases such as powdery mildew, late blight and verticellosis.
Evis was created as a competitor to another common strawberry variety in the UK, Albion, therefore all the characteristics of Evis in the patent are given in comparison with Albion. In general, Eves Delight is superior to Albion in taste and technical characteristics, but inferior to it in yield.
The yield of remontant strawberries “Evis Delight”, due to long fruiting, is up to 700 g of berries from one bush. Even when ripe, the flower stalks hold the berries above the leaves, making berry picking very convenient.
The yield of the Evis Delight strawberry variety depends on the planting density. The theoretical reaches up to 1.5 kg per bush. The estimated yield at a planting density of strawberry bushes of 8 pcs/m² is 900 g per bush. With a density of 4 bushes per 1 m² – 1.4 kg. The estimated average weight of one berry is 33 g.
Afterwards, the bushes need to be replaced, as the berries on them become smaller.
Reviews of the Evis Delight strawberry variety confirm that Evis does not have any serious differences from other varieties of strawberries.
Bushes are usually planted in March-April. After the bushes take root, grow and bloom, the first flower stalks are plucked out, since the plants have not yet gained strength, and early fruiting will destroy the strawberries. In beds reserved for propagation, flower stalks are plucked out so that they do not interfere with the plants producing new rosettes on their tendrils.
In open ground, strawberry bushes are planted at the rate of 4 bushes per square meter. Scheme: 0.3 m between plants, 0.5 m between rows. With more intensive agricultural technology, strawberries are planted in tunnels.
Due to intensive and long-term fruiting, Evis strawberry bushes require a significant amount of fertilizing. And there is one pitfall here: it is necessary to provide the plant with sufficient nutrition without adding a large amount of nitrogen during the flowering and fruiting period.
During the fruiting period, strawberries are provided with sufficient watering and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.
Varietal characteristics of strawberries
This variety of strawberry has a number of characteristic features that distinguish it from other varieties.
Bush size and leaf blade appearance
The bushes are large, reaching a height of 35-40 cm, but they look compact and take up little space due to weak root formation. The leaves are large, medium wrinkled, dark green in color.
Flowering and pollination
Strawberry flowering time is mid to late. The flowers are numerous and large. The peduncles are long, erect, directed upward and located above the level of the leaf blades. This makes harvesting easier and protects the fruit from dirt, diseases and pests.
When growing plants in open ground, flowers are pollinated naturally. When cultivated at home, they need to be pollinated manually, using a brush.
Ripening time and yield
The variety is remontant and produces a high yield within 2 years from the moment of planting. Fruiting continues from July to October. The weight of 1 berry is 20-40 g. From 1 bush you can collect up to 1.5 kg of fruit per season.
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Taste qualities of the fruit and its further sale
The berries have a very sweet taste and a strong strawberry aroma. The fruit pulp is quite dense, thanks to which they are stored for a long time and can withstand transportation without losing their presentation. The purpose of the fruits is universal: they can be eaten fresh and used for preparing various desserts, drinks and winter preparations.
Resistance to adverse conditions
The plant adapts well to different climatic conditions - it tolerates bad weather without problems, while maintaining high yield and quality of fruits.
Susceptibility to diseases and insects
The culture is resistant to most diseases, but is susceptible to anthracosis. The variety is not resistant to damage by insect pests.
Organization of competent care
In order for strawberries to produce a consistently high yield, it is necessary to properly care for the planted plants.
Regularity of watering by season
It is necessary to water strawberries regularly, making sure not to over-moisten the soil. Only settled water is used for irrigation. You should alternate drip irrigation with adding water to the root of the plant.
Immediately after planting, the seedlings are watered daily. 2 months after planting, they switch to watering once every 3-4 days. During the period of fruit formation, strawberries need to be watered daily. On hot days, watering is done 2 times a day: in the morning and in the evening.
What and how to feed bushes
In spring, nitrogen-containing fertilizers must be added to the soil. They stimulate plant growth. In summer, during fruiting, fertilizing containing potassium and phosphorus is required. They are added every 10-14 days. It is also recommended to add organic matter: bird droppings or cow manure diluted in water for irrigation. In late autumn, compost is added to the soil.
Weeding and loosening the soil
After watering or rain, the soil must be loosened and weeds removed. Loosening improves the soil structure and promotes aeration of the plant roots.
Mulching
After loosening, the soil is mulched to reduce moisture evaporation and create an obstacle to the growth of weeds. Straw, humus, coconut substrate, mown grass, pine needles, roofing felt, and agrofibre are used as mulch.
