The best strawberry varieties for Siberia - 15 largest and most delicious

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Garden strawberries have been grown in Siberia for a long time. Of course, local conditions are not suitable for a heat-loving crop, but gardeners are not complaining. Thanks to breeders (both Russian and foreign), strawberry varieties for Siberia have appeared, producing excellent harvests even in such a climate. What do experts advise, and what varietal and hybrid forms of strawberries have successfully taken root on the plots of Siberian summer residents?

• 1 Features of choosing strawberries for the region
• 2 Released varieties
• 3 Remontant garden strawberries for Siberia

How to choose the right strawberry variety for Siberia

To choose the right variety for cultivation in Siberia, you should consider the following characteristics:

• resistance to frost;
• ability to quickly recover after leaf fall;
• high immunity to diseases and insect pests characteristic of the culture;
• productivity;
• resistance to external, mechanical damage, which is required for transporting fruits over long distances.

Growing and caring for strawberries in Siberia - video

These are the main criteria that should form the basis of the choice. It is difficult to find a variety that combines all of the listed properties. However, there are excellent strawberries with excellent performance for the Siberian climate.

Garland

It is valued for its excellent yield (up to 1 kg of fruit can be harvested per season), attractive appearance of the fruit, high resistance to many diseases and low temperatures. The garland is undemanding to growing conditions, easily propagated, and is also characterized by an early onset and late end of fruiting. The berries have an average density, which allows them to be stored for a long time and not lose their shape during transportation. It is important to consider that such strawberries are susceptible to infection with powdery mildew and fungal diseases.

Remontant strawberries for Siberia - the best varieties

Remontant varieties of strawberries bear fruit twice a season. This explains the popularity of this berry among summer residents. A feeling of continuous fruiting is created: new berries quickly form in place of the collected fruits.

Siberia is characterized by a short summer. It is often cool, with temperature changes and rain. At the moment, the best varieties in this category are: Garland, Tanyusha, Temptation, Lord.

Garland

A remontant variety with tendrils of a light pink hue. Strawberries ripen early. The berries are medium-sized and have a “classic” shape. The yield is high - from 1 to 1.2 kg per bush. Strong peduncles easily hold massive fruits, which prevents them from being on the ground and rotting. The plant has fairly large leaves.

Photo of strawberry garland

Remontant strawberry Garland is simple in agricultural technology. Recommended for vegetable growers without experience. She has excellent taste. High resistance to frost, strong immunity - everything that is required for the climatic conditions of Siberia.

Doesn't like being overwatered and immediately starts to hurt.

This should definitely be taken into account when choosing this strawberry to grow.

Strawberry "Tanyusha"

Mid-season remontant variety, with a moderate number of tendrils. The fruits are round, with a pointed tip. Sweet taste with sourness. The culture has a subtle aroma. Each berry is dense, weighing from 10 to 19 grams. The fruits are eaten fresh and processed. They make delicious jams and preserves.

Photo of strawberry Tanyusha

The plant has strong immunity. Feels great at low temperatures and even frosts. In addition to tasty fruits, the variety is distinguished by its decorative properties: it blooms amazingly. The harvest is good. The foliage is average. The leaves are bright green, slightly corrugated. Easy to care for. The only negative is that it is not well preserved.

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Strawberry "Temptation"

A remontant strawberry variety with a lot of runners. Compact bushes have fairly large green leaves with an emerald tint. Each shoot produces approximately 20 white flowers. In summer, they produce delicious, soft-fleshed berries. All are the same size, which gives a special aesthetic appearance. There are no voids inside the fruit. Productivity up to 1.5 kg per bush.

Photo of strawberry Temptation

Advantages of the Temptation variety: rapid ripening, long-term fruiting, resistance to very low temperatures. Disadvantages: low yield in the absence of systematic watering.

Lord

A remontant variety with rapidly growing tendrils. The bush is tall and erect. It grows quickly. Large, rich red berries have a sweet, juicy taste. The weight of an individual fruit is 100 g. The yield is 1 kg per bush.

