Strawberries "Pineberry": variety description, photos, reviews

The desire of breeders to surprise gardeners with a new taste and aroma has no boundaries. A fantasy on the theme of the tropics was brought to life by the Dutch breeder Hans de Jong. He suggested a strawberry hybrid with pineapple flavor. The metamorphoses did not stop there - the exotic Pineberry strawberry variety has not only an unusual taste, but also a non-standard appearance - its berries are white.

Advantages

• This variety has good immunity.
• The berries are not of interest to birds.
• Caring for this crop is simple; the plant does not need to be replanted for 5 years.
• This variety does not contain Fra a1 protein, which is present in the berries of traditional red varieties. That is why white strawberries are hypoallergenic and can be consumed by everyone without exception, even allergy sufferers.

There are not many disadvantages, and they cannot be called significant.

• Delicate berries are almost impossible to transport.
• Pineberry's productivity cannot be called high, so if you want to get a rich harvest, you need to plant a lot of bushes.
• If watered incorrectly or in rainy weather, the berries begin to rot; they quickly react to excess moisture.

Why are strawberries white?

When thinking about strawberries, many people think of bright red berries with a rich aroma. But some varieties of this plant are characterized by white fruits. What are white strawberries?

The variety of this plant is called “White Soul” - a high-yielding variety, the berries are quite small, colored creamy white. The fruiting period of this plant is long: it begins in spring and ends in late autumn. During this period, up to 500 g of harvest can be harvested from just one bush.

In terms of their beneficial properties, white strawberries are in no way inferior to red ones. And we will talk about this further.

Growing

It is quite difficult to find such a berry; even in European countries its production is small. The fruits are small in size and their popularity among consumers is limited. The agrotechnical approach is approximately the same as when working with classic varieties. The plant loves warmth, which is quite typical for strawberries. Therefore, the culture gives the best results in a greenhouse. The soil is carefully selected so that it is dry and thoroughly warmed up. White strawberries, which are planted in an open bed, can also develop well, then their fruits will acquire a pinkish tint.

The list of requirements for soil quality is small, but they must be strictly observed. Optimal conditions are created in areas where the acidity is not less than 5 and not more than 6.5 units of the universal scale. First you need to feed the soil. To do this, use 5 kg of any organic matter and 0.04 kg of minerals per 1 m2

Please note that Pineberry garden strawberries cannot be grown from store-bought berries. The only way of reproduction is by whiskers, and therefore farmers will need to look for seedlings

To plant strawberries, you need to use holes whose depth is 70-100 mm. The reference point is the length of the root complex. Each recess is saturated with 0.5 kg of water, after which a section is inserted there. The roots should be thoroughly straightened and lightly covered with soil. A common mistake made by novice farmers is to plant them too densely, since even small bushes feel better in open spaces.

Fruit maturity occurs in May, June and July. In greenhouses you can collect up to 1 kg per 1 sq. m. The growth of the bush ranges from 0.2 to 0.3 m. In winter, strawberries will tolerate cooling down to -25 degrees

The plant does not attract the attention of birds, so the harvest is guaranteed to remain intact. Without changing the location, you can grow Pineberry for over 5 years

Division is less practical than propagation by whiskers. The bush has a lot of branches, so there will not be a shortage of them.

However, the seed is sold at a high price because the variety is rare. It is recommended to loosen the soil between the rows after removing the berries. The cuttings are carefully straightened, burying the lower lobes of the rosettes, but the apical bud should be above the ground.

When autumn comes, the roots will already be quite developed. Cutting the tendrils from bushes is done when transplanting plants onto ridges. The depth of the holes at the time of planting should be up to 100 mm. When using purchased seedlings in a cup, planting is done with a lump of soil. It cannot be destroyed.

You need to choose seedlings very carefully. Good planting material should have bright green leaves. They evaluate their juiciness and look for stains and mechanical defects. It is recommended to take seedlings with horns at least 70 mm thick. Selection requirements also apply to the roots - the minimum length is the same 70 mm. The exposed roots should look like fluffy clumps. Seedlings sold in cups must be pulled out and inspected. In high-quality planting material, the roots entwine the entire volume of the coma. If the plant is not planted in greenhouses, but on open ground, preference should be given to sunny places located in the south.

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Growing Pineapple Flavored Strawberries

It is quite difficult to find strawberries of this variety on sale. But in the photo you can see the “albino” beauty. And even though it is small in size, it has an amazing pineapple taste and looks unusual in appearance. It is worth purchasing a variety of strawberries that, not only in appearance, but also in taste, would lift your spirits every day.

It is better to grow this variety of strawberries in greenhouses. If only because when it is exposed to direct sunlight (and this cannot be avoided when planting strawberries in the garden), the berries lose their whiteness and turn pink. In the garden, no matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to preserve all the beauty of the berries.

