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Many gardeners today grow strawberries on their plots. When choosing a variety, the possibility of growing a plant in specific regions is taken into account. Syria strawberries are currently very popular with Russian gardeners.
The originators of the variety are Italian breeders from the New Fruits company, located near the city of Cesene. Strawberries are recommended for cultivation in a continental climate, which is quite suitable for many regions of Russia. Syria garden strawberry variety bears fruit well in hot summers, little rainfall. It winters well at low temperatures.
Description of the variety
Syria strawberries can be grown not only in summer cottages, but also on an industrial scale. Depending on the region of cultivation, harvesting begins in June. The ripening times of the berries are average, but in any case, the first fruits can be removed a little later than on Alba or Khonea.
Syria is a high-yielding strawberry variety. With proper agricultural technology, you can collect about a kilogram of fruits from a plant. Already in the first year, about 200 grams are harvested from one bush, and up to 700 grams from a square meter. Fruiting of the strawberry variety continues for three years after planting.
Features of the bushes
According to the description, gardeners' reviews, as well as photos, the Syria strawberry variety is distinguished by large and tall spreading bushes. This feature must be taken into account when landing.
Leaves are large, dark green in color with slight wrinkling. Thanks to this feature, the berries "hide" from birds, which saves most of the harvest. Although harvesting with abundant foliage is not so easy.
The strawberry produces powerful stalks with a large number of medium-sized white flowers. A rich harvest of ripening berries is easily retained on them. The Syria variety gives a moderate amount of whiskers, but they are quite enough for breeding.
Features of strawberries
The medium-sized Syria fruit has a classic, slightly elongated cone shape. They are moderately dense for excellent transport. Here they are, delicious strawberries in the photo.
Berry weight up to 40 grams. Moreover, the first fruits of the Syria variety are larger, then they become slightly smaller. The last strawberries weigh about 25 grams. In biological ripeness, the berries are deep red, closer to the color of ripe cherries. On the cut, the fruits are pale pink, without white blotches and voids. There are many yellow seeds on the surface of the strawberries, slightly depressed into the berry.
The taste of Syria berries is an excellent combination of sweetness and acidity. The tasters appreciate the fruit.
What is the value of the variety
The Syria garden strawberry variety, created by Italian breeders, according to the description and reviews, as well as photos sent by gardeners, has clear advantages in comparison with some other crops:
- The strawberry yield increases in the second and third years, and the berries do not become smaller and do not lose varietal qualities.
- The taste properties of Syria strawberries are excellent, they do not disappear during storage.
- The fruits are quite large and have a universal purpose. In addition to fresh consumption, berries are suitable for various harvesting and freezing.
- The indicator of adaptation to new conditions is high, which makes it possible to grow Syria strawberries practically throughout Russia.
- Plants winter well even at low temperatures, they are not afraid of heat and short-term drought.
- The transportability of the Syria variety, according to the reviews of gardeners who are thoroughly involved in the culture, is excellent. Which is welcomed by farmers who grow strawberries for sale. The fruits do not lose their presentation, do not flow even when transported over long distances due to their dense structure.
- Resistance to many strawberry diseases is good.
Of course, the Syria strawberry variety has disadvantages, but they are minimal. As the originators note, plants are affected by transparent spider mites, especially when grown in greenhouse conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out timely processing.
Growing and care
The Syria strawberry, which is described in the article, is propagated by seeds, dividing a bush or rosettes. All methods are effective. You can buy seeds or seedlings of this variety in stores or order by mail from Becker, Sady Siberia, Russian vegetable garden and other seed companies.
Pick-up location
Syria strawberries need to create comfortable conditions, then you can count on a high yield. Garden strawberries should be planted in well-lit areas. The shade can cause small fruits, an increase in acidity in the fruits, and disease damage to plantings.
Strawberries generally do not like heavy soils and close groundwater. If the site is located on a lowland, you will have to make high beds and lay drainage. Convenient way of locating seats from south to north.
Before planting strawberries in Syria, the soil is well seasoned with mineral or organic fertilizers so that the main nutrients are enough for three years of growing a crop.
Precursor cultures
Another point worth paying special attention to: what crops can be the predecessors of the Syria strawberry. It is best to plant seedlings after siderates:
- rapeseed and mustard;
- lupine and wiki;
- buckwheat and phacelia;
- marigolds, oats and calendula.
Syria strawberry feels good after such crops:
- greens and legumes;
- onions and garlic;
- carrots, radishes and radishes.
Garden strawberries are not only sensitive to their predecessors. This plant gets along well with many cultivated plants that help get rid of diseases and pests of strawberries without the use of pesticides. Fans of environmentally friendly products are planted in the beds between the bushes of the Syria varieties:
- parsley, onions and garlic;
- legumes: peas, beans, soy;
- low marigolds.
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Agricultural rules
Because Syria strawberries are often grown commercially, the plant needs good care throughout the growing season.
- Water the bushes with warm water at least 15 degrees only in the evening. Moreover, the volumes will depend not only on the condition of the soil, but also on the stage of strawberry development. The most productive for the Syria variety is drip irrigation, due to which dosed irrigation of the soil occurs. In addition, liquid fertilizers are applied through the system.
- When using mulching, before digging the beds, ammonium sulfate (15 grams) and superphosphate (40 grams) are added to each square. In the future, mineral fertilizers for strawberries of the Syria variety will not be required.
- On the strawberry plantation, grass should not be allowed to grow, since it is on weeds most often spores of diseases and pests settle. The top layer of the soil is loosened after watering to provide oxygen to the root system of the plants.
Disease prevention
As you know, diseases are difficult to treat, it is best to take preventive measures.In early spring, while the strawberry variety Syria has not yet come out of dormancy, the leaves are removed, the beds are cleaned.
It is advisable to remove the top layer of the earth, in which overwintered pests may be located, and treat the plantings and soil with special preparations. Experts advise using Fitosporin, Tiovit Jet, Guspin, 4% Bordeaux liquid solution or 2-3% copper sulfate solution.
The second major preventive measure is taken in the fall after the strawberry harvest. The beds are treated with any composition that disinfects the soil and destroys disease spores and pest larvae.
It works well as a prophylactic, such a remedy:
Add 3 tablespoons of used vegetable oil to a ten-liter bucket of water, 2 tablespoons each of liquid detergent, table vinegar and ash. Allow the solution to stand for 10 minutes, filter and spray the plantation with strawberries.
Pests
Strawberry Syria is resistant to many diseases, but with pests have to fight. Plants can be affected by nematodes, ticks, leaf beetles, slugs, ants and other pests.
To destroy pests, special preparations are used, following the recommendations on the package. Planting strawberries together can also help solve the problem. For example, herbs and plants with a pungent smell can repel many pests.
There are also popular methods: a solution of wood ash with soap. Ground red pepper helps with ants and slugs, which is sprinkled around the soil around the strawberry bushes. If the invasion of insects is massive, you will have to resort to pesticides.
How to get rid of a pest, gardener's advice on video:
Testimonials
As you can see, reviews from gardeners who are familiar with the variety are mostly positive. To see this, watch the video. These are not just emotions, but reality:
