Strawberries Vima - description of varieties and features of agricultural technology Kimberly, Xima, Tarda, Rina, Zanta

For me, summer is strongly associated with the sweet taste of strawberries - berries that are grown in almost every garden. And I’m no exception here; strawberry beds were perhaps my first plantings on my own plot. Over the past few years, I have tried many breeding methods and different varieties until I found the best options for myself.

In this article I want to share my experience in choosing strawberry varieties. Of course, everyone has different taste preferences, circumstances, climatic conditions and requirements for garden plants. Therefore, I want to talk in more detail not about one species, but about the Vima group: large-fruited strawberries Rina, Zanta, Xima and Tarda.

Characteristics table

The name “Vima” unites several varieties that are similar in their characteristics.

Parameter	Characteristic
Ripening period	“Tarda”, “Zanta” - medium "Xima" - mid-late "Kimberly" - early "Rina" - throughout the season Read also:  Growing red currants - step-by-step instructions
How many times does it bear fruit per season?	Once, “Rina” is classified as a reusable variety
Yield per bush	"Kimberly" - up to 2 kg, the rest - 0.6 to 1.2 kg per bush
Berry size	“Xima” – from 60 g, others – 15–40 g
Form	“Rina”, “Tarda”, “Kimberly” - blunt cone "Xima" - cone or ridge "Zanta" - flattened ball
Color	Dark red with a cherry tint, "Kimberly" - orange-red
Taste qualities	The berries are sweet, juicy, strawberry flavor, “Zanta” - with a caramel flavor
Aroma	Strawberry
Pulp	Light red, juicy, soft, but elastic, does not flow
Purpose of the variety	Universal
Drought resistance	“Xima”, “Kimberly”, “Zanta” - medium “Rina”, “Tarda” - low
Frost resistance, winter hardiness	High
Disease resistance	"Kimberly", "Zanta", "Rina" - high to gray rot "Kimberly", "Rina", "Xima", "Tarda" - resistant to powdery mildew
Transportability of berries	High
Life cycle	3-5 years
Tasting assessment	4.8 out of 5 points

Despite the fact that the Vima strawberry varieties are combined into one line, they are genetically different. Only “Tarda” and “Zanta” are considered “relatives”.

The history of Vima Rin's strawberry and its description

Vima Rina strawberry is a variety well known among lovers of sweet berries. It is currently considered the best among the Dutch varieties.

The Vima Rina strawberry variety is well known among sweet berry lovers

The originator of Wim Rin is Dutch. The “Vima” series she created includes, in addition to the described variety, 3 more. Despite the fact that the varieties are combined into one series, they differ at the genetic level.

Vima Rina has a strong semi-spreading bush with good foliage. The not very large leaf plate is colored light green. The texture of the leaf is highly ribbed, convex, shiny. The edges are decorated with teeth. The petiole is medium in size, slightly pubescent, the hairs are not appressed.

Vima Rina's strawberry bush grows quite powerful

Flowers are medium in diameter, white. Peduncles grow flush with the leaves. The inflorescences are spreading. The peduncle is long.

The Vima Rina variety is classified as large-fruited. The average weight of a berry is 35–40 g. But specimens can grow almost 2 times larger. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped, slightly elongated, the neck is well defined. The surface is glossy, strewn with small seeds. Ripe berries are colored red. The flesh is dense, but at the same time tender. The taste is sweet and sour. The taster rating is quite high - 4.8 points out of 5. The aroma of strawberries is pronounced.

Strawberry Vima Rina is a large-fruited variety

Strawberry Vima Rina is a day neutral variety. This means that the plant lays fruit buds every 5-6 weeks. Fruit development takes 14 to 16 days. Day length or weather conditions (temperature can vary from 5 to 300C) do not affect the formation of generative buds.

In Europe, the characteristics of “repairability” and “day neutral variety” are united under one concept – “day neutral varieties”. In Russia, these two characteristics are usually separated, so when describing Vim Rin, confusion sometimes occurs. It is often called a remontant variety.

Characteristics of culture:

• Vima Rina is a late variety. The first wave of berries ripens only in early July, but fruiting continues until frost;
• may enter the fruiting period in the first year after spring planting;
• yield from one bush is about 800 g during the growing season;
• The variety tolerates winter frosts well in the Central region of Russia. Resistance to drought and elevated temperatures is above average;
• in one place the variety feels good for 3–4 years, without reducing the yield;
• resistance to major diseases is at a high level;
• A special feature of the variety is its very weak borer formation. On the one hand, this makes maintenance much easier. But on the other hand, it is a problem for reproduction.