At the same time, such berries can even be grown in a container. The soil where you plan to grow pineapple strawberries should be dry and well heated. On land that was previously occupied by corn and legumes, you can safely plant white strawberries. This is the kind of land that will suit her.

The soil after cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, and raspberries cannot be used for planting strawberries.

Pineberry strawberries are not very picky about the soil for planting. But nevertheless, it prefers planting soil with a pH ranging from five to six and a half. Before planting, the soil must be thoroughly cleared of weeds and then fertilized well.

The calculation for preparing fertilizers is as follows: for one square meter you need to take five kilograms of organic fertilizers and add only forty grams of mineral fertilizers to them. The soil should be well saturated with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

You can grow such a hybrid miracle in your dacha only by transplanting bushes or tendrils, since pineapple strawberries cannot be bred with seeds. In search of such a variety, you can contact nurseries, specialized stores, and amateur gardeners.

Having planted a couple of bushes, with the help of mustaches, it’s no wonder to plant a whole plantation of strange strawberries.

Before you start planting white strawberries, you need to carefully examine their roots. The depth of planting of the bush in the ground also depends on the length of the rhizome. The hole must be at least seven centimeters and no more than ten centimeters deep.

Before planting the seedlings, you need to pour half a liter of water into each hole. Only after this can the rhizome be carefully planted in the prepared soil, while each root is straightened individually in the hole

When planting a division, it is necessary to pay attention to the position of the apical bud, or as it is also called “tops”

If it is located at the same level with the ground, then the plant was planted correctly. Only after all work processes have been completed should the newly planted bush be carefully sprinkled with soil.

Young white strawberry bushes should not be planted close to each other. They need enough space to grow, despite the fact that the bushes themselves are small. Therefore, the distance between young bushes is allowed at least twenty-five centimeters.

Flaws.

•White strawberries are very delicate, so they are easily damaged during transportation.

•Another disadvantage is low yield, therefore, to get a good harvest you need to plant as many bushes as possible.

•As already mentioned, the berries are extremely delicate and they can be damaged not only mechanically; from an excess of moisture, the fruits rot very quickly, so you always need to monitor the frequency and intensity of watering.

Planting and care

Pineberry, unlike other varieties of strawberries and strawberries, is very unpretentious, so growing it on your own plot will not be difficult. However, this variety is quite difficult to find, because... due to its small berries and low yield, it has not received much demand, and this variety propagates vegetatively and it will not be possible to grow this plant from seeds purchased in a store. In this case, seedlings should be bought online or ordered from flower shops.

Like many other varieties of strawberries, Pineberry is a light-loving plant, so it is advisable to choose a planting site in an open area so that bushes and trees do not cast a shadow on it at any time of the day. However, in direct sunlight, the fruits often turn a slightly pinkish tint, so if you need a fundamentally pure white color of the berries, it is better to plant the plant in a greenhouse. Before planting, it is necessary to fertilize the soil well with organic and mineral fertilizers; you also need to remember the pH level of the soil, it should be from 5 to 6.5. After fertilizing the soil, you need to plant the seedlings in dug holes no more than 10 cm deep, but if the roots of the seedlings are too short, then the size of the hole should correspond to the size of the root system of the seedling. Next, you need to water the seedling and sprinkle it with soil, while you need to make sure that the apical bud is above ground level, after carefully straightening the roots. It should be remembered that the root system will grow, so you should not place the seedlings too close to each other.

Pineberry does not require any special care, just like regular strawberries, it should be pruned once a year. The best time for pruning is autumn. You need to get rid of excess leaves and tendrils so that they do not begin to rot and become a bait for pests. After the first feeding of the plant during planting, the second feeding is carried out during the appearance of flower stalks, also with organic matter and ash. Next, during the period of laying new buds, it is necessary to feed the strawberries a third time. To prevent the appearance and growth of weeds, it is necessary to mulch the soil. To do this, you need to sprinkle the ground with sawdust, pine needles, hay and other dry materials. To protect plants from pests, you can also insert a small peg next to each bush and tie long Pineberry leaves to them so that they do not lie on the ground and attract pests. Loosening the soil must be done very carefully, at a depth of 3-5 cm, so as not to damage the root system. Watering is carried out with warm water with the addition of copper sulfate in a ratio of 1 g per 10 liters of water.

If you follow these simple tips, you can achieve a good harvest and enjoy beautiful juicy berries with the taste of pineapple.

Strawberries or still strawberries

Confusion in the names of these plants occurs quite often. Let's figure out how it differs from strawberries.

First of all, it should be said that both plants belong to the genus Strawberry and belong to the Rosaceae family. But that's where their similarities end. And then we will look for differences.

• The stem of strawberry can reach a height of 32 cm, strawberry - 25 cm.
• Strawberry inflorescences are bisexual, strawberries are unisexual.
• Strawberries have light green corrugated leaves, strawberries have darker leaves, and the veins are not so intense.
• Strawberry flower stalks are much shorter than strawberry ones.
• And the last difference between wild strawberries and wild strawberries is the high yield of the former, despite the fact that they will grow in the same conditions.

