Berries growing on the edges are called strawberries, and the name strawberry is assigned to cultivated varieties. Garden strawberries are cultivated on the site, and both strawberries and wild strawberries grow in the forest.
Breeders worked to develop large varieties from wild species until they crossed two types of American strawberries. There are many varieties of strawberries, differing in size, ripening time, resistance to diseases, but among the people their original name is stuck - strawberry.
Ripening time
Varieties are divided into groups according to ripening time:
- fruiting once a season (early, middle and late varieties);
- remontant varieties produce three to four waves of fruiting per season.
Early varieties
Early varieties ripen first in May. They don't have enough berries that haven't yet picked up the sweetness from the sun. Suitable as the first vitamin treat after winter. It cannot be grown in the Urals; here they are subject to return frosts.
Alba
The bushes are medium in size , form many rosettes and tendrils, multiply quickly, and begin to bear fruit from the end of May.
Strawberries "Alba" are frost-resistant, but need watering. Elongated scarlet fruits up to 25 g have a strawberry aroma.
Olvia
Spreading bushes grow thick shoots. They do not freeze out in cold winters and are resistant to strawberry mites and fungal diseases. They tolerate dry periods thanks to their powerful root system. Shiny bright red conical berries up to 35 g .
Kama
A disadvantage is the low location of the leaves relative to the ground, which causes rotting of peduncles and fruits. The plant is mulched with any covering material. The berries have a strawberry taste and aroma.
Mid-season varieties
Strawberries produce high yields and are universal in use. The fruits receive enough sunlight, they are consumed not only fresh, but also prepared into jams and marmalades.
Arosa
Medium-sized bushes, moderately spreading. Ripening begins in the second decade of June. Juicy orange-red berries with a wine taste reach 40 g, uniform in size, the harvest lasts up to a week. Withstands transportation without loss of presentation.
Marshal
Powerful leafy bush with tall peduncles. Forms a huge number of rosettes, is resistant to return frosts and drought, and does not freeze. Valued for its red-red fruits up to 93 g with a concave spout at the top. Another plus is that it is not damaged by birds, the crop is hidden under large leaves.
Queen
Shows the yield when grown on fertile soil with mandatory watering. The fruits are equal to 12 g, but if the conditions are created, then in the first harvest 40 g are collected. The “Tsaritsa” strawberry has shiny berries of a rich red color and a blunt conical shape. Does not suffer from return frosts, is resistant to pests and diseases.
Late varieties
Late fruiting varieties extend the strawberry season until autumn. Even “neutrals” cannot compare with them in terms of productivity, due to the waste of energy on the first two waves of fruiting.
The plants are resistant to diseases and have aromatic and tasty fruits. Suitable for growing without film coverings. Flowering begins after frost, and fruiting begins from late June to September.
Bounty
Strong bushes with erect peduncles. They do not freeze in harsh winters, set berries even with insufficient watering, and are not susceptible to diseases. The pulp is loose, but does not spoil during transportation. Cone-shaped berries of medium size up to 28 g, have a bright aftertaste and strawberry aroma.
Great Britain
Hardy plants, not affected by frost, do not freeze out, resistant to fungal diseases. Among late varieties, it is the leader in yield (2 kg each) and berry size (120g). The fruits are dark cherry color with a smooth shiny surface. Highly transportable and retains its fresh appearance for a long time.
Malvina
Large berries up to 35 g are hidden among the wide bushes, ripening from the end of June. The rich aroma comes not only from ripe, but also from unripe fruits. The variety is resistant to most diseases, but requires treatment against weevils and thrips.
Repairers
Varieties produce several waves of harvest per season. Small-fruited ones lay fruit cones all summer, and large-fruited ones produce berries two or three times during the season. The first wave coincides in timing with the release of early varieties, the second begins in August, the third occurs in the fall before frost.
Albion
Powerful plants with large leaves are resistant to temperature changes, are almost not attacked by pests, do not get sick, and tolerate dry periods. Albion strawberries produce most of their harvest in May, with the next two waves at the end of August and September. Dense scarlet berries with a shiny surface reach up to 35 g.
Elizabeth 2
Each compact bush produces 1.5 kg of fruit. The first harvest is harvested in May, the last in October, ripening lasts throughout the season. The fruit formation is weak, the average weight of the berries is 50 g, some grow up to 125 g. The fruits are juicy, medium soft with a uniform consistency. In cold winters it freezes, strawberries “Elizabeth 2” need preventative dry shelter.
Evie 2
Round-shaped bushes produce few tendrils. Many tall flower stalks grow. The fruits are round and have a firm consistency. All berries are elongated, equal in size to 20 g. They have average heat resistance and do not freeze if covered.
Advice! Remontant varieties produce crops almost continuously throughout the season, and therefore require care, loosening, watering and fertilizing. Plants degenerate in 2 seasons, replant plantings in other fertilized beds, otherwise the berries are crushed.
Caring for garden strawberries Black Prince
In order for this variety to consistently bear fruit well and not suffer from various diseases, it is necessary to provide it with adequate care.
Watering
Black Prince is a moisture-loving strawberry. The greatest need for water in strawberries is observed immediately after planting and during flowering. With all the love for watering, it is worth noting that this crop does not tolerate stagnation of water in the soil. If you overwater strawberries, the risk of root system rotting will increase. Also, too much watering has a bad effect on the taste of the berries; they become too watery, lose their sweetness, and their shelf life is reduced.
It is best to water the bushes once a week. It is advisable to use a drip irrigation system. Also, it is best to water strawberries either in the early morning or evening, when the sun is in its inactive phase.
Fertilizer for garden strawberries
In order for the Black Prince to produce a good harvest, it needs to be fed well. The feeding scheme is as follows:
- At the beginning of spring, garden strawberries need nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
- In the flowering and ovary formation phase, strawberries need nutrients. Therefore, the plant is fertilized with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers.
- After harvesting, strawberries are fed with organic matter. It will help the bushes to winter well.
We also recommend reading: Description of the strawberry variety Zephyr
Pests and diseases
Despite the fact that the Black Prince has a fairly strong immune system, he may still encounter a number of problems:
- Verticillium. Symptoms of this disease include darkening of the leaves (they turn brown) and curling. If verticillium has heavily invaded the plant, then it is easier to remove it from the site. If the lesion is small, then the bushes are treated with special insecticides.
- White spotting. When a plant encounters this disease, white spots appear on its shoots and leaves. Over time, the spots become larger and merge. As soon as this disease has been discovered, the bushes need to be treated with special pesticides, which can be purchased in specialized stores.
- Strawberry mite. This is a very dangerous pest for garden strawberries. When the parasite settles on a plant, the foliage becomes paler. Treatment consists of treating the culture with a solution of colloidal sulfur (8 g of the substance is diluted in a bucket of water).
- Aphid. When infested by these parasites, strawberry leaves begin to curl and dry out. In addition to their activities, aphids are very attractive to garden ants. If there are few aphids, then they can be collected manually. If there are a lot of parasites, then the bushes need to be treated with garlic solution. To prepare it you will need the following ingredients: 200 g of onion and garlic, 100 g of dandelion juice and a bucket of water.
Varieties by size
Breeders are breeding not only large-fruited, but also small-fruited varieties of garden strawberries.
Small-fruited strawberries: Baron Solemacher, Alexandria, Yellow miracle
The varieties are easy to care for and are chosen by summer residents. They produce aromatic berries up to 5 g from June until frost, distinguished between white and red colored fruits. They propagate not only by seed, but also by dividing the bush.
Large-fruited strawberries: Gigantella Maxim, Bogota, Chamora Turusi
Advice ! Large varieties are chosen by experienced gardeners who are able to feed the bushes in a timely manner, water them and treat them against fungal diseases. The disadvantages are uneven ripening of large berries and mediocre taste.
Large varieties
The yield of large varieties depends on the hard work of the gardener. Organic matter is added to the plantings; only first-order tendrils are taken for propagation; thickening is avoided.