Photo of strawberry Lord

Strawberry Lord has pronounced protective properties and can withstand frost. The main advantage is continuous fruiting for 10 seasons. It is perfectly preserved during long-distance transportation. Among the disadvantages, the need for tying is noted so that the berries do not end up on the ground.

Variety Solnechnaya Polyanka

Non-repairing strawberries, added to the State Register for the West Siberian region in 2008. It is distinguished by a powerful bush with a semi-spreading shape. The foliage is medium, the leaves are large, green, with slight pubescence. The flowers are bisexual, white.

Strawberries of the Solnechnaya Polyanka variety compared to a matchbox.

Table of characteristics of the variety Solnechnaya Polyanka.

The plant has high winter hardiness, but its resistance to drought and heat is average. Resistance to strawberry diseases and pests remains at an average level; you need to monitor the condition of the planting and take timely measures.

For better survival and protection from the sun, the Sunny Meadow strawberry planting can be mulched with pine needles. It is better to plant the plant in a sunny place, this way the taste is revealed more strongly.

Frost-resistant strawberry varieties

A mandatory property that berries grown in Siberia must have is the ability to withstand the lowest temperatures. Among the best frost-resistant strawberry varieties: Amulet, Kama, Zephyr, Torpedo.

Amulet

Non-repairing variety, has tendrils. Juicy, sweet, medium-sized, cone-shaped berries ripen in a short time. Average weight – from 30 to 35 g. With proper care, they get a harvest of a couple of kg per bush.

The amulet is resistant to low temperatures. He is not afraid of fungus or strawberry mites. The berries are eaten fresh or frozen. The fruits are perfectly stored in the freezer, preserving their taste and nutrients.

Amulet strawberries are ideal for growing commercially. Excellent resistance to transportation over any distance.

Strawberry variety "Kama"

An early ripe remontant variety, with a small amount of whiskers. In greenhouse conditions, the harvest is harvested as early as April. In open ground - in May. All bushes are compact, beautiful, with large flower stalks.

They produce bright red triangular-shaped fruits. With proper agricultural technology, the yield of Kama strawberries is up to 1 kg per plant. The first harvest is massive: the weight of an individual fruit is up to 50 - 65 grams. The weight of berries of the next harvests is at the level of 30 - 40 grams.

Marshmallow

The non-repairing variety Zephyr was obtained in Denmark. A spreading green bush with strong stems that hold the fruits above the ground. There are mustaches. The weight of the berry is at least 50 grams. Compared to Kama, there is no tendency to decrease in size.

Productivity is at the proper level - 1 kg per bush for 1 season. Withstands any transportation and is well stored. One of the commercial varieties. Loves feeding with organic substances.

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Torpedo

Non-repairing variety with an average number of tendrils. The berries are small in size and oblong in shape, weighing 10-15 grams, with dense, tasty, juice-rich pulp. The sweet taste is diluted with a pleasant, unobtrusive sourness. Leaves are dark green. Productivity up to 190 grams per bush.

The berries are eaten fresh and processed. Equally good for freezing and cooking.

Fairy

Such strawberries bear fruit for a long time, withstand low temperatures well, have strong immunity, excellent taste and aroma. Fairy is considered a very hardy variety, which is suitable for both industrial and home cultivation. The shrub is characterized by an average ripening period: flowering begins in May, and the berries are ripe by the beginning of June. Fairy produces fairly large fruits, which are distinguished by good transportability, as well as a long shelf life. It is important to remember that this shrub needs a garter.

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Geneva

Remontant variety with a small amount of mustache. Presented by low bushes with many juicy green, large leaves. The fruits themselves are medium in size. Berry weight - 50 g. They have an elongated shape. The taste is sweet. After the first harvest, the bush blooms again after 14 days. Easy care. The culture requires the application of fertilizers, systematic moistening and loosening of the soil. The second harvest is larger. All berries ripen at the same time. Strawberry Geneva has good immunity.

