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Not long ago a new berry plant appeared. The remontant strawberry variety Murano, according to the description and reviews of gardeners, can become a serious competitor on plantations. This day-neutral plant with abundant and long-lasting fruiting is becoming increasingly popular. The features of growing Murano strawberries will be discussed in the article.
Breeding history
The strawberry variety Murano is a product of Italian selection. Was derived in 2005 from the original non-proprietary forms R6R1-26 and A030-12. The copyright holder is Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti. For several years, a variety of remontant strawberries has been tested in European countries. A patent for the plant was issued in 2012.
During the tests, Murano strawberries showed themselves to be worthy not only in open ground, but also with a lack of lighting in a continental climate, including in various regions of Russia.
You can use any conditions for growing:
- open and protected ground;
- tunnels;
- hydroponics;
- multi-level systems.
Description
Remontant strawberry Murano is a day-neutral variety. The bushes are compact and erect. The plant is medium-sized, up to 30 cm high, 45-50 cm in diameter. The leaves are large, rich green, there are few of them. There are only 2-3 tendrils on strawberries of the Murano variety, but they are viable and take root on their own.
Peduncles are powerful with a large number of buds. They are located just above the outlet. Flowers with 5-6 white petals stand out for their size: about 3.7 cm in diameter. About a month passes from the beginning of flowering to the harvesting of berries.
The fruits are regular cone-shaped, slightly elongated. The average weight of berries declared by the originators of the Murano strawberry variety is from 20 to 25 g, but with proper agricultural technology there are specimens weighing 35 grams or more.
Up to 1100 g of sweet fruits are harvested from one bush during the season. A peculiarity of the fruiting of this variety is some shrinkage of the berries towards the end of the growing season, but this is insignificant. It does not affect the taste and product characteristics in any way.
Berries with shiny glossy skin of bright red color. This is clearly visible in the photo. The pulp is juicy, dense, fleshy, with a pronounced aroma.
The transportability of Murano variety berries is high, for which it is especially valued by farmers who grow strawberries for sale.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
In addition to descriptions and characteristics when choosing strawberries, gardeners pay attention to the pros and cons of the variety. Murano has many more advantages than disadvantages. The proof is in the table.
Advantages | Flaws |
Early ripening | The presence of a small number of whiskers, which makes reproduction difficult |
Abundant and long-lasting fruiting. Several harvest waves | High cost of planting material |
Easy care |
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Possibility to grow in any conditions, even in low light conditions |
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Excellent taste properties |
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High transportability and preservation of presentation |
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Possibility of reproduction in different ways |
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High-yielding variety |
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Resistance to many crop diseases Excellent immunity to brown and white spot |
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Neutral fruiting variety Murano:
Reproduction methods
A feature of remontant strawberries of the Murano variety is the possibility of propagation by all known methods:
- mustache;
- dividing the bush;
- seeds.
Usami
The rooting of Murano strawberries is insufficient, so when using this method you need to root them in time. The mustache can be rooted directly in the soil, as in the photo below. Many gardeners advise immediately placing the emerging mustaches in cups in order to separate them from the mother bush as soon as possible. In this case, propagation will not greatly affect the fruiting of strawberries.
Dividing the bush
The strawberry variety Murano is interesting because the bush grows well, new rosettes immediately throw out flower stalks. By the time of propagation, the bushes can be divided into parts. Each division should have a good heart and a developed root system. Strawberries are propagated by dividing the bush after fruiting is completed. As a rule, the peak of work occurs in the fall.
But many gardeners who have been growing a remontant variety for several years believe that this is unjustified: strawberries give a good harvest in the 3rd and 4th year.
Growing from seeds
The seed method of propagating Murano strawberries is also acceptable, but it is more labor-intensive. Seeds should be sown in late January-early February. Then take care of the seedlings. But the main difficulty is not even the difficulty of seed germination, but the lack of light. Young shoots, despite the fact that the Murano variety is a day-neutral plant, will still have to be illuminated with special phytolamps at first.