Gigantella Maxim
Spreading bushes up to 60 cm in diameter, up to 50 cm in height. Forms few tendrils, but all of them are as thick as a pencil. Strawberries "Gigantella Maxim" have scarlet berries of 100-140 g, flat-round shape, reminiscent of tomatoes. Ripens late, yields well. In winter, mice gnaw at plants, and they are also affected by strawberry mites.
Bogota
A vigorous plant with numerous tendrils. It freezes out in cold winters and is affected by rot only during the rainy season. The berries are not aligned in size, specimens are 160 g each with a diameter of 12 cm. Glossy surface, dense flesh, changes color from scarlet under the skin to pink closer to the core.
Chamora Turusi
Luxurious bushes produce one peduncle in the first year, and later increase their yield. It grows in one place for several years without replanting, if provided with watering and fertilizing with organic matter. Brick-red berries grow up to 150 g, the total yield per bush is 3 kg. Dark-colored fruits emit a strawberry aroma, especially pronounced at the end of fruiting.
Small-fruited varieties
All small-fruited varieties bear fruit throughout the growing season. The bushes do not need shelter, the berries do not lose their sweetness until October. They are grown in tree trunks, on an alpine hill or in a flower garden.
Ali Baba
Plants reach up to 15 cm in height and form many flower stalks. They do not freeze, are heat-resistant, and reproduce by seeds. The taste of ruby fruits is sweet with pronounced sourness. Ali Baba strawberries have a high yield and the harvest is suitable for canning.
Alexandria
Quickly grows compact bushes with an abundance of flower stalks. 50 red fruits weighing 8 g are collected from each plant. The variety is not picky about care, resistant to diseases and pests, does not freeze, and tolerates dry periods.
Forest fairy tale
The bushes are compact, the fruits are small, conical, dark-colored. The berries lack aroma, but add sourness to sweet desserts. Flowering begins in May and continues to bear fruit until frost.
Bearless strawberry
The beardless varieties are compact in size, do not grow mustache, and produce crops before frost. They are distinguished by productivity, winter hardiness, and low maintenance requirements. Although the seeds are small, they allow you to grow a plantation of seedlings:
- Yellow miracle - small yellow cone-shaped fruits that taste like pineapple;
- Ruyana - tolerates rainy weather, is resistant to rot, can be grown even in the shade;
- Rügen Island - bushes with good foliage, used to decorate the site.
Sweet varieties
For canning, choose varieties with sourness, and for enjoying fresh, choose sweet strawberries. The berries gain sweetness when grown in sunny areas, but without stagnant rainwater.
El Dorado
Individual fruits grow up to 90 g and are rich in sugars. It has dense and juicy pulp. The bush produces 1.5 kg of berries per season, which are not damaged during transportation. Plants are resistant to diseases and do not freeze.
Carmen
The bushes grow dark green foliage and strong shoots. Harvesting begins in the second half of summer. The first dark red fruits of a blunt conical shape grow up to 40 g, then they become smaller - 20 g each. It is considered high-yielding, but sometimes freezes in winter.
Crown
Ripening occurs in the middle period. Strawberries "Crown" produce dark cherry berries that are not aligned in size with a fragrant aroma and sweet taste. They are planted throughout Russia due to their increased winter hardiness. Cons: susceptible to white spot and fruit rot.
What varieties of strawberries are for the Primorsky Territory
Primorye has a rather humid climate, which can lead to rot on plants. Therefore, to grow strawberries in this region, moisture-tolerant varieties are needed. The most popular are Saratovskaya early, Orlets and Prisvyat.
Orlets
Medium early variety. The berries are dense, aromatic with good taste. However, the shape is uneven and unequal. Resistant to gray rot.
Prisvyat
High-yielding variety with large and even berries. The taste is good and aromatic. With medium ripening, winter-hardy.
Arosa
Medium late variety. The yield is quite high and amounts to about 1 kg per bush. The weight of the berries reaches 45 g, their color is orange-red. The pulp is medium dense, juicy.