Strawberry "Maryshka"

A medium-early, non-repairing variety, with an average number of runners, obtained in the Czech Republic.

The main distinctive feature of the “Maryshka” strawberry is its oblong triangular shape. Color – dark red. The weight of one fruit is within 25 grams. Productivity from one bush – 500 g.

The berries are sweet and have a pronounced aroma. The bush is compact and holds fruits well, preventing them from falling to the ground. Due to this, harvesting is easy. The variety is resistant to stains, rot, aphids, and mites. In addition to frost, it tolerates drought well.

Strawberry "Tristar"

Remontant variety with a small number of whiskers. Bears cone-shaped fruits twice during the season. The plant is quite large in diameter - up to 80 cm. The weight of the berry is about 30 grams. Tristar strawberries bear fruit before frost appears.

Requires a change of location every year. This contributes to a good harvest. After the first harvest of fruits, the bushes are thoroughly cleaned, removing dried leaves and flower stalks. Afterwards, fertilizers are applied and watering is carried out.

The second harvest of fruits occurs in mid-summer, the second half of July. Tristar remontant strawberries are grown even at home: on a loggia or balcony. You should definitely shape your mustache using the vertical method (using trellises).

Variety of large strawberries “Ruby pendant”

Mid-season, remontant variety, with large mustaches. Received as a result of crossing Fairfax and Zeng Zengana. Has average yields. The berries of the “Ruby Pendant” strawberry are small, one weighs about 12 grams. The fruits have a smooth, shiny surface with gloss. Conical shape with a short neck. The pulp is tasty, dark red, juicy. Approximately 500 grams of fruit are obtained from the bush.

Zoned

The following varieties are most popular among summer residents.

Fairy

A mid-season, highly productive variety (up to 189 c/ha), obtained at the Kuibyshev Zonal Experimental Horticulture Station as a result of crossing “Scarlet Sail” and “Nadezhda”. In the first harvest, the berries are large, up to 35 g, after which the average weight fluctuates between 10-15 g. They are dark red, round, have no neck, with a dense texture. Suitable for industrial use.

Strawberries are good for whole fruit jam because they retain their shape during heat treatment. An obvious disadvantage is the low portability of transportation.

Slightly spreading bushes are characterized by good adaptation and resistance to diseases and pests. They maintain high yields without replanting or rejuvenation for 3 years.

Festival

Strawberries, which are deservedly considered one of the best. It was bred at the All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after I.V. Michurina. The characteristics of Festival strawberries are as follows: large (up to 30 g) red-burgundy conical berries with slight roundness and characteristic grooves have a pleasant fresh aroma with a hint of musk.

Peak ripening occurs in the first weeks of July. The variety is excellently stored for several days and is easily transported, maintaining its presentation. A yield of 180 c/ha allows you to both enjoy the berries during the season and prepare them for the winter by freezing and canning.

Plants with a powerful rosette are famous for their winter hardiness, drought resistance and high regeneration after damage. Excellent resistance to fungal diseases makes them even more attractive, but the variety is inferior in its susceptibility to powdery mildew.

Mascot

A variety of garden strawberries of English origin with an average yield of 100 c/ha. The juiciness and sweetness of the round-cylindrical berries with dense light red pulp is emphasized by the most delicate aroma. Strawberries are quite large - usually from 20 g. They are universal - good both straight from the garden and for processing.

The variety is semi-remontant, which makes it possible to harvest a second harvest in the fall under favorable weather conditions. Removing leaves after the first fruiting also has a positive effect on this. Varietal qualities are especially pronounced only in the first 2 years of planting.

The bushes are healthy, strong, with many fruitful shoots, and can withstand long frosts without consequences. Susceptible to mites and nematodes, but resistant to powdery mildew and fungal infections, including gray rot.

Lviv early

An early dessert variety with excellent yield (reaches 200 c/ha), bred at the Lviv Horticulture Experimental Station. The shiny fruits of a bright red hue have a conical shape with a noticeable neck, and are medium in size. They are juicy, with a dense texture and very aromatic, sweetness accompanied by a slight sourness.