Table: advantages and disadvantages of the Vima Rina variety

Advantages	Flaws
Large fruit and good taste of berries.	The almost complete absence of whiskers makes reproduction difficult.
Long fruiting period.
High winter hardiness.
Drought resistance.
Good immunity.
Excellent transportability.

Detailed description of the variety

Strawberry varieties "Vima" have good winter hardiness, so they can be successfully grown in open ground. To obtain an early and more abundant harvest, plants can be planted in a greenhouse or under film.

Productivity

The entire Vima series of strawberries is characterized by high productivity. Fruiting begins in early June (in the south in the second half of May) and continues for three weeks, and “Vima Rina” bears fruit throughout the season.

Characteristics of berries and bush

"Vima" bushes can be vigorous or short (depending on the variety), but always strong, medium-spreading and densely leafy.

A characteristic feature of the Vima strawberry: the leaves of all varieties have a boat shape, a ribbed surface and sharp jagged edges. Inflorescences are multi-flowered. The flowers are small and snow-white. The stalks are thin.

The average weight of one berry is 35-45 g, but individual specimens of the first wave can be gigantic - up to 100 -120 grams. The shape of the fruit resembles a blunt-pointed cone, but can be round or comb-shaped. Color – dark red, there is an orange or cherry tint. The taste is excellent, sweet with a slight sourness. The berries are suitable for all types of cooking, canning, and freezing.

Advantages and disadvantages

Strawberries "Vima", like any type of garden strawberry, have a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Pros:

• bright taste and aroma:
• versatility of use;
• resistance to burnout;
• strong immunity;
• high productivity;
• good winter hardiness;
• external attractiveness of fruits;
• transportability.

Minuses:

• short life cycle;
• low resistance to drought;
• watery fruits in rainy summers;
• intolerance to thickening (the berries begin to rot).

The listed disadvantages can be smoothed out by carefully following agrotechnical recommendations.

Attention. Large-fruited elite varieties require more careful care. If you cannot devote a lot of time to strawberry beds, it is better to choose more unpretentious varieties.

What regions is it suitable for?

Garden strawberries "Vima" are intended for cultivation in regions with a temperate continental climate. The variety feels great in garden plots in the center of Russia, Belarus, and northwestern Ukraine. Suitable for cultivation in the southern regions, but subject to regular and sufficient watering, since “Vima” does not tolerate drought. In the Urals and Siberia, strawberries freeze even under cover.

Reviews about Vima strawberry varieties

Anna: I know Rina and Tanda well, they have been growing on my plot for 5 years. In the heat last summer, Tanda got baked, but Rina survived and bore fruit until mid-October. The picked green berries ripened in 2 days.

Victoria: from large-fruited strawberries, she planted Gigantella, Chamoru Tarusi and Vima Xima in one year. Only the last one did not disappoint. Among all the giants - the latest, but the most delicious.

Sergey: Rina, Zanta and Tarda were planted on plantations in the Republic of Mari El. In our region we had to abandon them. They ripened poorly, did not gain sugar content, and were poorly pollinated. Perhaps other regions are better able to realize their potential.

Valentina: Vima Zanta is a very tasty variety! In the first two years after planting, the berries were very large, but then they were crushed and the yields decreased. Sorry, but I had to remove it.

Nikolay: Zanta is just a godsend for a home plot. The taste is excellent both fresh and processed! Resistant to gray rot and root diseases. But it is not very suitable for industrial cultivation; it is removed without sepals and is poorly transported.

Mikhail: Vima Xima is superb! The bushes are powerful, the berries are beautiful, tasty, not crunchy, sweet. Individual specimens were taken and joked: not strawberries, but strawberry apples! The weight reached 100-120 grams. A real giant.

Varieties of Vima and their features

To fully characterize the Vima strawberries, it is necessary to describe each variety separately.

"Kimberly" (Vima Kimberly)

The bushes are low, but strong and dense, and can withstand frosts down to -18 °C. Peduncles are very low, multi-flowered. The foliage is light green in color and has medium growth.

Strawberries "Vima Kimberly" have good immunity, but can be affected by fungal spotting. It is often attacked by weevils, mites and nematodes, and therefore requires treatment with fungicides in early spring. The yield in open ground is 700 g, in a greenhouse it reaches 2 kg per bush.