Shelter for the winter
The Evis Delight variety is characterized by good frost resistance. However, in regions with a cold climate, it must be covered with pine needles, spruce branches, fallen leaves or straw for the winter, and covered with snow on top to protect it from severe frosts.
Preventative treatments
To prevent diseases and pest damage, strawberries are treated with solutions of fungicides and insecticides. Treatments are carried out in the spring, before flowering and in the summer, during the period of fruit ripening.
Strawberry care
Caring for strawberries is simple; you need to do it in accordance with the tips below.
Every 3-4 years, replant the bushes to another place
This will protect the berries from insect damage, rot, and wilting. It is important to maintain proper watering. Proper care guarantees the juiciness and sweet taste of strawberries
If there is too much moisture, it will become watery and bland. Fertilize the soil, fight weeds, trim the tendrils. Protect bushes from pests and birds. Mulch strawberries 2 times a year.
After harvesting, continue care and pick off yellowed leaves.
Watering rules
The frequency of irrigation of strawberry bushes depends on the soil composition and weather conditions.
- Clay soil retains moisture longer; watering should be done every 2 days.
- In hot weather, you need to irrigate every 4 days.
- Before flowering begins, water by sprinkling once weekly.
- When flower stalks appear, water is supplied under the root once a week.
Drip irrigation is also done or water is poured from a hose between the rows, but then there is a risk of washing out the roots. If you stop abundant watering before picking strawberries, the fruits will be sweet and less saturated with water.
Fertilizer application
The soil should be fertilized before flowering and after harvesting fruits. Potassium and phosphorus fertilizers are perfect.
It is periodically recommended to feed strawberries with organic matter - humus, ash, manure, by digging up the soil or locally adding it to the planting holes.
Weeding and loosening
Holiday bushes need to be loosened often, preferably after rain and when a lot of weeds have appeared. During the growing season, 6-8 weedings are carried out.
- The first loosening occurs at the beginning of March, when the soil dries out from the snow, along with fertilizer. It is necessary to weed the area between the beds and in the rows. Try not to damage the antennae. Dig between rows 10 centimeters deep.
- Before you start weeding strawberries, scatter ammonium nitrate - 100 grams over 10 beds. This is necessary so that the fertilizer penetrates under the leaves of the bush.
- When the harvest is harvested, remove the weeds from the area, remove fallen leaves, trim the tendrils, loosen the soil between the rows to a depth of 6-8 centimeters, in the rows - to a depth of 4-5 centimeters.
The last weeding is done in the fall. To avoid strawberries growing up the rhizomes, it is necessary to hill up the bushes.
Mulching
After watering, mulch the strawberries with sawdust, peat or straw. This is done to retain moisture in the soil. The mulch layer should be 3-5 centimeters. The procedure also helps prevent the plant from being damaged by parasites and accelerates the ripening process. Mulching is carried out in early spring and late autumn. Remove the mulch at the end of summer.
Strawberries Evis Delight: agricultural cultivation technology
The main thing when planting seedlings of this hybrid is the correct choice of site. It should be level, located in the southwestern part of the garden, where groundwater does not come close to the soil surface. It is not recommended to grow this strawberry in lowlands.
Bushes of the Evis Delight variety require regular lighting during the day, so the planting site should not be shaded.
The soil should be loose and fertile, well permeable to moisture and air, and have neutral acidity.
To increase the fertility of the site, 10-12 days before planting the seedlings, organic matter (up to 6 kg per square) and mineral fertilizers - at least 40 g per 1 m 2 - are added to the soil for digging.
Photo of strawberry Evis Delight
Planting scheme for Evis Delight strawberry bushes - no more than 4 plants per square
, the distance between which in the rows is up to 0.3 m, and the row spacing is 0.5 m.
The seedlings are placed in planting holes, covered with nutrient substrate, lightly compacted and watered well.
To properly water strawberries, it is better to arrange drip irrigation. When applying root irrigation, filtered warm water should be used.
During the ripening of crops, it is recommended to water the Evis Delight hybrid daily. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil, removing the resulting crust and at the same time destroying weeds. After loosening, the tree trunk circles are mulched. In this case, the moisture evaporates more slowly, so you can water this berry crop less often.
As a mulching material for strawberries, Evis Delight can be used:
After the last harvest is harvested, the crop begins to be prepared for winter.
Be sure to trim and burn all foliage. If the region has harsh winters, then the bushes should be covered with a thick layer of pine needles, and on top with fallen snow. With such shelter, Evis Delight strawberries can easily tolerate temperatures dropping to -30 degrees Celsius.
This remontant hybrid bears fruit throughout the summer; ripe berries are collected regularly so that new ovaries form in their place. Evis Delight strawberries are grown in one place for a couple of seasons, then the plantings need to be renewed.