Winter-hardy and drought-resistant. Practically not susceptible to diseases.
Gum
Early ripening variety. The berries ripen simultaneously and are large in size. The pulp is juicy and tender. Productivity is stable and high.
Resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot. When growing, periodic and timely watering is necessary.
Darenka
An early variety, resistant to low temperatures - cold-resistant. It is unpretentious when grown, but fertilizing and regular watering are necessary.
The berries are large, weigh up to 40 g, dark red in color. The pulp is sweet and aromatic. The yield is high, the berries ripen together, at the same time. The variety is resistant to diseases such as gray rot.
Varieties for growing in a greenhouse
Any of the varieties is suitable for growing in a greenhouse, but they are selected according to the ripening period to create a berry conveyor. Beginners are advised to start with self-pollinating varieties; experienced gardeners install a bee hive for pollination.
Honey
The seedlings take root well in the greenhouse, the bushes are spreading, there are a lot of mustaches. The fruits of the Honey strawberry are rich in color and juicy. Under the conditions of proper agricultural technology, they grow up to 30 g. At the end of fruiting, they become smaller, and a strawberry taste and aroma is felt.
Bolero
Suitable for growing in small greenhouses, but with additional lighting. Dense planting is used and plants are replaced after 5 years. The glossy fruits are red-orange in color, conical at the beginning of fruiting, then acquire an elongated shape.
Florence
A late-ripening variety from English breeders for cultivation on an industrial scale. Up to 1.5 kg of large conical fruits are harvested from one plant. Tolerates temperature fluctuations, is resistant to diseases, and grows in one place for up to 5 years. Good transportability, preserves when frozen.
Zarya
Mid-season variety for greenhouses. It produces a harvest of symmetrical berries of 25 g each, which separate well from the calyx. Tolerates frosts, but is demanding on fertilizing and watering. The fruits have a universal purpose and are suitable for canning and freezing. The pulp is juicy and has a dessert taste.
Red Gauntlet
Forms compact bushes, several strong flower stalks grow in a rosette. Valued for its resistance to fungal diseases and gray rot. Produces a harvest of leveled, wide-conical red berries of 10 g each. Requires neutral soil, and in open ground conditions, protection from direct sunlight.
Growing technology
After the prepared seeds have survived the winter, the container must be placed in a sunny place, for example on a windowsill. In this case, the film is left in the same position. It is extremely important that the light level is high. If natural conditions do not provide this, then you need to use an artificial light source.
If the soil is very dry, you can sprinkle it with a small amount of water. Usually after 14 days the seeds germinate. As soon as this happens, small holes are made in the film with a needle. Through them, the required amount of air will enter the container, and the temperature regime will change.
Varieties for growing in the middle zone
Select varieties that are resistant to return frosts, capable of yielding crops during the rainy season, and that can withstand long periods of time without solar heat. Plants must be resistant to fungal diseases.
Sudarushka
Early ripening. It has increased frost resistance and is not affected by viral and bacterial diseases. Forms semi-spreading bushes with light pink tendrils. The berries (from 13 to 35 g) are scarlet, ovoid, and do not become smaller towards the end of fruiting. The pulp has a dessert taste.
Clery
It bears fruit early and does not freeze. Small bushes with pubescent peduncles. Valued for its large berries with a carmine color. Ripening begins from the bottom to the tips. In the first year, “Clery” strawberries do not show much yield, but in the next season they increase fruitfulness and vine formation.
Asia
Many rosettes grow on compact bushes. The declared yield of Asia strawberries is up to 1.5 kg. Does not freeze, requires treatment against anthracosis and powdery mildew. Scarlet fruits up to 35 g with a dense structure, reminiscent of watermelon pulp.
Irma
Medium-sized remontant bushes. The average parameters of elongated fruits are 38 g, sometimes 54 g are found. The first harvest is harvested in early June, the harvest ripens for another two months. Even in rainy weather, the berries do not rot and remain sweet.