"Xima" (Vima Xima)

“Vima Xima” is the most popular variety in the line. The bushes are tall and powerful, the foliage is rich green, and there are few mustaches. The flower stalks are located high above the leaves and do not bend under the weight of the fruit. The cone-shaped or comb-shaped berries are dark red in color, very juicy, but do not soften or flow. An average of 0.7–1.2 kg of berries is collected from each bush during the season.

"Xima" is resistant to diseases, but in rainy weather it is affected by gray rot. Among the features of the variety is the need for wide planting of bushes.

"Tarda" (Vima Tarda)

Strong, tall bushes with a small number of tendrils bear fruit until early July. The leaves are dark green with a glossy finish. Dark cherry berries with a sweetish-sour taste, weighing about 40 g, without voids. Productivity – up to 650 g per bush.

The taste characteristics of the Tarda variety are slightly lower than those of other Vima varieties. The berries do not become smaller until the last harvest and are well transported.

Strawberries "Vima Tarda" have good winter hardiness and do not need shelter.

"Rina" (Vima Rina)

In many descriptions, the Vima Rina variety of strawberries is called remontant, but scientists say that it belongs to the photoneutral varieties. The formation of flower buds is ongoing, so strawberries bear fruit all season without stopping. But there is no pronounced undulation, as in remontant varieties.

Powerful, medium-spreading bushes with strong peduncles produce few tendrils. The light green leaves have a ribbed surface. The fruits are dark red with gloss, each weight is up to 50 g, the yield per plant is within 900 g.

The winter hardiness of the Rina strawberry is high and it also tolerates heat well. It is rarely affected by diseases and pests.

"Zanta" (Vima Zanta)

The plants are medium spreading, tall, and form quite a tendril. A characteristic feature of the variety is the slightly concave shape of the leaves. The berries are round, slightly flattened, dark red, with matte skin, very juicy. Easily removed from the stalk. With a lack of watering, voids can form. The taste is reminiscent of strawberry caramel.

Strawberries "Vima Zanta" bear fruit from the third ten days of May to the first days of June. Each bush produces from 650 to 800 g of berries.

Reviews

Every spring it seems that Vima Xima has frozen out for me. The remaining varieties: Honey, Zenga Zengana, Vima Zanta are already green, and Xima barely begins to produce leaves, however, then quickly catches up with its neighbors and, thanks to its resistance to diseases and pests, stands green and beautiful. The berries are very large to gain 1 kg. You literally need 20 berries. For the conditions of the Moscow region, the variety is well suited, the yield is high, the berries are tasty. I gave seedlings to relatives in Sevastopol, they say that the berries bake hard and taste sour.

Vima Xima is a late variety, which is why I don’t like it. You want to eat strawberries in early June, when there are no berries yet, and then raspberries, blackberries, and cherries begin to turn red, and there is no longer such a shortage of berries.

In Russia, the Vima Xima strawberry appeared recently, although it was bred in the 80s of the last century. The state registry has approved it for landing in the Central region.

How to choose good strawberry seedlings

The quality of planting material directly affects the future harvest, so seedlings should be selected carefully. Good seedlings have the following characteristics:

• at least 4 well-formed leaves without spots or damage;
• minimum root length – 6-7 cm;
• the root collar is at least 0.7 cm in diameter.

When selecting strawberry bushes, focus on the following diagram:

Reproduction

The Vima Xima strawberry is propagated by a mustache or by dividing the bush. Leave first and second order sockets. After rooting, the tendrils are cut off and the plant is transplanted to a permanent location.

When dividing the bush, you must ensure that the flower stalks are not damaged. The best planting material is a three-year-old bush with a branched root system.

Features of landing and the best way

Garden strawberries "Vima" can be propagated both in spring and autumn. The optimal time for spring planting is when the soil temperature at a depth of 4-5 cm reaches 10-12 degrees above zero. Autumn planting is carried out 1–1.5 months before stable frosts. Otherwise, the plants will not have time to take root and grow stronger before the onset of frost.

In central Russia, spring transplantation is preferable for Vima strawberries, since large-fruited varieties are capricious and difficult to take root in a new place. In southern regions with long and warm autumns, you can choose any of the options.

In the fall, the future garden bed is fertilized with rotted manure, humus or compost. Mineral fertilizers are recommended: superphosphate (30 g per 1 m2), ammonium sulfate (40 g per 1 m2), potassium humate (60-80 ml per liter of water).