The best strawberry varieties for the Middle Zone
For different regions of our country, strawberry varieties that differ from each other are not equally suitable. For example, for the middle zone there are not many ideal varieties. Frost (in spring and autumn) is the main danger for the plant in these regions. The following are ways to cope with typical Russian weather.
Elizabeth II (Queen Elizabeth)
Among the varieties, this one is considered remontant. It was released only in 2001. It is loved by gardeners who sell strawberries for its attractive appearance. We harvest it several times. The first is in June, the second is in the midst of summer, and the last is at the end of August. If the climate is favorable, it can be harvested in September until the very end of the month, but it is worth noting that the latest harvests are noticeably inferior to the first ones in terms of taste. The best ones are those that are harvested in July.
In many respects, our variety is the best of the remontant varieties. It is distinguished by bright large berries (there were up to 35 g), stable around 25 g. The buds form in the fall and survive the winter, so this variety begins to bloom early, and can be one of the first to bear a harvest. The fruits are characterized by increased strength, making them easy to transport without fear of damage.
Since these strawberries bloom and bear fruit (usually above 6 kg/sq. m) for a long time, they need to be cared for carefully and a lot. Constant fertilizing with potassium and nitrogen fertilizers is required. Before planting seedlings, you need to fertilize the soil with phosphorus. Many summer residents use organic fertilizers - this is only beneficial. It is difficult to overfeed strawberries with organic matter. Frequent watering allows you to grow really large berries. Queen Elizabeth is considered optimal for growing in this region.
Gigantella
Known for its size: one strawberry can weigh 100 grams (45 on average) and be almost 10 cm in diameter. Large seeds protrude from the fruit. Dense powerful bushes up to 40-50 cm high (yield per bush - 1.8 kg), with a diameter of up to 50 cm. Therefore, we plant a maximum of 4 bushes on 1 square. It loves moisture very much, so insufficient watering leads to a noticeable reduction in the size of the fruit. High yields are also guaranteed by advanced agricultural cultivation technology and, without fail, a sunny place.
In one place, Gigantella can bear fruit for up to 7-8 years. Flowers form in May, and berries ripen in early June and even a little earlier
It is important that this variety resists diseases better than others. Its peculiarity is that the harvest disappears quickly
The disadvantages include the need for frequent watering.
Zenga Zengana
One of the best and most widespread common strawberry varieties in the region. It ripens early, tastes good, and endures many hardships in a relatively harsh climate with fortitude and courage. It is grown on the sunny side. The best place is the very center of the summer cottage. Regular watering and mineral fertilizers are the key to good harvests.
The first berries can be picked at the beginning of July, but the peak of ripening occurs in the middle of the month. This is far from the fastest ripening variety, but one of the largest - up to 35 grams, and the taste of ripeness of the fruits is evident even when they are green. When fully ripe, they have a strong smell and the flesh is red. While it is maturing, it turns red unevenly.
Zenga Zengana is loved by summer residents for the abundance of fruits (up to 20 per plant); proper care guarantees over 3.5 kg per bush. Excellent for making jam and compotes, since the berries have a very strong peel and retain their shape during heat treatment. Frozen strawberries sold in supermarkets are often Zenga Zengana.
Kimberly
One of the earliest common strawberry varieties on the list of the best for the Middle Zone. Kimberly is a Dutch cross between Gorella and Chandler. Bright red shiny berries weighing up to 50 g, with a rich taste and strong aroma. 1.3-2.1 kg is collected from one bush. It tolerates frost well, is well transported, and is resistant to diseases. It grows superbly in continental climates.
For abundant harvests, it is recommended to plant strawberries of this type on flat areas, protected from the cold north wind. It is impossible not to note the plant’s love for slopes to the southwest. It is not planted on steep southern slopes: the variety loves moist soil. Does not get along with weeds, which must be gotten rid of before planting (and don’t forget after). Early ripening is the best advantage of this variety. High productivity is also on the list of advantages, but not everyone is able to achieve it.
The secret of success is proper care. This means ridding the soil of all kinds of weeds, regular fertilizing, timely watering, fighting against pests and possible plant diseases. Sometimes you have to resort to mulching the surface. Kimberly does not have any negative qualities.
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Advantages of the variety
- large fruits;
- sweetness and rich piquant aroma;
- high productivity rates;
- the ability to harvest all summer;
- suitable for open beds and greenhouses; high frost resistance;
- adapts to difficult climatic conditions;
- The good taste of the fruit is preserved even in rainy weather.