The first collection is up to 25 g, subsequent collections are about 10 g. They are mainly consumed fresh, but can also be used for preservation.

Medium-sized plants are unpretentious to any type of soil, adapt well to various weather conditions, and are not cold-resistant enough. It is recommended to cover the beds with heat-preserving material; ordinary spruce branches will do. They do not tolerate strawberry mites well, but they are not afraid of other pests and diseases.

Idun

A universal strawberry bred by Danish breeders specifically for difficult climatic regions. Not picky about the soil, but loves abundant watering during flowering and ripening of the crop. The first round fruits can be tasted in the second half of May.

The berries with juicy, airy pulp are slightly flattened on the sides and taste sweet with a sour tint. The loose structure does not allow long-term storage or transportation of the crop.

Strong and tall bushes are compact and resistant to disease, the number of rosettes is average, with tall peduncles. The only danger to the crop is gray rot. The undeniable advantage of the variety is the high regenerative ability of the green part of the plant.

Omsk early

A popular species obtained at the Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture as a result of crossing “Iduna” and “Novinka”. The red, blunt-conical berries are medium-sized, up to 10 g, have an unsurpassed taste, and are very sweet. They are famous for their high content of vitamin C. The first harvests are possible already in May; they bear fruit throughout the warm period of the year. When processed, the rich, bright taste is enhanced.

Compact plants with low peduncles are well leafy, are not afraid of negative temperatures and are resistant to diseases and pests.

Strawberry varieties for Siberia

These varieties do not have shoots, which cause a lot of inconvenience to vegetable growers. This is due to the need to thin out the bushes. Among the best Siberian varieties: Darenka, Slonenok, Yunia Smidz.

Darenka

Non-repairing variety with a moderate number of tendrils. It is characterized by early, rapid maturation. The weight of one fruit ranges from 14 to 30 grams. It has dense pulp and sour taste. Darenka strawberries are also frost-resistant. Excellent transportability over different distances. Refers to varieties grown for sale. Has the ability to be stored for a long time. The yield is high - up to 1.5 kg per bush.

Strawberry variety "Elephant"

Non-repairing variety with a small amount of whiskers. It is a plant with powerful, straight-standing stems. Resistant to frost. It is practically unaffected by pests and diseases characteristic of the crop. Fruit weight is about 26 grams. It has a voluminous round shape, slightly flattened on the sides. The fruits ripen at the same time, which makes harvesting easier.

Handles transportation well. Excellently preserves taste and external qualities. The yield of Strawberry Elephant reaches 800 grams per m2.

Remontant strawberry "Unia Smides"

A remontant variety with an average ripening period. Received in Latvia. Has a mustache. Tall bush with dense foliage. The fruits are red-pink, glossy, and cone-shaped. A neck is present. The berries have a sweet and sour taste and a delicate aroma. Strawberries weigh approximately 30 grams. At the next fruiting, this value decreases by 3 times, reaching 10 g.

Productivity is high. Up to 2 kg of strawberry "Junia Smides" is harvested from one plant.

All of the listed varieties are perfect for growing in Siberia, in any conditions (greenhouse, open ground).

Below are several reviews from Siberian gardeners about the best varieties of strawberries that they grew on their plots.

Strawberry varieties - video

What criteria were used to create the selection?

As of 2022, there are no strawberry varieties that are the best in all respects. For example, the berries of plants suitable for commercial cultivation are distinguished by dense pulp and an attractive appearance, but have a weak taste and aroma. On the contrary, dessert varieties usually have low transportability and quickly become wrinkled during transportation.

Therefore, when collecting strawberry varieties that were successful, in our opinion, for the conditions of Siberia, we used State Register data. Attention was paid to the following parameters:

1. Zoning - West Siberian (Kemerovo region, Novosibirsk region, Tomsk region, Tyumen region) and East Siberian (Irkutsk region, Krasnoyarsk region and the Republic of Khakassia) regions. This is a guarantee that the variety will reveal its qualities.
2. Frost resistance - medium or high.
3. Resistance to diseases is above average.