Technology for planting strawberries "Vima":

1. Mark the breast according to a 30x45 cm pattern. Xima seedlings require more space. They are planted according to a pattern of 40-45 cm between plants and 50-60 cm between rows.
2. Form holes 10 cm deep.
3. Place a seedling in each and sprinkle with soil.
4. Compact the soil around the plant and water it.
5. Mulch the bed with straw, pine needles or sawdust.

It is impossible to bury the root collar when planting. The heart should be flush with the ground surface.

Read more about how to plant strawberry seedlings in spring, summer and autumn →

Landing

Planting young Vima Xima strawberry seedlings with a closed root system can be done throughout the season, but it is better at the end of July or early August. The seedlings will have time not only to take root, but also to develop and lay flower buds in order to produce a good harvest for the next season.

You should not place strawberries in a damp, dark corner of the garden. It is recommended to choose flat, dry, sunny areas that are convenient for regular watering and fertilizing.

Strawberries will grow equally well on loam and sandy loam. When preparing the soil, it should be refined. Dilute the clayey one with sand, the acidic one with lime, dolomite flour or ash, and add an increased rate of manure to the too loose one. Average values ​​for fertilizing: a bucket of rotted manure and a glass of ash per 1 m2 of berry garden.

The Xima planting scheme has a peculiarity: it is strictly forbidden to thicken the plantation; the bushes may disappear during periods of prolonged rains. A distance of at least 35-40 cm is left between seedlings, 50-60 cm between rows. Immediately after planting, strawberry bushes should be sprayed with a cherry solution of potassium permanganate. This procedure will increase immunity and serve as a good prevention against possible infection with diseases.

Peduncles of young Vima Xima seedlings should be removed in the first year. The seedlings will take root better and there will be more berries next year.

Features of care

The rules for caring for Vima strawberries do not differ from the generally accepted ones, but there are still some nuances.

Watering

The root system of Vima is shallow, so strawberries are not able to extract moisture from the deep layers of the soil. For active fruit set, the crop requires regular watering.

If the spring is dry and warm, strawberries begin to be irrigated at the end of April. Throughout May, Vima is moistened as needed, and at the height of summer - once a week or more often.

Strawberries should be watered in the morning or evening to avoid burns to the foliage. The best method of irrigation is drip.

Top dressing

All varieties of Vima strawberries require regular and abundant feeding. It is best to alternate organic and mineral fertilizers.

When to feed strawberries	What and how
Early spring after the snow melts	40 g of urea at the root + 5–7 kg of humus scattered per 1 m2
After the end of fruiting	40 g superphosphate + 30 g potassium sulfate per 1 m2
In early September	30 g of complex fertilizer for strawberries (nitroammofoska, Biohumus, Fertika) + half a glass of ash for the bush

“Vima Rina” needs feeding most of all, since its fruiting period is very extended.

To spray strawberries during the flowering period, use boric acid (20 g per bucket of water) or Gibbersib according to the instructions.

Read more about how to feed strawberries after pruning leaves in the fall: folk remedies and mineral fertilizers →

Reproduction

Strawberries "Vima" can be propagated in three ways: seeds, tendrils and division of the rosette. The first method is complex and troublesome, so it is rarely used.

Dividing a rosette involves separating part of the bush with roots and planting it in a permanent place.

The most popular method of propagating strawberries is using mustaches. To do this, all inflorescences are removed from several bushes, and layering is added in drops. When the rosette takes root, it is cut off and transplanted to a permanent place. This method is considered the simplest and most gentle.

Trimming

Pruning of Vima strawberries is carried out in the following cases:

• if the bushes need rejuvenation;
• to remove dried and diseased foliage;
• to reduce the number of wintering pests.

In the spring, rotten, diseased leaves are removed, but this should be done carefully so as not to damage the flower stalks. Autumn pruning is carried out in August-September, removing the entire above-ground part of the plant.

It is best to prune strawberries immediately after harvesting: the plants will have time to grow foliage, form buds and accumulate nutrients.

Preparing for winter

In the middle zone, where winters are snowy, Vima strawberries overwinter well under a layer of snow. Despite this, the plantation is carefully prepared for wintering:

• if the “heart” has risen above the surface after the first frost, it is sprinkled with earth or dry humus;
• carry out mulching;
• if there is not enough snow, the beds are covered with non-woven material, spruce branches, and straw.

