Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in garden plots. Large-fruited ones are especially in demand strawberry varieties, which are suitable for cultivation in various regions. Large berries are sold, prepared at home, or frozen.
The taste of the fruit depends on weather conditions and sun exposure of the plantings. If you need to choose which variety of strawberries is the sweetest, then you should pay attention to the dessert varieties: Elvira, Eldorado, Carmen, Primella, Chamora Turusi, Roxana.
Early ripening varieties
Early varieties of strawberries make it possible to harvest the first harvest at the end of May. For this, plants require regular care and feeding. To speed up the ripening of fruits, plants are placed under covering material.
Mashenka
The Mashenka variety became widespread more than 50 years ago. The plant forms a fairly compact bush with powerful leaves, a root system, and tall peduncles.
The first fruits reach a weight of 100 g, then smaller ones weighing from 40 g appear. The berries are distinguished by their comb-like shape and bright red color.The pulp is juicy, high density, sweet and sour taste.
Mashenka is not susceptible to gray rot, however, if left untreated, she suffers from powdery mildew and other diseases.
Among the large-fruited strawberries Mashenka is the most unpretentious and easy to care for. For its planting, a flat area is selected on the western or southwestern side.
Mashenka's strawberry harvest can be seen in the photographs.
Alba
Alba variety bred in Italy and is characterized by an early ripening period. The bushes grow quite powerful, with a small number of leaves. Often the flower stalks cannot support the weight of the fruit, so they fall to the ground.
The average size of Alba berries is from 30 to 50 g, their shape is conical, and their taste is sweet and sour. The fruit size remains large throughout the harvest period. One bush produces 1 kg of fruit, which is suitable for storage and transportation.
Strawberries are resistant to drought and winter frosts. Alba is little susceptible to powdery mildew, however, it requires additional protection from anthracnose.
Giant Journey
The Jorneya Giant received its name due to its large fruits, reaching 70 g. The variety is characterized by early ripening.
The average weight of a strawberry is 40 g, it is distinguished by its round shape, reminiscent of a cone. A distinctive feature of the variety is its pronounced strawberry aroma.
One Giant Journey bush yields up to 1.5 kg of yield. The plant grows spreading with large dark leaves. Strawberries grow in one place for no more than 4 years.
The plant is disease resistant. In winter, it can withstand temperatures down to -18°C. For long-term fruiting, Giant Jorneya requires regular watering.
Elvira
Large-fruited strawberry Elvira belongs to the early varieties, and prefers loamy soils. The yield of the variety is up to 1 kg. For planting, well-lit places are required; moderate windiness is allowed.
The weight of the berries is 60 g, their shape is round, and their taste is distinctly sweet. The dense structure of the pulp contributes to the long-term storage of strawberries.
A feature of the variety is resistance to diseases of the root system. Elvira is grown in greenhouses, however, it tolerates conditions with high humidity and temperatures of 18 – 23°C.
Kiss Nellis
Kiss Nellis is a representative of the early strawberries. The plant is distinguished by a powerful bush with a large number of leaves. Strawberries produce powerful flower stalks that are located under the leaves.
Kiss Nellis is considered a giant; its berries reach a weight of more than 100 g, with an average weight remaining at 50-60 g.
The berries have a truncated cone shape and are mostly dark red in color. The pulp comes out sweet taste with a pronounced aroma. With good care, strawberries produce a yield of up to 1.5 kg.
Kiss Nellis is resistant to low winter temperatures, so it does not require additional shelter. The variety is little susceptible to pests and diseases. It grows in one place for 8 years.
Eliana
Eliane is a self-pollinating plant and produces a harvest in the last ten days of May. The berries ripen simultaneously and weigh up to 90 g.
The fruits have a conical shape, dense pulp, and a sweet taste with a strawberry aroma. The yield of each plant reaches 2 kg.
Eliane prefers sandy loam soils. The plant is characterized by high winter hardiness and is not susceptible to powdery mildew and other diseases.
Mid-season varieties
Mid-ripening strawberries are harvested in June.This includes most of the largest and sweetest varieties obtained by domestic and foreign specialists.
Lord
Strawberry Lord brought from Great Britain more than thirty years ago. The variety is mid-late, tolerating even severe frosts. The height of the bush reaches 60 cm, and the leaves grow large and shiny.
The fruits weigh from 70 to 110 g, have a rich color and a sweet and sour taste. During the season, Lord's yield reaches 1.5 kg.
Strawberries grow in one place for 10 years. Fruiting begins at the end of June and lasts until mid-July. The bush grows quickly and produces many mustaches.
Southwestern areas are chosen for planting. When the harvest is good, the flower stalks fall to the ground, so it is recommended to mulch the soil with straw.
Gigantella Maxi
Gigantella is a mid-late strawberry that ripens in early July. With high-quality care, 1 kg of harvest is obtained from one bush.
The weight of the first berries is large and reaches 100 g. As they ripen further, their size decreases and their weight is 60 g.
The fruits are brightly colored and have dense flesh. Gigantella has a sweet taste and strawberry aroma. Its taste is preserved even after long-term freezing.