Landing on the site
For the Black Prince strawberries, choose areas with sandy loam soils and good lighting. The variety is not remontant and depends greatly on the length of daylight hours. It is necessary to have as much sunlight as possible. Planting of seedlings is carried out in spring or autumn, depending on the agroclimatic zone of cultivation. But it is better to give preference to autumn dates. The seedlings will have time to take root well and produce a wonderful harvest the following year.
Soil preparation
Having chosen a site, it is prepared. The area is dug up and weed roots are removed. Then humus is added at a consumption rate of 5 kg/m2. If the soil is very acidic, add additional dolomite flour. Lime is used as an alternative. If soil preparation is carried out for autumn planting, wait until the soil settles. Otherwise, it is difficult to determine how deep to deepen the planting material during the main work.
Varieties for the Moscow region
The climate of the Moscow region is favorable for most varieties. Plants must be drought-resistant and tolerate frosty winters. Remontant varieties are especially successfully grown: Elizaveta 2, Evi 2, Albion.
Kimberly
Innovation of Dutch breeders. Forms squat compact bushes, scarlet berries up to 20 g, reminiscent of a heart shape. There are few mustaches for the Kimberly strawberry, but it is interesting because of the taste of the fruit - a caramel flavor is felt against the background of sourness. Resistant to temperature changes and fungal diseases.
Kiss Nellis
Wide, powerful plants have high yields. Strong peduncles are formed, not many whiskers. The berries are large, reaching up to 110 g, deep red in color, truncated cone shape. Resistance to freezing and diseases.
Shelf
Medium-sized bushes grow few tendrils, the flower stalks are powerful, and they hold berries suspended. The Polka strawberry tolerates frosts down to -15 degrees and is resistant to spotting and rot. The fruits are large, blunt-conical (up to 20 g), dark-colored, suitable for canning, and transportable.
Monterey
The remontant variety is ahead of Albion in terms of yield. Spreading bushes form up to 10 peduncles and reproduce not only by tendrils, but also by dividing the mother plant. Large dark red cone-shaped fruits with a characteristic shine on the leaves. Withstands frost and drought, bears fruit until frost, the yield depends on the amount of fertilizing applied during the season.
Varieties for growing in Siberia
Pay attention to zoned varieties with increased frost resistance, capable of quickly growing leaves after the bushes freeze. Plants must be resistant to diseases and produce crops in short daylight conditions.
Darenka
Shows high winter hardiness and is not susceptible to diseases. The bushes are compact and quickly recover after freezing. The cherry-colored fruits with a neck (21 g each) have a blunt-conical shape. High and stable yield.
Maryshka
The plants are medium in size and produce few tendrils. Although it shows high winter hardiness, it needs watering during periods of drought. Scarlet berries have medium-density pulp and grow up to 25 g. They are grown not only in open but also in closed ground; frequent replanting is required.
Festival
The first large fruits begin to ripen in July, fruiting is extended. The bushes are strong and capable of regeneration. The red berries have a conical shape with grooves. The harvest is stored for a long time and is not damaged during transportation.
Lord
Refers to remontant varieties with high yields. Resistant to freezing, demanding mulching. From the beginning of July, berry picking begins (60-100 g), but by the end of fruiting the fruits become smaller, although the taste and aroma do not deteriorate. They increase the yield of Lord strawberries with regular watering and fertilizing.
Description
Strawberries "Vima Tarda" are considered one of the latest in terms of ripening. The fruiting period is extended, occurring at the beginning - mid-July and lasting for 2-4 weeks (under favorable conditions until autumn), which provides 6-8 pickings of gradually ripening berries.
Flowering begins in the 2-3rd decade of May, when many early varieties are already actively bearing fruit
The bushes are vigorous and densely leafy, spreading. The leaves are large, dark green in color, shiny, concave, medium wrinkled, ribbed, pubescent. The middle lobe of the leaf is rounded with a sharp base, the stipules are pink, short, wide. The flowers are large, white, bisexual, untwisted. Spreading inflorescences are formed on numerous, thick, heavily pubescent peduncles, which are located below the level of the leaves. Powerful whiskers are formed in medium numbers and are distinguished by a pale red color. The stalks are short and thick. Small, hairless calyxes consist of simple, short sepals that are bent upward.