Read more about how to properly cover strawberries for the winter so that the bushes do not die and produce a good harvest for the next season →

Transfer

To ensure uninterrupted fruiting, Vima strawberries are replanted every 3–4 years. This can be done both in spring and autumn.

In spring, they often use purchased seedlings or their own seedlings grown from seeds. The optimal time for transplantation is April-May. For autumn planting, they usually take tendrils from their own bushes, rooted in early summer. They are separated from the mother bush and planted in a permanent place.

Read more about transplanting strawberries in spring →

Growing and care

Watering

Vima Xima does not tolerate drought well. To prevent the taste from deteriorating and the yield from decreasing, garden strawberries must be provided with regular watering. There is also no need to overdo it; with high humidity there will be a risk of infection with gray rot and other diseases. During rainy seasons, most of the crop may be lost. The best way out of this situation is to organize drip irrigation and a rare planting scheme.

Vima Xima ripens about 2 weeks later than another popular garden strawberry variety, Elsanta.

Loosening, weed control

Cultivated plants do not tolerate proximity to weeds, and Vima Xima strawberries especially. Weeds shade strawberries, take away beneficial microelements from the soil, and serve as a breeding ground for diseases. Weeds interfere with ventilation, which leads to the development of gray rot. Regular weeding and loosening of strawberry beds guarantees a good harvest.

Removing a mustache

Vima Xima doesn't have a lot of mustaches. Monitoring shoot formation is not difficult. The mustache is thick and powerful. Trim them with sharp scissors or pruning shears, leaving a stump of about 2 cm.

Top dressing

The first feeding of Vima Xima strawberries is carried out in early spring. Mullein is bred in a ratio of 1:10. 0.5 liter is enough per bush. solution. During the formation of ovaries, mineral fertilizing is carried out with nitrophoska. (40 g per bucket of water).

Fertilizing with May nettle infusion gives good results. Chopped nettles are poured into a bucket two-thirds full with water and allowed to brew for about a week. Consumption per bush - 1 liter of infusion diluted 1:10. In summer, watering can be combined with fertilizing with wood ash.

Disease and pest control

During testing, the Vima Xima variety showed resistance to fungal diseases and resists spotting. Berries can be attacked by weevils, strawberry mites and wasps. For prevention, spray the plant with infusions of garlic or onion peels. When cultivated on an industrial scale, fungicides are used for treatment.

Farmers practice growing the Vima Xima variety in a two-year cycle to get maximum yield and reduce the number of treatments.

Preparing for winter

Vima Xima is a winter-hardy variety that tolerates frost well under the snow. In cold areas with little snow cover, strawberries are covered with agrofibre or organic mulch.

Pests and diseases

“Vima” has high immunity, but it is possible that it can be affected by the most common diseases and insects.

Diseases and pests	What to process
Powdery mildew	Azocene (20 g/10 l), Topaz (2 ml/10 l), solution of copper sulfate and laundry soap (20 g of each per bucket of water)
Gray rot	Skor (3 ml/10 l), Maxim (1 ml/1 l), Maxim Dachnik (1 ml/1 l), Diskor (2 ml/5 l)
Strawberry mite	Agravertine (2 ml/1 l), Bitoxibacillin (100 g/10 l)
Slugs and snails	Thunder, Metaldehyde

a brief description of

Vima Xima is an interesting variety that will not leave the gardener indifferent. It will delight you with gorgeous large tasty fruits, or it will turn into a medium-sized fresh berry. It all depends on the weather and agricultural technology.

Advantages of the variety

• high yield under favorable conditions;
• suitable for cultivation on different soils;
• classical agricultural technology for strawberries;
• large berries for 2-3 seasons;
• the berries are one-dimensional, have an excellent presentation, shine, and beautiful color;
• the crop is stored for a long time, long-term transportation is possible;
• high winter hardiness;
• immune to white spotting, little susceptible to powdery mildew.

Disadvantages of the variety

• after 3 years the bushes age and sharply lose productivity;
• Strawberries can die from heat and drought; they need regular watering, and the taste of the berries deteriorates;
• timely prevention from diseases and pests is required;
• in the rainy season with few sunny days, the berry will be watery, tasteless, and practically without aroma;
• bushes react very poorly to thickening - the berries rot;
• with a lack of fertilizing, the quality of the berries deteriorates;
• Not suitable for all growing regions.

This extremely long list of shortcomings can be significantly shortened with the right agricultural technology, but if we are talking about stability in terms of taste and aroma, then it is better to opt for some other variety.