Popular varieties

Several varieties of strawberries with white fruits have been developed.

1. White Soul is a small-fruited, high-yielding variety created in Holland. The fruits are tasty, aromatic, whitish-cream in color. Fruits from spring to late autumn. Fully ripe berries have a pineapple flavor. About 500 g of strawberries are harvested from one bush.
2. Anablanca is also one of the rare varieties bred by French breeders. The fruits taste like strawberries, which are complemented by sweet notes of pineapple. The pulp is juicy, tender with red seeds. The variety is not susceptible to disease and is resistant to pests. The harvest is harvested from late May to mid-July. In warm autumn weather, repeated fruiting is possible.
3. White Swede is a large-fruited variety with a fruit weight of up to 25 g. The berries with a soft pink tint have a conical regular shape. The taste is sweet and sour with strawberry aroma.

Impact on the body

The benefits of strawberries for our body are incredibly great. The substances included in its composition have a multifaceted effect and can help in the treatment of almost all organs and systems:

this berry is an excellent general tonic, especially when consumed raw. If you eat a lot of fruits during the strawberry season, you can perfectly prepare your body for the off-season and winter, and also forget about scurvy and vitamin deficiency; Traditional medicine recommends these berries as a good remedy for sore throat, laryngitis, jaundice, uterine bleeding, childhood diarrhea and chronic fatigue; eating strawberries is completely justified for colds that are accompanied by a runny nose and high fever; In addition, strawberries exhibit beneficial properties for disorders of salt, lipid and mineral metabolism, laryngeal cancer, asthma, sclerosis, hepatitis, leukemia, tuberculosis, neurasthenia and insomnia.

Strawberries can also be used externally. They are helping:

• for acne;
• from age spots;
• with purulent and bleeding wounds;
• from eczema.

During pregnancy

Is it possible to eat strawberries during pregnancy? This question interests many pregnant women, so today we will try to give the most detailed answer to it.

Strawberries are known as a storehouse of nutrients that can compensate for the lack of important minerals, trace elements and vitamins. But this is exactly what the body of a pregnant woman needs

But in the case of this berry, special care should be taken, as it is a strong allergen.

An allergic reaction can manifest itself externally, most often as a skin rash. However, allergies can also affect internal organs and systems, and this is much more dangerous.

Strawberries are strictly contraindicated for pregnant women in the following cases:

• biliary dyskinesia;
• chronic gastroduodenitis;
• pancreatitis;
• increased gastric secretion.

But it cannot be said that strawberries are categorically contraindicated during pregnancy. It is very useful, and if you do not overdo it with its absorption, you can improve your body’s health. It’s best to start consuming it with a few berries a day and monitor your body’s reaction. And if even the slightest signs of an allergy are noticed, then you will have to give up strawberries for the next nine months. If there is no reaction, then you can continue to enjoy its taste.

Contraindications

However, not only during pregnancy, when consuming strawberries, moderation should be observed. The beneficial properties of this berry are nullified when there are the following contraindications:

• hyperacid gastritis;
• open duodenal ulcer;
• gastroduodenitis in chronic form;
• biliary dyskinesia;
• appendicitis;
• prolonged hepatic and renal colic;
• increased gastric secretion;
• individual intolerance;
• allergy;
• pancreatitis.

Additionally, eating fresh strawberries on an empty stomach can cause nausea and abdominal pain. And to prevent this from happening, it is recommended to consume it no earlier than 30 minutes after eating. Best with sour cream or fresh cream.

Composition and calorie content

Strawberries are rich in valuable substances that help the human body resist certain diseases. Among them:

• vitamins – A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E;
• macroelements – calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus;
• microelements – iron, manganese, copper, zinc.

The nutritional value per 100 g of this product will be as follows:

• 2 g fiber;
• 7.7 g carbohydrates;
• 0.7 g proteins;
• 0.3 g fat;
• 85 g water;
• calorie content of strawberries – 32 kcal.

Strawberries in cosmetology

This aromatic and incredibly healthy berry has found its application not only in the field of medicine, but also in the cosmetology field. Strawberry face masks have been popular since ancient times. They helped eliminate freckles, acne, wrinkles, and made the skin elastic.

So, let's look at a few recipes for a strawberry face mask.

1. For combination skin. Crush fresh berries with a mortar and apply the mixture to your face. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
2. For oily skin. Combine two tablespoons of strawberry puree and the raw white of one egg, mix and apply to the skin of the face using a cotton pad. Leave until completely dry and rinse off.
3. For enlarged pores. Mix two tablespoons of strawberry pulp, one beaten egg white and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply to face and rinse after 20 minutes with cool water.
4. For dry skin. Mix strawberry puree and liquid honey in equal proportions, mix and apply to face. After 20 minutes, rinse off the mask, pat your face dry with a dry towel and apply moisturizer.
5. Nourishing mask. Make a puree from 6 strawberries and add 30 ml of milk to it, mix, apply to the skin, and rinse after 20 minutes.
6. From wrinkles. When the first wrinkles appear, you should make a compress: mix milk and freshly squeezed strawberry juice in equal proportions, soak a piece of gauze in this liquid and apply a compress to your face. After 20 minutes, remove and rinse the skin with warm water.