Berries
The variety is large-fruited, individual berries can reach 80 g. The very first ones are larger (on average 40-45 g), the subsequent ones are aligned in shape and size, weighing about 20-35 g, have a regular blunt cone (cone-shaped with a truncated apex), flattened shape without a neck.
The color of berries that have reached ripeness is uneven, the top often remains lighter, yellowish
The color of ripe berries is orange or dark red (to purple) with a pronounced glossy sheen. The color is uneven, the top often remains lighter. The seeds are yellowish, not numerous, slightly pressed into the pulp. The pulp is red or with an orange tint, juicy and dense, aromatic, sweet and sour in taste. It contains:
| Useful and nutritious substances | Quantity |
| Sahara | 6,9% |
| Acids | 1,1% |
| Vitamin C | 58 mg% |
Tasting rating of fresh berries is 4.3-4.5 points (out of 5), the main purpose is dessert.
The dense, elastic texture of the pulp ensures the possibility of transporting and storing the harvested crop and its high marketability. During heat treatment, the berries do not fall apart and are suitable for making whole fruit jam and other homemade preparations.
Strawberries of this variety are perfect for preparing and decorating a variety of desserts.
Productivity
According to the results of state variety trials, the average yield in Russia was 73.8 c/ha, in Belarus 75.7 c/ha (the maximum - 132 c/ha was obtained in 2007 in the Gorki region). In reviews of the Vima Tarda strawberries, gardeners indicate that from one bush they can get from 300-450 g to 0.8-1.0 kg of berries. Yield indicators directly depend on the intensity of agricultural technology (fertilizing, watering, planting density) and the age of the bushes. It is believed that after the 3-4th year the size and number of berries decrease significantly and the variety requires updating. In commercial production, large-fruited strawberries are grown as a one- or two-year crop.
Varieties for the Urals
In the Urals, severe frosts alternate with thaws, and in the summer there are too few warm days. Spring and autumn are delayed by rains turning into snowfalls. Varieties must withstand temperature fluctuations and show high resistance to rot.
Muskatnaya Biryulevskaya
Spreading medium-leafed bushes. The plant does not freeze, is resistant to diseases and pests. The elongated dark-colored fruits reach 30 g, then become smaller up to 8 g. Pronounced nutmeg aroma, sweet but dry flesh.
Ruby Pendant
Due to good winter hardiness, it requires treatments against diseases and pests. The bushes are small, compact in shape, with flower stalks located under the leaves. The dark red fruits are shiny and blunt-conical in shape. They reach a weight of only 10 g, are sweet and aromatic.
Beauty of Zagorje
Ripening begins in early July. In the first harvest, the conical berries grow up to 38 g, then become smaller. High yield and winter hardiness, does not lose its appearance during transportation. Used for food due to its excellent taste.
Festival Chamomile
Plants do not fall out in frosts, are resistant to periods of drought, and are not susceptible to fruit rot. Bright red glossy fruits in the first harvest reach 40 g, then the weight decreases to 8 g. All berries are smooth, have a presentable appearance and high taste.
Reviews from gardeners
Galina, 61 years old, Dribin
We have been growing Tarda strawberries for almost 10 years. Even on clay soil, the berries are large, dense, not outstanding in taste, but not bad either. The bushes are tall and strong, with a large number of languid green, slightly bluish leaves. Everything about them is powerful and thick - petioles, peduncles, tendrils, stalks. They suffer less from other varieties, but the berries are often damaged by slugs, wasps and ants. The sweetness of the pulp is also very attractive to them. Gray rot must be treated, otherwise you may be left without a harvest. Especially in a rainy year or in shaded beds.