Landing
Its further development and productivity depend on the correct planting of Murano variety strawberries.
How to choose seedlings
Selecting seedlings is not an easy matter. If you already have Murano strawberry bushes growing on your site, then you can fill the beds with the plants you have obtained yourself. If the plant is purchased in nurseries or specialized stores, you need to take a close look at them. The fact is that strawberry seedlings of this variety are not cheap.
There are rules for choosing seedlings:
- Seedlings must have at least three true green leaves and a flexible root system.
- The roots should not be less than 7 cm in length and 6-8 mm in diameter.
Site selection and soil preparation
The Murano strawberry variety prefers neutral soil. Acidic and marshy areas are not suitable for cultivation. Seedlings are planted on a hill so that groundwater is not higher than 1.5 meters. Only in this case can you get healthy plants with abundant fruiting.
Planting scheme
Judging by the description, the bushes of the Murano variety are compact, so it is not necessary to leave large gaps between them.Plants can be planted in one or two lines. Strawberries are planted according to a 30x30 cm pattern, although 25 cm is possible.
Care
No special knowledge or skills strawberry care Murano variety is not required. All agrotechnical measures are exactly the same as for other representatives of this culture.
Spring period
In the spring, when the plants are just waking up, old leaves are removed and water-recharging irrigation is carried out. At the same time, strawberries are fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
Watering and mulching
The originators of the variety, Italian breeders, indicate that Murano strawberries are heat-resistant and can easily tolerate short-term heat. But to preserve moisture in the soil and its looseness, it is recommended to mulch the root zone of the plant with a special mulching agro-fabric or straw. In addition, in extreme heat, plantings must be shaded.
Murano strawberries should be watered moderately, as excess moisture leads to the death of the root system. At the time of fruiting, you need to water more often. Once a week, half a bucket of water is poured under the bush.
Fertilizing
Strawberries of the Murano variety are fed several times a season, using root and foliar feeding:
- In early spring there is a need for nitrogen fertilizers.
- When the first flowers appear, then every 21-28 days, water the plants on the leaves with mineral complexes containing potassium, phosphorus, manganese, and iron.
- After harvesting, before preparing for winter, mineral complexes containing phosphorus and potassium are added.
Detailed information about root and foliar feeding strawberries.
Preparing for winter
Before covering the strawberries, sanitary cleaning and fertilizing are carried out. The bushes must be mulched to prevent the root system from freezing. Since the Murano variety is a heat-loving plant, in regions with severe frosts, plantings are covered with agrofibre. If necessary, add a layer of earth on top.
Diseases and control methods
Pests and ways to combat them
Pests | Signs | Control measures | Prevention |
Weevil | Flowers bloom, but the ovary is missing | To spray plantings, use Karbofos, Actellik, Corsair or Zolon |
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Slugs | Damaged leaves, berries, visible slippery mark | treat plantings with Groza, Meta | Sprinkle superphosphate or potassium salt around the bushes. Spray the plantings with a solution of table salt |
Nematode | Yellowing and curling leaves, plants grow slowly, berries are ugly | Treatment with Lindane, Phosphamtide, Heterophos If all else fails, destruction of plants and burning | Fertilize the beds with manure, and before planting, immerse the seedlings in hot water at a temperature of 50 degrees |
Ants | They damage the root system and breed aphids in strawberry plantings. | Spraying plants and soil with Fitoverm, Aktara, Iskra | Pour a solution of boric acid, garlic infusion, yeast |
Strawberry mite | The leaves become smaller, curl, the berries dry out | Infected bushes must be removed |
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Features of growing in pots
According to the description and characteristics, strawberries of the Murano variety do not suffer from a lack of light.That is why the plant can be planted in pots and grown on windows, balconies, and terraces.
Conclusion
The Italian variety of remontant strawberries has gained deserved popularity among Russian gardeners. This shouldn't be surprising. The plant is unpretentious and produces an excellent harvest in any climatic conditions. The main thing is to care for it properly and adhere to agrotechnical standards.