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White-fruited

'Pineberry'. Originator: VitalBerry BV (Netherlands), author - Hans de Jong. The first publication in German in April 2009 named Ananaserdbeeren or pineapple strawberry. It is a hybrid of the Chilean strawberry, native to South America, and the Virginia strawberry, native to North America. The fruit's flesh can range from white to orange in color and has a strong pineapple aroma and flavor. These berries are disease resistant. For the UK market, the berries were called "pineberry". Pineberries are bred from wild strawberries native to South America, where they were on the verge of extinction until 2003, when a group of Dutch farmers joined forces to save the species. Ripe berries are almost completely white, but with red seeds. Pineberry is smaller than most garden strawberry varieties, ranging in size from 15 to 23 mm. It is grown in greenhouses, like other heat-loving varieties. Unripe berries are green, then turn white. When a lot of dark red seeds appear on the berries, they are considered ripe.

White strawberries are not uncommon, other white varieties of wild strawberries are sold in the UK under the name white soul

(white soul) and
white delight
(white pleasure) [
not in the source
].

History of selection

Strawberries, unusual in color, appeared in Europe almost three centuries ago.
This phenomenon was known due to the crossing of two varieties of wild strawberries that grew on the American continent. These were the southern Chilean white berry and the northern Virginia one. But by the beginning of this century, these berries had almost disappeared. Thanks to the efforts of a group of farmers from Holland, who did not allow this to happen, a few years ago the hybrid strawberry was recreated. It was called “Pineberry” - a white strawberry with a pineapple flavor. Particular credit for this goes to Hans de Jong.

A publication published in German on April 1, 2009, about the appearance of Ananaserdbeeren - pineapple strawberries - was then considered an April Fool's joke. But when this wonder went on sale in the UK, doubts dissipated.

Surprisingly, garden strawberries with unusual white fruits were known in Europe several centuries ago. The hybrid was the result of crossing two wild varieties that grew on the American continent (Chilean and northern or Virginia berries). White-fruited strawberries almost disappeared.

Over the following years, a large number of new varieties of white strawberries were developed in France, Japan, Great Britain, and Holland. They differ not only in the flavor of the berries, but also in their resistance to drought, cold, various specific infections, etc. These hybrids are not yet so popular in commercial cultivation due to the high cost of planting material.

Review of Pineberry strawberries

Hearing the word “strawberry”, each of us immediately imagines sweet, juicy, and always red berries, with a pleasant strawberry or strawberry aroma. But breeders are destroying the usual stereotypes; it turns out that there are also white strawberries, no less juicy and aromatic.

Many gardeners and gardeners love to grow unusual plants on their plots, including garden strawberries, which is why there are more and more people wanting to grow white strawberries every year. What is the phenomenon of this berry, and what are its advantages and disadvantages?

The photo shows Pineberry strawberries

Interesting facts about strawberries

1. Berries help with headaches.
2. The immune system will be strengthened for a whole year by eating strawberries daily in the summer.
3. You can remove age spots and freckles with strawberry juice.
4. Baths with strawberry juice will make your skin silky and soft (the fruit contains copper, which promotes collagen production).
5. Strawberry is an excellent aphrodisiac.
6. Unusual and tasty dishes are obtained by combining strawberries with poultry, cheeses and seafood.
7. Deep-fried strawberries with pepper are one of the most expensive dishes served in New Orleans restaurants.
8. Only strawberries have seeds on the outside of the fruit.

Freezing strawberries correctly

In order for the berries to retain the maximum amount of valuable substances, you need to know how to freeze strawberries. At home, this can be done in two ways.

Whole berries

1. Wash and dry the fruits.
2. Line the freezer shelf with cling film.
3. Place the strawberries on the film so that the berries do not touch each other.
4. Close the freezer and set the temperature to -28°C to -30°C.
5. When the strawberries are completely frozen, they must be transferred to a plastic container or a regular bag and stored at a temperature of -18°C.

Berries in syrup

1. In a saucepan, combine 200 g of sugar, 1 liter of water and 1 g of ascorbic acid.
2. Boil the syrup and cool to room temperature.
3. Place the glass jars in which the strawberries, syrup and berries themselves will be stored in the refrigerator for half an hour to cool.
4. Then put the strawberries into jars and pour syrup over them.
5. Place the containers in the freezer and set the temperature to -28°C to -30°C.
6. After 24 hours, cover the jars with berries and store them at -18°C.

