Content
- 1 Choosing a strawberry variety for the middle band
- 2 Strawberry varieties for the middle lane
- 3 The best early varieties of strawberries for the middle lane
- 4 Large-fruited strawberry varieties for the middle lane
- 5 Harvest varieties of strawberries for the middle lane
- 6 Features of growing strawberries in the middle lane
- 7 When to plant strawberries in the middle lane
- 8 Strawberry care
- 9 Conclusion
As a house plant, strawberries began to be grown about 200 years ago. Now these berries are so popular that they are found in almost every garden area. The variety of bred varieties is simply amazing. Each of them differs in terms of ripening and taste of berries. There is also a strawberry that can bear fruit 2 times per season. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, everyone can choose the variety that suits them. Of course, when choosing, it is very important to take into account the climatic conditions of your region. Therefore, now we will talk about how to choose the best strawberry varieties for the middle lane.
Choosing a strawberry variety for the middle band
The fact is that the assortment of strawberry varieties for central Russia is not so rich. The climatic conditions in this area are very unstable, and there are very few really warm and sunny days. Rains can rarely fall, which is why there are frequent droughts. All this should be taken into account when choosing varieties for your site.
Summarizing all of the above, you can make a list of criteria for suitable varieties:
- tolerance of spring frosts;
- the ability to grow and develop even in drought conditions or during the rainy season;
- high disease resistance, especially to fungi, which most often affect plants in moist soil.
It is very important to follow this list when choosing strawberries. Some species grow well in the southern regions of the country, but at the same time they may not bear fruit at all in the regions of the middle lane.
Strawberry varieties for the middle lane
Some varieties can grow well in all conditions. These plants are in great demand as they do not require special conditions. These varieties include:
Gigantella
Belongs to the Dutch strawberry varieties. Gigantella is resistant to many diseases. It has large fruits and a pleasant sweet-sour taste. The pulp is quite dense, so the strawberry does not lose its presentable appearance for a long time. She is not afraid of frosts and pests. The fruiting period is long, from early June to the onset of cold weather.
Queen Elizabeth
The variety is large-fruited, the berries are very tasty and sweet... They have a pronounced pleasant aroma. The buds on the bushes are formed in late autumn - early winter. During the summer, the fruits are harvested 2 times. The berries are dense, tolerate transportation well. Suitable for freezing.
Lord
Juicy red-burgundy fruits ripen towards the end of June. This species has large berries. It easily tolerates dry weather, as well as cold. Fights various diseases and pests staunchly.
Zenga-Zengana
This plant has small berries, they taste sweet and smell very nice. The bush is resistant to a wide variety of weather conditions. Rarely attacked by insects.
The best early varieties of strawberries for the middle lane
The following varieties of early strawberries are most often grown in this area.
Sudarushka
The berries of this variety have a regular rounded shape. The weight of each berry can range from 15 to 35 grams. They have a bright scarlet color and a shiny skin. The pulp is quite juicy and tasty. Strawberry smell is pronounced. The plant tolerates frost well. Boasts immunity to viruses and bacteria.
Elsanta
Dutch variety with sweet and sour fruits. They are large in size and rich in red. The berries are dense and shiny. The variety can be stored for a long time. Most often, berries are picked unripe before transportation. In greenhouse conditions, the fruits ripen by the end of May.
Darselect
One of the youngest varieties, as it was bred relatively recently. The first fruits begin to turn red in early June. The berries are very dense. Fruit color is very intense, red-orange. Each berry weighs about 50–70 grams. The fruits are sweet with a slight sourness. Darselect is rarely ill.
Alba
This species came to us from Italy, where it was bred. The yield of Alba is at a high level. Ripens quickly, differs in the oblong shape of the fruit. The berry has a pleasant sweet taste. The fruits are firm and firm. The experience of gardeners shows that berries grow well not only in a greenhouse, but also in an open garden.
Vima Zanta
The cultivars Elsanta and Crown... Vima Zanta is characterized by slightly curled leaves and roundish large berries. Each fruit weighs approximately 40–45 grams. They are quite sweet and flavorful. Many praise this species for its frost resistance and high immunity to diseases. Berries tolerate transportation well. The plant does not require much attention to itself, grows well both indoors and outdoors.
Large-fruited strawberry varieties for the middle lane
Kiss Nelis
Medium early strawberries. It has large berries and high yield rates. The pulp is quite dense and has a pleasant smell. The fruits are delicious, rich cherry color. The variety has shown itself to be resistant to pests and diseases.