Disadvantages of the variety
Despite rave reviews from gardeners, the assortment has disadvantages:
- low immunity to anthracnose and spotting;
- planting must be renewed every 2 years;
- fruits crack after rain
The berries of Evis Delight are so tasty that gardeners are ready to protect them from diseases and find ways to renew their plantings every two years.
When growing Evis Delight for personal consumption, the fruits should be kept on the bush for 2-3 days after complete coloring, the taste will be much more sugary, and the aroma will intensify. If it is necessary to transport the crop over long distances, then the berries are collected at the stage of technical maturity
The development of the plant, winter hardiness and, ultimately, productivity depend on the correct choice of site. Evis Delight will grow well on a flat area on the southwestern or southern side of the site with a slight slope, which will ensure drainage of rainwater. Lowlands and shading are contraindicated; stable daylight hours are important for strawberries.
The hybrid will grow well after dill, radishes and peas. Will be lethargic in areas where celery and pumpkin grew. Tomatoes, eggplants and peppers should not grow in close proximity.
The soil should be loose, with an acidity level of 5.2 - 5.5 pH. After digging, at least 30 days must pass for the earth to settle. To improve the quality of the soil, organic fertilizers are added to it in an amount of 8-10 kg. per square meter of area, with the addition of 200 g of wood ash or 50 g of superphosphate.
Taking into account the developmental characteristics of Evis Delight bushes, they are planted at the rate of 4 plants per 1 square meter. If a strip planting system is chosen, 30 cm is left between plants and 0.5 m between rows. After planting, the plant is watered and the bed is mulched.
When planting, you need to make sure that the roots do not bend upward and the heart is not buried
Repairers
Due to the fact that there are remontant varieties of strawberries and wild strawberries, you can enjoy tasty and sweet berries from early spring until the onset of frost.
Remontant garden strawberries can decorate not only your summer cottage and vegetable garden, but also your balcony.
A new version of garden strawberries is Evis Delight. It stands out for its improved taste and preservation. Avis Delight significantly outperformed other strawberry varieties. The berries are dense, fleshy with excellent taste and aroma. Characterized by its ability to withstand drought and heat. In addition, it is resistant to pests and diseases.
Elan is a completely new species that was bred relatively recently by Dutch breeders. This strawberry variety is different:
- high resistance to diseases;
- excellent taste;
- increased level of productivity.
Another additional advantage of Elan is that it can bear fruit before the most severe autumn cold. On each Elan strawberry bush there are many tendrils and peduncles, abundantly strewn with fairly large and fragrant fruits.
Despite the fact that Elan bears fruit almost all year round, the fruits retain their excellent taste both during the warm summer period and during the severe autumn cold season.
Another excellent quality of Elan is frost resistance. If you grow such strawberries in greenhouses, you can get a harvest all year round.
Characteristics of the berry
Strawberries are formed quite large in size and ripen quickly. The berries are large with a rounded conical shape. Painted bright red. The peel has a shine and is distinguished by its smoothness.
The flesh is dense and not soft. The inside of the strawberry is as red as the outside. People who have tried the variety note a rich strawberry taste. It has a strong strawberry aroma, which is much stronger than other varieties.
One bush produces from 1.5 to 2 kg of berries per season. One berry weighs on average 20-30 g. With proper care, the size of the berries increases.
Cases have been recorded when individual specimens reached 50 g.
- large leaf plate;
- wrinkling is weakly expressed;
- color - dark green.
Mustache formation is characterized by an average degree. But their number is not enough for mass reproduction. One bush produces only 3-4 rosettes.
Reproduction
Reproduction occurs with the help of whiskers. One bush produces 3-4 rosettes. The plant is not propagated using seeds: this method requires more effort and time.
Whiskers are formed in small numbers, but usually they are enough for reproduction. They are medium in size and light green in color. With proper care, rosettes take root perfectly and form a strong root system. You cannot bury rosettes deeply; they are left on the surface and watered regularly.
Dividing the bush is also popular for its simplicity and ease.
Review: Strawberry seedlings Search "Evis Delight" - the sweetest variety of strawberry
I bought remontant strawberries of the Evis Delight variety in 2015. There are five seedlings, packed in plastic “snails” with soil in a cardboard box. This variety is suitable for growing in pots, all the necessary information is on the packaging.
I planted the seedlings in April in 5-liter pots, and now the month of September is already here, the bushes have grown, there is a lot of foliage, a bunch of mustaches and not a single flower. I was worried, I read “fairy tales” about “male” bushes, I began to write questions to the manufacturer, and they answered me that if you bought seedlings in branded packaging in a chain of stores (not from your hands), then you don’t have to worry, we have very strict quality control and we are responsible for our products. I began to wait and by October my strawberries bloomed, set a bunch of berries, but they didn’t have enough sun and in November I had a whole bunch of green berries, so in the year of planting I didn’t manage to eat the berries, maybe it was not properly cared for. I sent it to the garden beds for the winter (planted it in the ground).