What do you think of when you hear the word “strawberry?” You imagine sweet red strawberries with a delicious aroma, don't you? Strawberry is synonymous with the color red. However, there are varieties of white strawberries

with fragrant and juicy fruits.

On the Internet you can find the following names for white strawberries: white strawberries with pineapple flavor, pineapple strawberries, pineapple strawberries

and etc.

Why are white strawberries white?

Let's first figure out why regular strawberries are red. In the strawberry life cycle, the berries start out green. But when the fruits ripen, special proteins Fra a1 (Fragaria allergen 1) come into play and the berry turns red. White strawberry

either partially or completely lacking this protein. Thus, even when the berries are ripe, they remain white and do not turn red. The genetics of white strawberries prevent them from turning red!

White strawberries and strawberry allergy

Many studies indicate that an allergy to strawberries can be caused by a special protein that is involved in the ripening of berries. For people who suffer from allergies to garden strawberries, it is possible to consume white strawberries, which do not contain Fra a1 protein.

White strawberry variety Anablanca

. A new and very rare French variety of white strawberries (strawberries). The berries are not very large, 5-8 g, but there are a lot of them. The bushes are compact, so compact planting can be used to obtain a good yield per unit area. The fruits are sweet and juicy with white flesh, studded with attractive red seeds. The berry is very aromatic with notes of pineapple. If the fruits ripen in direct sunlight, they may acquire a slightly soft pink tint. When a lot of dark red seeds appear on the berries, they are considered ripe. High resistance to pests and diseases. Many gardeners believe that Anablanca is the best variety of white strawberry with an exquisite taste and unique aroma.

White Swede - large-fruited white strawberry variety

. The fruits are large (20-25g), regular conical shape. The berries are white with a soft pink tint. The pulp has a sweet and sour taste with a pleasant aroma of wild strawberries. The variety is resistant to leaf diseases.

Strawberry Pineberry (White Pineapple)

. A variety of white strawberries native to the Netherlands, which was obtained by crossing Chilean and Virginia strawberries. The second name is “pineapple strawberry”. The color of the pulp can vary from white to orange. The taste of the berries is reminiscent of pineapple, and at the same time the fruits retain the texture of strawberries. The Pineberry variety is resistant to the most common strawberry diseases. The berries are not large, the average size is from 15 to 23 mm. Unripe pineberry fruits are green in color and then turn white. The berries are considered ripe when dark red seeds appear on the strawberries.

White soul

- a high-yielding small-fruited strawberry variety with creamy white berries. The variety was bred in Holland by the famous breeder Hans de Jong. Fruiting begins in spring and continues until late autumn. During the season, you can harvest up to 0.5 kg of sweet strawberries from one bush. The berries are delicious with a delightful aroma that quickly spreads throughout the garden. When fully ripe, the taste is complemented by notes of pineapple and becomes unforgettable. After the autumn temperature drops, the taste and aroma remain unchanged. The bushes are compact, 15-20 cm high, the optimal planting density is 10 seedlings per square meter. Can be grown both in partial shade and in sunny places. The White Soul variety is disease resistant and winter hardy and tolerates drought well. White soul strawberries are classified as hypoallergenic varieties that do not cause an allergic reaction.

a brief description of

The unusual white-fruited strawberry has mixed reviews among gardeners.

Advantages of the variety

• early maturation;
• decorative appearance;
• white strawberries are not pecked by birds;
• good frost resistance;
• considered a hypoallergenic berry;
• unpretentiousness to the composition of the soil;
• easily tolerates short-term drought;
• high immunity to many diseases of berry crops;
• easily and quickly reproduces by mustache.

Disadvantages of the variety

• low yield;
• from prolonged waterlogging, bushes and berries are affected by rot;
• the fruits are tender and cannot be transported;
• the taste is watery, harsh;
• very short harvest - a little more than two weeks.

In order for the Pineberry variety to show its best qualities, it is recommended to grow it in greenhouse conditions

Pineberry seedlings with a closed root system will take root at any time of the warm season, from March to September. In the southern regions you can also capture October. Seedlings with ACS are planted in April-May or at the end of summer, so that the bushes have time to take root and get stronger before frost.

In central Russia, it is preferable to grow the variety in a greenhouse. If this is not possible, but you want to enjoy an unusual berry, choose the sunniest areas. You must be prepared for the fact that the fruits will acquire a peach hue in direct sunlight, to avoid this, construct shading with white agrofibre over the bed. When planting a plantation in damp, shaded corners of the garden, the berries will bear fruit poorly and become sick.

Pineberry is a variety primarily for greenhouses or the South of Russia

Pineberry has no increased soil requirements. The culture is satisfied with acidity: pH = 5.0-6.5. When digging the area, add 5-6 kg. rotted manure 100 g of superphosphate and 120 g of potassium sulfate per square meter.