Marvelous
These strawberries are medium early rather than early. It has beautiful oblong fruits. The berries are bright red with a pleasant sweet and sour aftertaste. The variety boasts high resistance to gray mold. It is also rarely affected by other fungal diseases.
Clery
The variety bears fruit well in the climate of the middle zone. He is not afraid of cold weather and all kinds of diseases. Undemanding to care and growing conditions. It has large, oblong berries.
Belrubi
The variety is famous primarily for its taste. Yield indicators are relatively low. Fruits are medium in size, maroon color. Strawberries easily tolerate winter frosts and rarely get sick.
Harvest varieties of strawberries for the middle lane
This group mainly includes new varieties that are characterized by high yields and large fruits with excellent taste. These include the varieties listed below.
Marmalade
Refers to decorative varieties. Has a high yield and incredibly delicious berries. Begins to bear fruit in the second week of June. Fruits are deep red, small. Perfect for fresh consumption, preservation and drying.
Symphony
The variety was brought to us from England. He is not afraid of frost and drought. It has a high immunity to most strawberry diseases. Each berry can weigh about 30-40 grams. They are all quite large and fragrant. They have a rich scarlet hue. They are easy to transport over long distances.
Roxanne
The variety is late, but with high yields. Berries can be stored well. The plant rarely suffers from exposure to cold. The fruits are fragrant, quite dense and tasty. The berry grows well both in greenhouses and in the open field. Needs timely watering and regular feeding.
San Andreas
Refers to a remontant type of strawberry. The fruits are large, each berry weighs about 30 g.They have a pleasant sweet taste. The pulp is not very firm, so transport San Andreas over long distances will not work.
Pandora
The plant has good frost resistance. Even if frosts begin after the bushes bloom, the plants will not be affected. The variety is high-yielding, has large sweet berries. They are quite dense, which makes the strawberries quite transportable.
Zenkora
Came to us and the North Caucasus. The bushes are medium-sized and quite dense. Each fruit weighs about 50 g. The berry is conical in shape and dark cherry in color. It is very meaty and delicious.
Features of growing strawberries in the middle lane
Homemade strawberries are thermophilic plants. Also, moisture is needed for its normal growth. Today it is very easy to find strawberry varieties for any locality. There are certain species that thrive in a wide variety of conditions. But, no matter how versatile the plant is, it must be planted in a sunny place.
The soil for growing strawberries should not be too wet. This will prevent the plants from developing properly. Also, the bed should not be blown by northern winds. You should take a responsible attitude to the choice of the site, since the yield of the crop directly depends on this.
The most suitable for strawberries is sandy loam and loamy soil. It should also contain enough humus and minerals. Before planting strawberries, the garden must be carefully dug up and pulled out weeds... After that, the top layer of the soil is leveled and irrigated with a solution of copper sulfate.
About 70 cm is left between the rows of bushes. This is necessary for good growth. In order for not only the first, but all the harvests to be generous, sprouts should be broken after the first harvest.
When to plant strawberries in the middle lane
The climate conditions of the middle lane make it possible to plant strawberries in both spring and autumn. By planting bushes in the fall, you can get a modest harvest of berries by the beginning of the season. But at the same time, spring planting almost 100% guarantees that the seedlings will take root, and not freeze with the onset of frost. Gardeners noticed that the bushes planted in spring are stronger and healthier. More specific landing dates depend, of course, on weather conditions.
To protect the plants from the cold, it is customary to start planting from August. But in the spring, you can plant strawberries in May. If cold snaps and frosts are not predicted, then even in April.
Strawberry care
Care for berries in the middle lane practically does not differ from care in other regions. In order for your plants to grow well and produce a bountiful harvest, it is important to follow these rules:
- make regular watering as needed in the morning or evening;
- it is imperative to fertilize the soil in autumn and spring throughout the growing season;
- weed and loosen the soil as needed. You can mulch the soil with straw. This is to protect plants from disease;
- removal of tendrils and darkened leaves. You should also pluck old shoots;
- inspecting plants for signs of disease. Treatment of bushes to prevent infection with viruses and bacteria;
- Rejuvenate strawberries every 3 years.
Conclusion
The information from this article proves that growing strawberries in the middle lane is a snap. This culture is undemanding to conditions and care. In the middle lane, you can grow early, mid-season and late strawberry varieties. Most varieties have high frost resistance, and also rarely get sick.But still, like any other plant, strawberries need to be fed and watered. Also, every season it is necessary to remove old leaves and shoots. Such an easy care will not take much time, but it will undoubtedly give good results.