Igor, 47 years old, rep. Bashkortostan
Large late-ripening Dutch strawberries Tard and Xima were not very pleasing in our conditions. In terms of taste, strawberries are rather bland, watery, too dense, and the aroma is weak. Poorly pollinated, many berries have an unattractive “clumsy” shape. And the yield is at most average. I checked them for 3 years, but decided not to leave them. Perhaps in other regions these varieties realize their potential better.
Agata, 39 years old, Kolomna
From the Vima series, I tried to grow remontant Rina and other single-fruiting varieties. Tarda adapted best. The variant is late-ripening, therefore it is optimally suited to fill the pause after early and between waves of remontant varieties. The bushes are tall, powerful, voluminous. The berries are quite large and aromatic, but in cold conditions they remain sour, and in the heat, those that are not hidden under the leaves bake and wilt. The variety is unpretentious in care; the only problem we have to deal with is the strawberry mite. Last summer I used Tiovit Jet. Tsarskoye Selo suffers the most from ticks, Queen Elizabeth 2 less; Tarda, Honey and Relay are moderately affected.
Boris, 42 years old, Smolensk region
I ordered seedlings of ZKS strawberries by Wim Tarda on the Internet from a Belarusian nursery. It’s nice that they all turned out to be of high quality, took root and began to bear fruit after planting in August the following summer. The yield is very decent, the taste is at the same level. The berries are large, sweet and juicy, with a pleasant aroma. They ate them fresh, prepared all kinds of desserts, and my wife even made several jars of jam. The variety has high frost resistance and has been tested in open ground under field conditions. I carry out preventive treatments against diseases and pests, so all my bushes are healthy and strong, with shiny dark green foliage. They produce enough mustache, so I will continue to breed this variety.
Varieties for Kazakhstan
Most berry crops are grown in Kazakhstan. There are favorable climatic conditions here that make it possible to plant strawberries not only in greenhouses, but also in open ground.
Galya chiv
Ripens towards the end of summer. The roots penetrate deeply into the soil layer, which allows them to withstand drought and not freeze. The plant is resistant to diseases, produces 70 g of red berries. Few tendrils are formed, and the beds do not have to be weeded often. Suitable for industrial breeding.
Symphony
Medium-sized, multi-horned bushes. Fruiting lasts for two months and produces a medium-sized harvest of berries (40 g). The fruits are dense and tasty fresh. The variety is winter-hardy, tolerates drought, and is not susceptible to attack by the strawberry mite.
Pegasus
Strong, spreading bushes produce strong flower stalks; when ripe, the berries do not touch the ground. It is not subject to wilting and late blight, but suffers from powdery mildew. The fruits are elastic, scarlet in color, 20 g each, with a dessert taste and dense texture.
Charlotte
The bushes are compact, the yield is average. Gardeners choose it because of the heart-shaped shape of the fruit, perfect for making jam. Brightly colored berries, 35 g each, with a pronounced strawberry smell, juicy and sweet when fully ripe. Resistance to attack by pests and diseases.
Major diseases
It is believed that the Black Prince variety is not very susceptible to diseases. But there is a list of the main plant diseases that can still affect these strawberries:
- verticillium; a very dangerous disease, it is believed that it is transmitted from nightshades; characterized by yellowness of the leaves and damage to the cuttings; there is no treatment as such, so you need to carefully select planting material;
- gray rot; affects both leaves and berries with gray-brown spots; treated by spraying with Bordeaux mixture;
- late blight; the leaves begin to dry out in patches; use metaxil for spraying immediately after the leaves bloom;
- anthracnose fungus; occurs due to high humidity in the garden bed;
- powdery mildew; characterized by a gray coating; destroyed with a solution of soda ash.
Features of variety selection
When choosing a variety, the main criterion is productivity. The condition is important not only for gardeners, but also for entrepreneurs growing strawberries for sale. Then follow the conditions of winter hardiness, immunity to temperature changes, the ability to withstand prolonged rains and drought, and not be subject to diseases and pest attacks.
Advice! When selecting a variety, it is better to choose a zoned crop rather than focus on plants from the southern regions. The new product may not withstand frosts and will not show the declared yield in harsh climates.