The main feature when planting Pineberry is to provide the plant with free space for new rosettes from numerous tendrils. A distance of at least 30 cm is left between seedlings, and 45 cm between rows. To increase pollination and, as a result, productivity, strawberries of a different variety are planted next to Pineberry.

Strawberry white ruby

A variety obtained by crossing in Russia. For its creation, the main parameters were the preservation of winter hardiness and drought resistance. Of course, we are not talking about strawberries overwintering under snow in the harsh Siberian winter. However, in the middle zone, the berries are quite capable of producing a good harvest. In the northern regions, it is not possible to plant berries too early, since the soil has not yet warmed up enough. Therefore, late varieties remain the most popular. Valuable plants are obtained from geographically distant varieties for crossing. White Ruby strawberries are specially adapted for short daylight hours.

The variety is mid-early in terms of ripening, but despite this, the berries do not lag behind each other, but ripen at the same time. The bushes are compact, of medium height with a moderate number of leaves. Peduncles are located below the level of leaves. Medium sized berries, about 20 grams. They have a canonical shape with a slight shiny tint. The berries separate easily. Dark-colored seeds are densely scattered over the entire surface of the berries. The fruits have a rich, juicy wild strawberry taste, not sour. They have a dense texture, thanks to which they can be successfully transported over any distance, maintaining their presentation.

The yield of this variety is average and largely depends on quality care: timely watering, fertilizing and place of growth. Under favorable conditions, the variety is capable of producing a yield of 0.5 to 1 kg per bush. It is best to plant bushes, as well as transplant them to another place, in August. If you do this in the spring, you can expect a harvest by next year. To increase yield, it is necessary to process the tendrils.

This variety has very large rosettes, which significantly complicate the formation of fruits. They need to be planted and excess tendrils trimmed. This way the plant will have more strength and nutrients, which will be used to produce new berries. Strawberries will grow in one place for 3-4 years, after which they require replanting. Disease resistance is good, but it is necessary to carry out prevention against gray mold and mites. It resists cold and sudden temperature changes well. Requires careful watering, but is very sensitive to excess moisture. The soil should easily allow water to pass through to the roots and supply the plant with oxygen. Harvesting should take place immediately after ripening. Overripe berries do not survive on the bushes and lose their taste.

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Advantages and disadvantages of Pineberry strawberries

Advantages:

• The variety is resistant to many diseases that often affect strawberries.
• The variety is self-fertile, which means that it does not need to be planted in pairs with other pollinating varieties.
• When growing Pineberry strawberries in the same bed with other varieties, there is no fear that cross-pollination will occur.

Flaws:

• White strawberries are very delicate, so they can be seriously damaged during transportation.
• Pineberry garden strawberries have a low yield, so to get a large number of berries you will have to plant several beds.
• In rainy weather, fruits are quickly affected by rot.

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Breeding methods

There are 3 ways to grow strawberry bushes:

• seeds;
• dividing the plant;
• mustache

Seeds

The longest method of growing strawberries is by seeds, since in this case the first fruits will appear only 1 year after planting. The number of berries will be limited for the first time, but will increase with each fruiting season.

Dividing the bush

A fast, but unsafe method due to the fact that the transplanted part may easily fail to take root and die. Also, using this method, all diseases at the time of division are transferred to the separated part.

Rosettes

Propagation by rosettes is the most common method due to the ease of implementation and rapid development of such plants. Due to the fact that the Pineberry variety has a large number of tendrils during flowering, up to 6 plants can be planted from 1 bush.



Positive and negative sides

A logical question arises: if there is not much difference in agricultural technology, is it worth experimenting with Pineberry or is it better to prefer proven varieties. To figure this out, each farmer will have to make an individual decision. Thus, white strawberries are quite resistant to a number of diseases that often affect plantings of other varieties. Another advantage of the plant is self-pollination and the absence of the need for other auxiliary bushes. But if they exist, cross-pollination and loss of valuable qualities will be impossible.

But there are also a number of weaknesses that everyone who decides to cultivate Pineberry should know. All berries will be very tender and vulnerable, so they are not suitable for transportation.

Even picking and storing the fruits will have to be done with caution. It is also necessary to take into account the relatively low yield of the variety

You can only collect a decent amount of fruit over a large area. If prolonged rains begin, there is a high risk of rotting the plantings.

Caring for Pineapple Strawberries

Strawberry bushes need to be trimmed once a year. This work can be carried out both in autumn and spring. Pruning means eliminating all old leaves and tendrils. To prepare the berries for winter, it is better to prune them in the fall. The lower leaves and tendrils are removed from the bush. This pruning will protect the berry bushes from pests and infections.

The first time you need to feed the plant is during planting. As soon as flower stalks appear, you should feed the plant a second time with organic matter, adding ash to it. When strawberries bloom, they again need feeding. The third time it is necessary to feed the plants is when new buds are formed.

