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Strawberries are loved and grown by many gardeners in the country. There are now so many varieties of this berry that it is difficult to count. This variety allows everyone to choose strawberries to their liking. There are varieties with giant, large and small berries. They can taste sweet or sour. Some varieties have compact bushes, while others are climbing. But the main criteria when choosing strawberries are yield indicators, unpretentiousness to care and growing conditions, and resistance to diseases.
The strawberry variety "Lord" is one of the best options. It grows well in different climate regions. This variety is famous for its unsurpassed taste and unpretentiousness. Below in the article we will look at the description, reviews and photos of the “Lord” strawberry variety. We will also see how to plant and grow it correctly.
Characteristics of the variety
This variety boasts quite large berries. Lord is also famous for its high resistance to weather conditions. The bushes withstand autumn and spring frosts. Seedlings do not freeze in winter and also have high immunity to diseases. These strawberries are low maintenance, so growing them won't take much effort.
If you follow all the rules of care, you can grow incredibly large berries, each of which weighs about 100 g. The shape of the fruit is cone-shaped.Strawberries have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a pronounced aroma. Strawberry color is bright red. The bushes are erect and tall. Each bush grows up to 50 cm in height. The flower stalks are strong, but during fruiting they need staking.
The mother bush produces tendrils on which individual seedlings begin to form. They grow very quickly, so growing seedlings will not be difficult. After separating the rosette, the seedling should be placed in a cool, dark place, where it will be stored until planting.
The main advantage of the Lord variety is its longevity. By properly caring for the bushes, you can extend the ability to bear fruit by as much as 10 years. These are very good indicators. Typically, strawberries should be replaced every 4 years. In addition, even after 5 or 8 years, productivity indicators will not decrease.
The fruiting period is quite long. The first fruits can be harvested in early June. Closer to mid-July, the fruits will become less and less. Each rosette can hold about 5-6 berries. They are all large, almost the same size.
Planting seedlings and care
Strawberry Lord does not grow well in damp, swampy soil. Strawberries love sunny places. Such conditions allow you to grow tasty and beautiful strawberries. Only in well-lit beds can high yields be achieved. It is worth taking the choice of beds with great responsibility.In the wrong place the berries will be very small.
Now that the site for growing strawberries has been selected, you can begin preparing it. The first step is to clear the bed of weed and the remains of last year's plants. Next, the soil should be treated with an ammonia solution. Thus, you can get rid of pests and pathogens of various diseases.
You cannot start planting seedlings right away. You need to wait until the soil dries a little. Since this variety has rather large bushes, it must be planted in a checkerboard pattern. Plants grow quickly, so there should be enough space in the garden bed.
Many gardeners plant the Lord variety “under film”. This is a good method for planting strawberries, which makes caring for the bushes much easier. To do this, you need to purchase a piece of polyethylene the same size as the strawberry bed. It is spread over the surface of the soil. Then holes are made directly in the film at the required distance. Holes are made in the holes for planting seedlings. The seedlings are buried so that the upper part of the plant is above the film. Planting “under film” also makes harvesting fruits much easier.
Strawberries can be planted in early spring or autumn before frost sets in. Keep in mind that the seedlings must take root well in the new place, otherwise they will simply freeze at the first frost. It is best to plant it in August - September or in the spring after the night frosts have completely stopped.
Strawberry Lord especially needs watering from the beginning of growth until the ripening of the first fruits. Then the number and abundance of watering can be reduced. Some gardeners use drip irrigation systems for this purpose. In addition, plants need regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds.
Fertilizing strawberries
It is best to use organic fertilizers to fertilize strawberries. Such substances have a very positive effect on growth and fruiting. In addition, they are always available to dacha owners or residents of rural areas. When fertilizing, you should focus on the fertility of the soil and the characteristics of the strawberry variety.
To make caring for strawberries easier, many people mulch the soil. Mulch retains moisture in the soil and prevents weeds from germinating. When weeding and removing weeds, it is necessary to pluck the tendrils from the bushes. They take away the strength from plants, which are so necessary for the process of fruit formation.
Advantages of the variety
As you know, caring for strawberries is not the easiest task. However, all the efforts made will be rewarded in the form of beautiful and tasty berries. In the case of Lord strawberries, the following advantages can be noted:
- pleasant sweet-sour taste;
- pronounced strawberry aroma;
- rich red color of berries;
- large fruits.
Conclusion
As we can see from the description of the Lord strawberry variety, this is an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners in this business. By planting it on your plot, you not only get large and tasty berries, but also a guarantee that the bushes will not need to be changed for the next 10 years. With proper care, strawberries will bear fruit well without losing their taste. Gardeners note that the first berries are the sweetest.It is also very important to regularly feed the bushes. This will allow you to get larger fruits. You can make your task even easier by mulching the soil or building a drip irrigation system for your garden beds. Thus, all the main work will be done without your participation.
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