Possible problems

One of the main problems that summer residents face when growing Vima strawberries is low drought resistance. To get rid of the problem, you should try light shading with non-woven material and frequent watering.

Gardeners who harvest seedlings on their own often complain about the small number of mustaches. If there are not enough sockets, you need to allocate a special bed for propagation or replace old bushes in parts. To increase the number of tendrils, flowers are plucked from mother plants.

Beginning summer residents often complain about the rapid decline in productivity. In this case, abundant fertilizing and regular, once every 3 years, renewal of the plantation will help. And since “Vima” produces little mustache, you need to prepare for replacing bushes in advance.

Reviews of Vima strawberries left by experienced gardeners are almost always positive. Many people appreciated the line of Dutch strawberries. Try growing this wonderful berry too.

Tips for care and planting

This type of strawberry is not suitable for beginners, since it has a number of its own characteristics during planting and during the care process.

1. It is advisable to place the shrubs of the plant next to each other no closer than 25 cm. The optimal distance between the bushes is 30 cm.
2. The distance between rows should be slightly larger, about 50 cm. This technique will facilitate the process of caring for and harvesting berries.
3. Vima Zanta strawberries love sunny areas, but in the shade the fruits may deteriorate and the taste will not meet expectations.
4. The variety should be grown in strictly defined soil. If the land is poor in nutrients, it will not be possible to grow a high-quality crop. If the soil in the area is poor, then various mineral and organic fertilizers are suitable for strawberries.
5. After fertilizers are applied to the hole before planting, it is necessary to sprinkle them with a small amount of soil. Such a small moment will protect the root system from unnecessary injuries.

In the future, it is recommended to limit fertilizing to organic fertilizers. The Vima Zanta strawberry is considered a European type of berry. Therefore, when planted in unusual conditions, it needs time to acclimatize. Such features were inherited by the variety.

Interesting! Despite the little popularity of the variety in Russia, in a number of European countries Vima Zanta is considered the standard of strawberries of hybrid origin.

Pros and cons of the Vima Zanta variety

Strawberries have a number of benefits that we are happy to list:

• The main advantage of this variety is the size and taste of the berries. Moreover, if the weight of garden strawberries can reach 50 g, its sweetness and aroma stand out favorably against the background of other varieties of gigantic sizes;
• High yield - under the most favorable weather conditions and proper care, up to 2 kg of fruit can be removed from the bush;
• The culture loves the sun and does not fade on clear hot days, and this moment makes summer residents from southern latitudes very happy;
• Excellent resistance to such formidable diseases that can destroy the crop, such as verticillium, fusarium, gray rot, and other fungal and viral diseases of strawberry crops;
• The variety is classified as a hybrid, but has powerful vine formation, which allows you to easily propagate your favorite bushes. A great way to earn a little extra money!

Vima Zanta was not without its drawbacks:

• The complexity of commercial interests in mass planting for the sake of sale due to difficulties with transportation - the berries are very heavy and loose, requiring special equipment;
• The variety is demanding in terms of care, especially with regard to watering (cavities inside are usually caused by irregular moisture) and fertilizing;
• Loss of taste and beautiful shape of fruits when stored in the refrigerator;
• In cool and rainy weather, the crop often suffers from powdery mildew.

These data allow us to judge the variety as an excellent and productive find for personal farms or the possibility of sale in markets in the immediate vicinity of the place of cultivation.

Growing strawberries by Wima Tarda

The variety was bred by breeders (Holland) and entered into the State Registers of Belarus (in 2008), Russia and Ukraine (in 2013).

The variety is well adapted to temperate continental climate conditions and provides stable productivity in open ground.

"Xima" is recommended for cultivation in open ground in the Central region of the Russian Federation, throughout Belarus, in the northwestern and central regions of Ukraine. The variety is adapted to various soil types and temperate continental climatic conditions, winter-hardy.

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The Vima Tarda variety was obtained by crossing the Vima Zanta and Vikonda varieties. The ripening period is the latest of all Vim varieties. The bushes are vigorous. There are a lot of leaves, they are dark green and shiny. A lot of whiskers are formed, which is convenient for reproduction. Peduncles are located at the level of leaflets or below. The flowers are white, medium in size.

The berries are large, without emptiness inside, rounded. The color is dark cherry, the skin is glossy. The flesh is elastic, scarlet. The taste of the fruit is sweet, the aroma is delicate.

Interesting!