After mulching the soil, weeds will not grow among the strawberry bushes, and the berries will be protected from rotting. It is better to tie the bunches of berries to pegs. Then various insects will not be able to get to the strawberries.

White strawberry varieties

Pineberry variety. This is a Dutch white strawberry, also called a white pineapple. The fruits are small in size, up to 23 mm, with red grains, indicating the ripeness of the fruit. The flesh is white or slightly orange. The taste of the berries is very similar to pineapple, so it gives off a slight sourness. Dutch strawberries are resistant to most diseases.

Variety White Soul. Another variety bred in Holland. The strawberry bush does not exceed 20 cm in height. The fruits of this variety are light in color and small in size. They have high yields and a persistent pleasant aroma. The riper the berries, the stronger the smell and taste will resemble pineapple. The fruits do not respond to temperature changes and are unpretentious in terms of sunlight. They can grow both in the shade and in the sun. The variety is not susceptible to diseases.

Anablanca variety. French variety of white strawberries. It appeared relatively recently, so it is considered a rare variety. The berries are not large, neat, light in color with red grains. Sometimes the flesh may acquire a pink tint, which indicates prolonged exposure to the sun. This does not affect the taste characteristics in any way. The fruits are very sweet with an alluring pineapple aroma, which is why many consider this variety to be the best. It is not susceptible to diseases and is compact on the site, since the bushes do not take up much space and behave well even in close proximity to each other.

Variety White Swede. Belongs to large-fruited varieties. The fruits are white with a pink tint, sprinkled with red grains. Despite the small bushes, the fruits on them sometimes weigh more than 25 grams. The taste is similar to strawberries, and at the same time gives off a slight sourness. It is not afraid of temperature changes, drought, and is resistant to pests.

Variety Yellow miracle. An unpretentious variety with small but tasty yellow berries. The taste of the fruit can be compared to wild strawberries with a hint of honey. Resistant to disease and cold.

Another advantage of white strawberries is that they are more inconspicuous than red varieties. This gives the plant the opportunity to avoid becoming a delicacy for passing birds. Berries can only reveal their location by their large, bright seeds. In this regard, the Pineberry variety is significantly superior to others.

Many novice gardeners are wondering what remontant strawberries mean; the answer is simple - these are varieties of strawberries that bear fruit several times a season.

Harvesting and storage

Varieties with dense, elastic pulp are subject to long-term storage; such varieties are not watered very often. Berries that are supposed to be transported in the future must be removed from the bush along with the tails and green caps.

It is recommended to pick berries in the morning, or late in the evening, at sunset, so the berries will not receive too much sunlight and will be better stored. They are placed in wooden or plastic containers that have a paper or fabric backing.

Strawberries are a very fragile berry, so you should not sort them before storing them; unnecessary movements of the berries will only harm the harvest, causing them to darken and rot. It is better to do this during harvest. If the strawberries were purchased at the market or in a store, then it is better to go through the container with strawberries, discarding berries with mold, rot and darkened specimens.

The container with strawberries is sent to the refrigerator at a temperature of 0...+2°C, so the crop can be stored for 3-4 days. Do not wash the berries before putting them in the refrigerator.

Growing pineapple strawberries can occur both in open ground and in a greenhouse. The berries have a pleasant taste and attractive aroma; they require constant care and watering, but growing them is not difficult, but brings pleasure when tasting delicious berries.

Strawberry white Pineberry

The second name for strawberries is white pineapple. The remontant variety was bred in Holland by crossing Chilean and Virginia strawberries. A small compact bush no more than 30 cm in height, produces medium-sized berries - up to 23 mm. There are usually few berries, so to increase the yield it is necessary to plant more bushes. White Strawberry - Pineberry has a very delicate texture and a juicy, sweet flavor with a distinct pineapple flavor. The fruits are white, sometimes with an orange tint. There are red or brown seeds throughout the surface of the berries. The plant can grow in one place for up to 5 years and does not require replanting.

The heat-loving plant most prefers greenhouse conditions. A dry and warm place is ideal conditions for obtaining a high yield. The variety is very sensitive to excess moisture, so watering should be done regularly, but not overdoing it. If the berries are exposed to the sun during ripening, they may acquire a pinkish tint. Before planting, you need to make sure that the pH of the soil does not exceed 6.5. Fertilizers should be a mixture of organic matter and minerals at the rate of 5 kg per 40 g per 1 sq. m. m. To grow this variety on the site, it is necessary to purchase seedlings, since this hybrid species does not reproduce by seeds.

The depth of the hole for seedlings should be about 10 cm; you need to focus on the length of the root system. 0.5 liters of water is poured into the hole and the plant is seated with carefully straightened roots.

Then carefully sprinkle with soil so that the heart is at ground level. The distance between the bushes should not be close, as the strawberries will grow and need more space

The variety is resistant to many diseases and cold, is self-fertile and gets along well with other varieties.

