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Strawberries and strawberries are distinguished by their exquisite sweet taste and a wide variety of varieties. Many people fell in love with strawberry jam, some summer residents and gardeners freeze the berries, leaving them for the winter. The article will focus on varietal strawberries growing in regions of central Russia.
The area is characterized by a temperate continental climate. It includes Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Pskov, Volgograd, Ryazan, Yaroslavl, Tver, Kostroma regions, the Volga region and many other parts of the country. The territory starts from Belarus to the Chernozem region.
It is known that the climate of the area is characterized as unstable, so it is not easy to choose a suitable variety. Rains in these parts are rare, so strawberries need special care.
There are such species that can be grown exclusively in the southern regions, so it is necessary to carefully analyze the characteristics and properties of each of them, and only then make a purchase.
Strawberry
There are many varieties of strawberries, new ones are constantly appearing, resistant to weather conditions, which satisfy the wishes of gardeners and summer residents. Few people know, but today there are colored strawberries, but they require a lot of care, so it is extremely rare for summer residents to plant them in their area.
Many are concerned about the question of which species to choose among such a variety and abundance in order to achieve high yields.
Summer residents and gardeners need to know that when choosing a suitable variety, you should pay attention to several factors, including:
- cold resistance;
- drought tolerance.
Given these features, you need to look for those varieties that will be resistant to frost, but at the same time endure hot summer days.
Below is a brief description of the properties and features of caring for different varieties of strawberries. The growing season was chosen as the basis for the classification.
Early varieties of strawberries for the middle lane
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Strawberries differ in that they take root without difficulty. Komsomolskaya Pravda has large juicy fruits, belongs to a very productive variety. It is interesting that the shape of the Komsomolskaya Pravda can be different: it takes on the most bizarre outlines, most often it looks cone-shaped. The berry is distinguished by its large blunt-conical shape.
Another advantage over other berries is their excellent adaptation to adverse weather.
The disadvantages of Komsomolskaya Pravda include its predisposition to various kinds of diseases, such as, for example, gray rot and powdery mildew.
Komsomolskaya Pravda
Strawberry Komsomolskaya Pravda needs light, so it is recommended to plant bushes in a place where there is access to the sun's rays.
Sudarushka
This strawberry variety is frost hardy. Gardeners who grow this variety in their summer cottages note that the berry has a peculiar smell. Sudarushka is very resistant to disease. The shape of this berry is oblong. She has an expressive bright red color that visually distinguishes her from others. The size of a sudarush varies from 3.6 to 5.1 g.
Sudarushka
Darselect
It appeared relatively recently, so it is not so popular among summer residents and gardeners.The fruit is large in size. Strawberries taste a little sour. Also, one of its properties is resistance to parasites and insects.
Darselect
Biryulevskaya early
This berry has a characteristic strawberry scent. The berry is heavy. Its main positive quality is frost resistance. Even at low temperatures, this berry begins to bear fruit. The berries are medium in size, but have a sweet taste.
Biryulevskaya early
Kiss Nelis
This berry is large in size, its pulp is dense, which allows it to be frozen and left for a long time in the freezer. This variety easily survives cold weather and transportation. Kiss Nelis also has a high yield. A special feature is a very bright red color. The berry has a powerful root system. It appeared relatively recently - in 2014. Kiss Nelis is tapered.
Kiss Nelis
Beauty of Zagorya
This variety is not common on the territory of Russia - the whole point is that it does not always take root at low temperatures. But, despite this, this variety gives a very fertile harvest. The size of the berry is quite impressive - 40 g.
Beauty of Zagorya
Late ripening varieties
Roxanne
This variety differs in that it ripens for a long time, but, despite this, it has a number of advantages. Firstly, the berry can be stored for a long time, it also has a rather high density, Roxanne fruits are medium in size. The disadvantages of this berry include the fact that it requires careful care. The bushes need to be checked for parasites, and it also needs frequent watering.
Roxanne
Alpha
Alpha variety is late. The average weight of strawberries is 65 g. This is a fairly high-yielding variety. As a rule, they buy it in order to put it up for sale later. Such a berry can be stored for a long time, while it does not lose its basic taste. This variety is common among summer residents. This is due to the fact that the berry is able to withstand harsh climatic conditions.
Alpha
Zenith
This variety has low bushes. The variety adapts very well to low temperatures. Zenith is distinguished by its pronounced smell and shine, the berry has a very bright red color. Fruit size reaches 35 g.
Zenith
Vima Zanta
This variety is the result of crossing two others: Elsanta and Corona. It is large-fruited and has a very pleasant taste. This species easily tolerates diseases and easily takes root in harsh climatic conditions. Vima Zanta is suitable for any soil: it can be planted both in open and closed.
Vima Zanta
Care rules
It is known that strawberries are a rather capricious berry, so they need careful care. When planting strawberries, you should remove the area from excess unnecessary garbage, dig, weed the grass and only then proceed directly to the planting process. Before planting, the soil should be treated with ammonia water. The space should be flat, without slopes or hills.
In areas of central Russia, strawberries are usually planted in autumn and spring. It is advisable to engage in planting in the spring. There should be a fairly large distance between the rows - about 70 cm.
After planting the seedlings, water the strawberries regularly, especially in arid regions. In spring and autumn, the bushes need to be fed. An organic solution is perfect for this. For prevention, you should periodically irrigate the leaves with a solution of ash and garlic.
Periodically, a bed of strawberries must be cleared of weeds, loosened the ground and treated with solutions from pests.
Strawberry is an incredibly tasty berry, it is loved by many summer residents for its pleasant aroma and taste. In addition, the berry has a number of beneficial properties for the body.It contains many useful vitamins and trace elements - these are magnesium, potassium, iron, manganese. Strawberries also contain vitamin C, which has a positive effect on the immune system. People with anemia and low hemoglobin should also eat this berry. Strawberries help fight edema, eating them will help normalize blood pressure, and fluoride and calcium will help strengthen bones and teeth.
Few people know, but, in addition to all of the above, strawberries contain salicylic acid. It is known to have antibacterial effects.
This article discusses several varieties of strawberries. This berry can be grown without difficulty in any conditions. Without much investment, with a competent approach to the choice of varieties, you can achieve excellent yield in any climatic conditions.