Gigantella grows in one place for up to 4 years, after which it requires replanting. The plant prefers loamy soils, where humus is additionally added.
Marshall
The large-fruited variety Marshall was obtained in America, however, it has become widespread on other continents. Strawberries are characterized by mid-early ripening and long fruiting.
One bush produces up to 0.9 kg of harvest. The maximum yield is observed during the first seasons after planting, after which it consistently decreases.
Marshall strawberries reach a weight of 90 g and have a sweet taste with a slight sourness. The variety is not recommended for transportation due to its medium-density pulp.
The plant can withstand winter frosts down to -30°C, however, it tolerates drought well. Strawberries are resistant to fungal infections.
El Dorado
The Eldorado variety was bred in America and is notable for its large fruits. The plant forms a powerful shrub with dense green foliage. Peduncles are located under the leaves.
The berries are distinguished by their rich red color and large size (up to 6 cm in length). The pulp is sweet, with a high sugar content, aromatic and quite dense. Eldorado strawberries are suitable for freezing and are considered a dessert variety due to their characteristics.
The ripening time of Eldorado is average. The plant tolerates temperature changes well. Strawberries are resistant to gray rot and other diseases. Each bush brings up to 1.5 kg.
Carmen
Strawberry Carmen originally from the Czech Republic. This is a mid-late yielding variety with large berries. The plant forms a bush with dense foliage and powerful peduncles. The yield per season is up to 1 kg.
The weight of the fruit averages 40 g. Carmen is valued for its taste. The berries are characterized by increased sweetness with a wild strawberry flavor and have a blunt-conical shape.
Carmen's winter hardiness remains at medium damage, so the plant requires shelter for the winter. Carmen is little susceptible to disease.
Primella
Primella is a Dutch variety that ripens in mid-summer. It is distinguished by large berries weighing up to 70 g.
Strawberries produce red, unevenly colored fruits in the shape of a rounded cone. Primella has a sweet taste; according to the description of many gardeners, there are notes of pineapple.Fruit ripening is extended over several weeks.
The bush is formed powerful and spreading. It grows in one place for 5-7 years. Primella is resistant to diseases, does not require special care, and grows in various types of soil.
Comrade Winner
Strawberries of the Kamrad Pobeditel variety from Germany have medium ripening periods. Fruiting occurs even with short daylight hours. The plant is quite tall and spreading.
Comrade Winner produces berries weighing up to 100 g. The average weight is 40 g. The variety is a dessert variety, with delicate aromatic pulp.
In the first year the yield is not the highest, but the next year the yield increases significantly. Fruits in one place for up to 5 years.
Comrade Winner is undemanding to external conditions, tolerates drought and low temperatures well.
Tsunami
Tsunami was obtained by Japanese scientists as a result of selection. This is a powerful bush that stands out with thick peduncles and large leaves.
The berries of the first harvest weigh 100-120 g. The shape of the fruit is comb-shaped, while the pulp has a delicate taste and nutmeg aroma. The variety belongs to the dessert variety and is especially valued for its taste properties.
Tsunami is resistant to frost and dry weather, and is often chosen for cultivation in the northern regions.
Late ripening varieties
Late Large varieties of strawberries actively bear fruit at the end of July. During this period, the plants receive the necessary amount of heat and sun, and therefore produce sweet berries.
Chamora Turusi
Chamora Turusi stands out for its good yield and large fruits. The maximum weight of the berries is 80-110 g; during the entire fruiting period, their average weight remains at 50-70 g.
The fruits are dark in color and round in shape with a pronounced ridge.They taste sweet, sugary, and have a strong aroma. At the last stages of harvesting, the taste of strawberries intensifies.
Each bush produces up to 1.2 kg of fruit per season. The harvest period lasts 2 months. Strawberries require careful watering to produce large berries. In hot climates, plants are planted in partial shade.
UK
Great Britain is a mid-late variety that stands out for its increased yield. Its origin is unknown, however, this does not prevent the spread of strawberries in garden plots.
The berries have a round conical shape and weigh up to 120 g. The average weight of the fruit reaches 40 g, they are formed smooth, large, with a sweet and sour taste.
The yield of the variety is up to 2 kg per plant. Great Britain is resistant to spring frosts and is little susceptible to disease. The fruits are suitable for transportation, do not wrinkle, and are stored for a long time.
Roxana
The Roxana variety was bred in Italy and is characterized by medium-late ripening. The fruits weigh 80-110 g, have a dessert taste and a pleasant aroma.
The bushes are quite compact, have a powerful rhizome and many leaves. The berries ripen simultaneously and acquire a bitter taste even at low temperatures and low light. Roxana is used for growing in the autumn.
The yield of each plant is 1.2 kg. Roxana tolerates winter frosts from -20°C. Strawberries are subject to long-term storage and transportation.
Conclusion
The best varieties of strawberries make it possible to obtain berries weighing from 50 g. The largest fruits are picked first, the size of subsequent berries decreases. For planting, you can choose early, mid or late ripening strawberries.Most require minimal care and are disease resistant.