The yield of the Vima Tarda strawberry variety is 600g/bush per season. The plant's winter hardiness is high, drought resistance is average. The plant has developed immunity to many diseases. The crop is suitable for long-term transportation. The purpose is universal.

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The peculiarity of the culture lies in the cultivation method and care rules. To obtain a harvest, it is necessary to apply fertilizers in a timely manner and prevent the development of diseases.

When to plant

This variety of strawberries is planted in the following periods:

Spring is considered the optimal period for planting strawberries. Replanting is carried out immediately after the snow melts, when the soil warms up to 10 degrees. Seedlings planted in spring quickly strengthen their roots and develop well. Autumn - this type of planting must be done before mid-September. Plants may not take root well in a new location and require regular fertilization.

It is important to choose the right replanting period; the roots of the crop must strengthen before the onset of frost.

The choice of period for planting depends on weather conditions and the method by which the plant will propagate.

Where to plant

The soil is selected with neutral acidity. The crop will develop if the predecessors on the site were onions, garlic, legumes, and oats. Such plants will reduce the risk of pests and saturate the soil with all useful substances.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing planting material, you must pay attention to the following criteria:

• the root should not have compactions and be light brown in color;
• the root should consist of 3-4 separate shoots, between which there should be small shoots;
• seedlings should have 3-6 dense leaves of dark green color;
• the main bud is pink.

It is not recommended to use seedlings when the following characteristics are present:

• the presence of limp leaves;
• leaves are damaged, with spots and plaque;
• the root is dark in color, such an appearance may indicate the weakness of the plant;
• the presence of rot and compaction on the root system.

Seedlings must be selected with soil available; this will reduce the risk of damage to the root system and speed up the process of plant adaptation to a new location.

Planting process

The Wima Tarda strawberry variety has the following planting algorithm:

• The soil for planting is prepared before the seedlings are planted. This is necessary so that the soil subsides and is saturated with useful components;
• The planting site is cleared of roots and vegetation, dug up, and superphosphate and humus are added.
• Small holes are made up to 10 cm deep.
• The seedling is placed in the hole so that the roots are straightened.
• The seedling is sprinkled with soil, compacted and watered abundantly with water.
• When planting seedlings in spring, it is necessary to use a layer of mulch from sawdust and humus or cover the rows with film.

Description

The timing and intensity of fruiting in the remontant day-neutral strawberries depend little on solar activity. The formation of fruit buds, flowering, filling and ripening of berries continue throughout the entire growing season from early spring to late autumn. Plants bear fruit almost constantly in cycles of 4-6 weeks.

The remontant strawberry “Vima Rina” manages to form 2-4 waves of fruiting during the season.

The variety has a high yield potential, managing to bear fruit up to 4 times per season.

The main peak of fruiting in open ground occurs in mid-summer (early July). During this period, productivity indicators can be affected by air and soil droughts, too high temperatures (above 25-30 ℃), at which pollen becomes sterile and fruit set either does not occur at all or is significantly inhibited. The fruits often take on an irregular shape. According to the originator, the Rina variety is above average resistant to drought and heat.

Morphological characteristics

The bushes are powerful, vigorous, semi-spreading, densely leafy. The leaves are medium-sized, light green in color, ribbed and wrinkled, convex, with a glossy sheen, without pubescence, with sharp teeth along the edges. The middle lobe of the leaf is round in shape, the stipules are narrow.

The bushes are vigorous and powerful, with an abundance of leaves and a large number of peduncles

The flowers are small, bisexual, untwisted, with white petals, collected in spreading multi-flowered inflorescences of medium length, located at the level of the leaves. The mustache is green and of medium thickness. The adaptability is low, which, on the one hand, makes it easier to care for plantings, and on the other hand, makes propagation of the variety by daughter rosettes problematic.

Planting material for strawberry variety "Vima Rina" from various manufacturers

Due to the limited number of young rosettes, many gardeners use methods of vegetative division of mother bushes at the age of 2-3 years or growing from seeds to propagate strawberries of this variety.

Characteristics of berries

The berries are large, the average weight ranges from 10-12 grams (according to the Belarusian register) to 35-45 (according to reviews of those who grow this variety). The ripening of berries formed on bushes lasts about 2 weeks. Ripe fruits are bright red in color with a glossy shine, have a regular conical shape with a neck. The stalks are long, the calyxes are large, the sepals are simple, arranged horizontally. Numerous seeds are yellowish in color, slightly pressed into the pulp.