How to grow

Strawberries can be planted on any soil, but soil with an acidity pH of 5.0-6.5 is best suited for them. Next, they dig everything up, and after the soil settles, they begin planting strawberries. The seedlings are planted in holes at a distance of 20-30 cm from each other, after pouring water into them. The roots of the plant are straightened.

First, fruits of a greenish tint appear from the flowers, then they turn white. White strawberries are considered ripe when the dark red seeds are visible. When grown in garden beds, the berries should be protected from bright sunlight so that the fruits do not turn pink, but remain white. Fruits until frost.

Finding white strawberries on sale can be difficult. Even in Europe, they are produced several times less than ordinary garden strawberries, since this is not very profitable due to the small size of its fruits. Accordingly, the profit from it is low. Therefore, if you want to find out whether albino strawberries really taste like pineapple, your best bet is to grow them yourself. In general, the agricultural technology of Pineberry garden strawberries is not much different from growing traditional strawberries.

Where to plant? Plants of this variety are quite heat-loving, in general, like many other varieties of strawberries. Therefore, Pineberry garden strawberries are best grown in a greenhouse. The area should be dry and well heated.

If you grow white strawberries in the garden, the bright sun will cause the berries to turn pink.

How to prepare the soil? Pineberry garden strawberries are not too demanding on the soil, but it is best to plant them in soil with a pH of 5.0-6.5. Before planting the cuttings, the soil should be filled with fertilizers at the rate of 5 kg of organic matter and 40 g of mineral fertilizers per 1 sq.m.

Where can I get seedlings? It is impossible to obtain white strawberry bushes from seeds collected from purchased berries. This hybrid variety can only be propagated with a mustache. Thus, in order to place a strawberry “albino” on your plot, you will have to buy seedlings. You can look for it in nurseries or from enterprising summer residents via the Internet. Pineberry produces quite a lot of whiskers, which allows you to propagate strawberries yourself in the future.

How to plant white strawberries? Strawberry seedlings are planted in holes 7-10 cm deep (depending on the length of the root system of the seedlings). You need to pour 0.5 liters of water into the hole and place the division in it, carefully straightening the roots of the young plant and carefully sprinkle it with soil. Do not plant white garden strawberries too crowded. Although the bushes grow small, they still need space to grow.

Please note that in a correctly planted seedling, the apical bud (“heart”) should be at ground level.

Popular varieties

Several varieties of strawberries with white fruits have been developed.

1. White Soul is a small-fruited, high-yielding variety created in Holland. The fruits are tasty, aromatic, whitish-cream in color. Fruits from spring to late autumn. Fully ripe berries have a pineapple flavor. About 500 g of strawberries are harvested from one bush.
2. Anablanca is a white strawberry and one of the rare varieties bred by French breeders. The fruits taste like strawberries, which are complemented by sweet notes of pineapple. The pulp is juicy, tender with red seeds. The variety is not susceptible to disease and is resistant to pests. The harvest is harvested from late May to mid-July. In warm autumn weather, repeated fruiting is possible.
3. White Swede is a large-fruited variety with a fruit weight of up to 25 g. The berries with a soft pink tint have a conical regular shape. The taste is sweet and sour with strawberry aroma.

Anablanca: features of the variety (video)

The white strawberry variety Anablanca was recently developed. It is rare to find it on sale. However, if this happens, do not pass by under any circumstances. The variety was bred in France. It is characterized by exclusively white or slightly pink berries weighing 5 - 8 g. Pineapple notes are clearly visible in their aroma and taste.

Anablanca is highly resistant to diseases, and this makes it suitable for so-called eco-growing, i.e. without the use of chemicals.

The plant forms compact bushes; compacted planting can be used. In warm autumns, the variety has a tendency to bear fruit again.

Pineberry is an unusual type of strawberry that can bear fruit several times during one growing season. Pineberry strawberries are small, snow-white to peach-colored berries with reddish grains. This species was first mentioned in April 2009. Since 2011, this variety of strawberries began to be sold in the UK, where it received the name Pineberry, which translated from English means “pineapple and strawberries.” The price per kilogram of these berries in European countries varies from 900 to 1,500 rubles.

Benefits of white garden strawberries

Although the white-fruited strawberry is not yet well known to many gardeners, it has a number of excellent qualities that will help in its popularization. The benefits of white garden strawberries are as follows:

• no contraindications for its use;
• extraordinary taste and aroma;
• can be grown in an environmentally friendly form, without the use of chemicals;
• white berries do not attract birds and are not eaten by them;
• tolerates heat and cold well with minimal care;
• you can get good yields even in small areas;
• exhibits high resistance to many specific diseases;
• most varieties have remontant properties;
• Children love them very much.

Pests and ways to combat them

For the remontant variety of garden strawberries, only birds are not pests. Birds are not attracted to the white color of the berries. However, ants, slugs, snails, mites, leaf beetles and other insects cause damage to the crop.

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