In 2016, strawberries produced a good harvest (twice per season in June and September) and many runners. Of course, I doubt that it’s possible to collect three kilograms from a bush - that’s two buckets from five bushes - I haven’t had such a harvest. It seems to me that I collected no more than one and a half kilograms from the bush in two fruitings, but it is impossible to verify this; there were 5-10 berries per day. Five bushes are of course very few, we didn’t even have enough to eat. On the wall of the temporary hut
The big disadvantage of growing in pots is that it is impossible to “land” the babies, and they were all thrown away, well, a couple of them grew to the ground, fortunately the suspension of one of the pots could not stand it, I put the pot on the ground.
And at the end of 2016, snow fell very early and unexpectedly, and I did not have time to prepare my strawberries for winter. But the weather was unstable, sometimes severe frosts, sometimes thawed. My flowerpots were hanging on the street, and I saw how the wet lump of earth either melted or froze. It was too late to add drops and I was ready for all my strawberries to “die.” And indeed a lot was lost, but what was not lost I planted in the garden beds in early spring.
This year (2017) the Stavropol region was flooded, a real disaster. I was lucky that I had high beds, but due to the fact that it was constantly raining, the berries were watery (but sweet!) or even rotted in the beds. So I will propagate it this year.
Of course, I will recommend this variety to my friends, if you see it, take it without hesitation. The main thing is that it is a sweet and tasty berry, although not very aromatic.
Her bushes are very tall, with tall peduncles, large leaves and large berries. The variety is very productive, with many berries on the peduncle and many runners.
I wish you a good harvest! Thank you for your attention
Strawberry variety Fireworks
The strawberry variety Fireworks is one of the domestic varieties with a medium ripening period and a universal harvest purpose.
The originator of this variety, worthy in all respects, is the All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Selection of Fruit Plants named after I.V. Michurin. The “Fireworks” variety was included in the State Register of the Russian Federation quite a long time ago and has become most widespread in home gardening in the Central Black Earth region of our country.
Plant characteristics
The leaves are dark green, flat in shape, with a characteristic shine. The flowers are large in size, white, without petal torsion. Peduncles are medium in size, located below the level of the leaves. Productivity is high and constant. Fruiting is very stable.
Description of the berry variety
Fully ripened and ready for picking, the berries have an average weight of 11-13 g, regular shape and a short neck. The surface of the ripe berry is dark red in color, with a pronounced gloss. The berry is recommended for fresh use and is perfect for making jams and preserves.
The pulp of the ripe berry is dark red in color, dense in consistency, and sour-sweet in taste. The average sugar content is just over 7%. The acidity of the pulp does not exceed 1.2%. The amount of vitamin C is 77 mg/%. According to the tasting results, the berries scored 4.8 points. Average yields do not exceed 160−161 c/ha. The variety is characterized by resistance to fungal diseases and has relatively high winter hardiness.
Planting and growing
It is recommended to plant Fireworks strawberries in August-September or early spring, preferably in cloudy weather. The ridges must be located in areas that are well protected from gusty winds. It is advisable that in winter the ridges be covered with a layer of snow by 25–30 cm. Only the largest and most healthy rosettes with a well-developed root system should be planted.
The area should not have any shadows
You should pay attention to the soil moisture indicators on the ridges allocated for growing this berry crop. Garden strawberries of the “Fireworks” variety can be grown from strawberry tendrils or by dividing the rhizomes of this berry crop
Almost any type of fertile soil, except peat soils, is well suited for planting strawberry seedlings. In order to obtain the best possible results, it is recommended to add humus and wood ash during deep digging of the soil.
To get a high yield of high-quality berries when growing garden crops in open ground, it is necessary to carry out regular watering and prevent both the soil from drying out and being too waterlogged. Strawberries are fertilized at least three times per season and are always accompanied by abundant irrigation measures. Caring for berry plantations includes weeding, loosening and timely and correct preventive spraying of strawberry bushes.
Watering and fertilizing strawberries (video)
Berry plantings almost never get sick and winter very well in many regions without the use of shelter. The berry bushes are quite large, but not gigantic in size, and form mustaches, which greatly facilitates the independent propagation of the berry crop without the cost of purchasing planting material. High consumer ratings and positive reviews from gardeners allow us to recommend “Firework” as a promising variety for growing in garden plots and household plots.