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Strawberry Slastena is a popular hybrid of repeated autumn fruiting. To successfully grow berries on the site, you need to study the characteristics of the culture and the rules of care.
Origin story
Hybrid strawberry Slastena F1 does not have a bright breeding history. The variety was bred by the domestic producer SeDeK, which has been supplying seeds and seedlings of garden crops to the horticultural market since 1995.
The F1 designation in the name indicates that the strawberry has a particularly high performance. The variety shows abundant fruiting and produces large, juicy berries.
Strawberry varieties marked F1 are also called heterotic hybrids.
Characteristics and description of strawberry variety Slastena F1
The Slastena repair strawberry is a compact plant up to 25-30 cm tall. The leaves of the variety are medium-sized, light green in color. The flowering shoots are strong and thick, hold the berries well and do not lie on the ground.
The buds of the Slastena variety are white and very abundant. Appear several times per season at approximately monthly intervals.
The appearance and taste of berries
Slasten's strawberry hybrid yields medium-sized berries, round and bright red in color. The skin of the fruit is glossy, with small sunken seeds, the pulp is dense and juicy, without voids.
The variety has a pleasant rich aroma and sweet and sour taste. The nutritional properties of strawberries are considered dessert, they are equally well suited for fresh consumption and in preparations.
Slasten's strawberries reach 15-18 g by weight
Sweet food is often used to make preserves and marmalades, marshmallows and baking fillings. Berries are suitable for freezing because they hold their shape well. Even fresh fruits are stored for a long time and can be transported over long distances.
Flowering period, ripening period and yield
Slastena strawberries bloom at standard times - in May or early June. By the middle of the first summer month, the variety bears fruit for the first time. The plant's yield indicators are high - 1.5-2 kg of ripe berries can be harvested from one bush.
Frost resistance
Strawberry Slastena has average frost resistance. The garden culture tolerates temperature drops to -10 ° C well, but in extreme cold it begins to freeze. For the winter, the plant must be covered with agrofibre and spruce branches. The risk of damage to bushes is especially increased when there is insufficient snow cover.
Disease and pest resistance
Strawberry Slastena has good immunity and rarely suffers from fungi and garden parasites. Several diseases are dangerous for her:
- powdery mildew - a white powdery coating appears on the leaves;
Ripe strawberry berries can suffer from powdery mildew
- gray rot - brown and grayish necrotic areas appear on the plant;
With gray rot, the fruits and roots of strawberries soften, and the plant dies
Some pests can worsen the development of Sweet strawberries. Namely:
- grass horsefly - the parasite attacks flowers and ovaries of strawberry fruits;
Herbal horsefly significantly reduces the yield of strawberries
- strawberry mite - insect leads to yellowing and wrinkling of the leaves.
When a strawberry mite is affected, strawberries do not bear fruit or produce deformed berries
You can protect Slasten's strawberries from diseases and pests with the help of proper agricultural technology. It is necessary to remove plant debris from the garden in time and prevent waterlogging of the soil. The fight against existing diseases is carried out in the early stages with fungicidal and insecticidal preparations, a solution of copper sulfate and Bordeaux liquid.
Pros and cons of the variety
The Slasten F1 hybrid has many advantages, but it also has disadvantages. Before planting a crop on the site, it is necessary to take into account all the characteristics of the variety.
Pros: · Large berries; · Remontability - fruiting is repeated several times per season; · Good germination; · Resistance to fungi and pests; · Dessert taste; · Versatility of fruits. | Minuses: · Does not tolerate drought; · May freeze out at temperatures below -10 ° С; · Many gardeners complain that the fruits, contrary to the manufacturer's promises, are too small. |
Landing rules
The strawberry variety Slastena is grown from seeds, first at home, and then transferred to open ground. The short algorithm looks like this:
- In late February or early March, the material is sown in a substrate made of sand and humus in a ratio of 3: 5.
- The seedlings are moistened, covered with foil and put into the refrigerator for three days.
- Over time, move the box to a warmer place and wait for the seedlings to germinate.
- Water and air the seedlings regularly.
Slastena is transferred to the garden from mid-May to June after the appearance of 6-7 true leaves.
Planting Slasten's strawberries on the site is carried out in rows, leaving 20 cm between the seedlings
Care features
Renovated strawberries have simple maintenance requirements. When growing it is necessary:
- water the bushes with warm, settled water every three days;
- regularly loosen and weed the soil from weeds;
- inspect the plant for diseases and pests and carry out treatment on time.
Top dressing is performed several times per season. In the spring, urea or an infusion of chicken manure is added to the soil, iodine and yeast solutions are added during the flowering period. During fruiting, potassium monophosphate will benefit Slastena. In October, it is recommended to fertilize the garden bed with compost or humus.
Conclusion
Slasten's strawberry is a popular large-fruited variety of domestic selection. The plant has certain disadvantages. However, gardeners speak well of the variety, especially highlighting high yields and strong immunity.
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