Varieties that have not passed state tests and are not included in the State Register of Breeding Achievements are not included in our selection. If you have experience growing them in Siberian conditions, tell us about it in the comments.

The best strawberry varieties for the Siberian climate include Alexandrina, Orlets, Anna, Solnechnaya Polyanka, Feya, Garlyanda and a number of others. All of them are in the State Register

The best strawberry varieties for Siberia - reviews

Vladimir Ivanovich, 56 years old, Kemerovo:

“Geneva was chosen due to its numerous fruitings during the season. The plant has spreading bushes, and therefore when planting we keep a distance of half a meter. This helps prevent rot from forming. We make sure to trim the mustache, 3 to 4 times a season. Berries weighing up to 50 grams with a sweet and sour taste. At the same time, the amount of sourness is minimal. For the winter we cover from frost. The Geneva strawberry variety likes frequent watering until the very end of the season.”

Maria Evgenievna, 39 years old, Novokuznetsk:

I made a choice in favor of the Ruby pendant because of its repairability. In addition, the fruits have a beautiful appearance and a rich, sweet taste. I grow it for several seasons in a row. Every time the variety produces a high yield, even when I provide minimal care. Everyone I treated liked the berries.”

Vitaly, 48 years old, Novosibirsk:

“I grow the strawberry variety Junia Smides every year. It is undemanding to care and produces a good harvest. I recommend it for those who love sweet berries, and also for beginners.”

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Tanyusha

This variety is very versatile, has good taste, and is also resistant to the strawberry mite and other diseases. Strawberry Tanyusha tolerates low temperatures and drought well. Produces medium-sized, bright red, pointed berries. It belongs to the mid-season varieties, is characterized by good and stable yield, and also blooms beautifully. The disadvantages of the variety include poor transportability - the berries are often damaged during transportation.

Reviews

• Alina: “I really love strawberries, so when I decided to grow them using a remontant variety. For this I chose the Brighton variety. The reason for my choice is simple - the opportunity to harvest in cold climates. Now I don’t need to build a special greenhouse, since the planted seedlings are perfectly adapted to harsh climate conditions. The weight of one berry can reach up to 40-60 g. The taste of strawberries is very sweet, there is no sourness.”
• Angelina: “I have been growing strawberries for several years now. For these purposes I use the Selva variety. This culture is able to resist the most common diseases. It is characterized by excellent productivity, the fruits are large in size. The plant is unpretentious in terms of cultivation.”
• Oleg: “I have several types of strawberries at my dacha. My favorite varieties remain Amulet and Maria. They have a medium degree of ripeness. Care does not involve anything special. To do this, you just need to loosen the soil in a timely manner, fertilize it and water it. From one bush it is possible to collect 0.3 kg. The weight of one berry reaches 30-50 g.”

Remontant strawberries are a great opportunity to enjoy fresh and sweet berries throughout the year. In order for the variety you have chosen to produce excellent yields, it is necessary to properly care for the crop, water it in a timely manner, fertilize it and loosen the soil. Try to choose those varieties that are least susceptible to diseases, so as not to be treated with toxic drugs. Find out about the garden strawberry variety Honey here.

Optimal planting dates

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In the climate of Siberia, strawberries are planted in autumn and spring. In the spring, they try to complete the work before the fourth ten days of May. Autumn planting in this region is considered to be the sending of seedlings to the beds from the end of July to mid-August. This is necessary so that the young strawberry has time to take root well and become stronger before the onset of persistent cold weather.

Attention! If strawberries are planted later than the recommended dates in the spring, they may dry out, and in the fall they will not have time to take root and will freeze.

Features of choosing strawberries for the region

Everyone knows that Siberia is a harsh region, but the climatic conditions of different regions of this vast territory differ significantly from each other. In general, the area is characterized by long frosty winters, short and hot summers, and temperature changes. The weather, like the rest of the planet, changes and it can be difficult to accurately predict weather forecasts for the current season.

Therefore, gardeners try to choose the best varieties in terms of productivity, unpretentiousness, and resistance to low temperatures, diseases and pests.

Main selection criteria:

Among the favorites in the Urals and Siberia are large-fruited varieties of domestic and foreign selection, adapted to limited light, bearing fruit even in the cool northern summer. Remontant strawberries with long and neutral daylight hours are recommended to be grown in greenhouses.

In shelters, the crop produces crops several times a season; a number of “neutral” varieties bear fruit continuously. In garden beds, such garden strawberries may not have time to produce repeated harvests due to the short summer, and in greenhouses the berries are harvested until late autumn.

On a note! When choosing, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the list of regionally zoned strawberries that are resistant to the variable climate of Siberia.

Secrets of growing strawberries in Siberia and caring for them in cold climates

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Residents of any region need fresh berries, so growing strawberries in Siberia and caring for this crop have long become a common activity for summer residents. The main problems of cultivating berries in regions with harsh climates are freezing of plants in winter and damage to young shoots by frost in the spring. The work of breeders creating frost-resistant varieties helps to cope with difficulties. Gardeners also do not stand aside; they have their own ways to help delicate bushes survive the cold.

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Secrets of growing strawberries in Siberia and caring for them in cold climates

Residents of any region need fresh berries, so growing strawberries in Siberia and caring for this crop have long become a common activity for summer residents. The main problems of cultivating berries in regions with harsh climates are freezing of plants in winter and damage to young shoots by frost in the spring. The work of breeders creating frost-resistant varieties helps to cope with difficulties. Gardeners also do not stand aside; they have their own ways to help delicate bushes survive the cold.

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Vima Xima

This Dutch variety awakens late in the spring and gradually grows powerful bushes. Peduncles are thick, erect or lodging. The first berries take the shape of a ridge or ball, reaching a weight of 60–95 g. The fruits of the next wave are rounded, teardrop-shaped, without a “neck”, and fill up to 25 g. The yield can reach 14–18 kg per 10 sq. m. m. Berries ripen en masse, in a short time. The pulp is very dense, but not hard, with a traditional taste.

Plants are resistant to fungal infections, including gray rot of berries, but are susceptible to attack by the strawberry mite. Plantings should not be thickened. The plantation needs timely watering. In Siberia, it is recommended to cover plants for the winter, especially in areas with little snow, but in general the frost resistance is not bad. The variety produces very few whiskers.

Galya CHIV

The newest strawberries from Italy are tolerant of climatic stress and need to be tested in the Siberian climate. The bushes are very powerful; peduncles numerous, erect, thick. The berries are orange-red, spherical, large (up to 100 g, average weight 25 - 30 g), juicy, sweet (without sourness). Among the disadvantages of the variety are the tightness of the berries, the rustic taste, and the color of the pulp being too light.

Cinderella

This mid-late variety was bred in the USSR in the 1970s. He inherited the best qualities of his “parents” – Zengi-Zengana and Festivalnaya. Tall, dense, but compact bushes can be planted at a short distance from each other, providing solid returns from the plantation (over 12 kg per 10 sq. m). The plants have excellent winter hardiness and a rare quality for strawberries - resistance to soil drought, so the yield is stable over the years. Peduncles are hidden under the foliage.

The first fruits reach a size of 25 g, then the weight decreases to 8 - 16 g, but the variety cannot be called small-fruited. The berries are drop-shaped, scarlet, with an intense glossy sheen. The pulp is dense, sour-sweet, with a bright aroma. The fruits hold their shape well during transportation, cooking and freezing. The variety is practically not affected by powdery mildew and verticillium wilt; resistance to fruit rot is at an average level. Whiskers are formed in moderate quantities.

Many Siberian gardeners, testing imported new products, are in no hurry to get rid of old strawberries - highly winter-hardy, reliable and durable.

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