The delicate sweet and sour taste and attractive appearance of the berries have made the Vima Rina strawberry variety one of the most popular among consumers

The pulp is red, sweet and sour, juicy and tender, but quite dense, which allows you to transport and store the crop without loss of commercial quality, and use the berries not only fresh, but also in all homemade preparations. For culinary purposes, the variety is considered universal.

Productivity

The average yield declared by the originator is 85.7 c/ha. Based on the results of field tests conducted in Belarus:

• average – 52.9 c/ha;
• maximum – 108.7 c/ha (received at the Novogrudok fruit and berry variety plot in 2008).

The practice of growing this variety shows that up to 0.8-1.2 kg of berries can be obtained from each bush per season.

Landing requirements

The rapid adaptation of strawberry seedlings to a new place and its further growth depends on compliance with planting rules.

How to choose a place

For planting Vima Rina strawberries, the most suitable area is a well-lit, flat area or with a slight slope. The ideal direction is south or southwest. A little shading will not affect the formation of flower stalks. But strawberries planted in the shade will bear fruit poorly and the berries will lose their sweet taste. The delicate plant must be hidden from the north wind, for this you can use decorative plantings. But the air cannot be allowed to completely stagnate. Light ventilation will be an excellent prevention of fungal diseases.

Vima Rina grows well in almost all types of soil. But the highest yields will be produced on light and nutrient-rich soils. Compositions with high acidity are not suitable; they will have to be limed. Wetlands and saline lands are also unsuitable. On sandstones, the harvest will not please you due to the constant lack of moisture in the soil.

Garlic in a strawberry bed will help repel pests

Selection of seedlings

Planting material must be selected carefully, paying attention to the following parameters:

• the bushes must be well formed and have at least 3-4 leaves;
• the leaves are painted bright green and have no signs of disease or damage on the surface;
• The root system is fibrous, at least 7 cm long.

Strawberry seedlings must have healthy leaves and a developed root system

Time to disembark

Vima Rina strawberries can be planted in autumn or spring. But it’s still better to correlate the timing with the climatic conditions of your region.

Spring planting is preferable. The dates are limited to the end of April - beginning of May. You need to wait until the snow cover completely melts and the soil warms up to 10C. The young bush begins to bloom immediately after rooting. But the first flowers need to be plucked off without regret, then the strengthened plant will be able to please the next wave of harvest with large berries.

If you live in a region where return frosts are often observed in the spring, it is better to opt for autumn planting. It runs from late August to mid-September

It is important to have time to plant seedlings 2 weeks before the arrival of frost. In this short period of time, Vima Rina will have time to take root and lay flower buds, and with the arrival of spring it will grow rapidly

You can plant Vima Rina strawberries in spring and autumn

Soil preparation

An important factor in obtaining high yields is good soil preparation before planting. The deeper the fertile layer, the stronger the root system grows and the more productive the bush becomes.

The preparatory period is always carried out in advance. For autumn planting, you need to put the ground in order a month before the start of the process. If the climate allows you to plant strawberries in the spring, then be sure to start preparing the site in the fall.

Before disembarking, you need to do the following:

• Dig the area to a depth of 30 cm, strawberries love clean soil, so carefully remove the roots of perennial plants;
• per 1 m2 add 6–8 kg of rotted manure or compost, 60–100 g of superphosphate, 30 g of potash fertilizers;
• Just before planting, loosen and level the soil.

Before planting strawberries, the soil must be dug up and thoroughly weeded.

Planting scheme

If the traditional scheme recommends maintaining 25 cm between strawberry bushes, then for the Vima Rina variety the distance between plants is increased to 40–45 cm. This will avoid thickening of the planting, and the berries will receive a sufficient amount of light. Leave at least 50 cm of free space between the rows.

Vima Rina's strawberries need space for normal development

Step by step process

1. Sort through the planting material, remove yellowed leaves, shorten long roots to 6–7 cm.
2. Dig holes measuring 25x25 cm.
3. If fertilizers were not applied in advance, add them to the hole, thoroughly mixing with the soil.
4. Spray each seat thoroughly with water.
5. Plant the seedlings in the prepared holes. The roots should be directed straight down, the heart should be located above the surface of the earth.
6. Lightly compact the soil around the bush, but not too much; the roots should have good air circulation.
7. Water each bush again, making sure that the water does not get into the middle of the bush.
8. Mulch the planting with straw or dry soil. This will help retain moisture in the soil longer, which means rooting will be more successful.