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The only thing better than strawberries is wild strawberries! This is probably why this berry is so popular in Russian gardens. Today, even residents of high-rise buildings grow strawberries, because there are many varieties intended for planting in pots or boxes. Strawberries have a lot of advantages, but the main trump cards of this berry are the sweet taste and aroma that personify summer.
What qualities of strawberries are most valued by summer residents, and which variety to choose for planting on your plot - this is what the article is about.
What is the value of the strawberry variety?
Every gardener who has been growing sweet berries for many years probably already has a couple of favorite varieties. A You can love strawberries for different reasons: some people like the sweet variety of strawberries, some put the berry’s yield first, while others even prefer exclusive varieties that stand out from the general background due to the size of the berries or their exotic taste.
Feedback from experienced gardeners made it possible to rank the most important requirements put forward by farmers for sweet berries:
- Strawberries should be large. The berry's mass is within 50-60 grams and can be called such.Such sizes of strawberries ensure high yields, because up to a kilogram of fruit can be harvested from each large-fruited bush. And such a berry looks very presentable, they will definitely want to buy it (this question usually concerns summer residents who grow fruit for sale).
- To keep it for a long time marketable condition, strawberries should have a dense consistency. Such berries are unlikely to become prey to slugs or become infected with rot, they will not be crushed during transportation and will look great as decoration.
- Productivity has always been a fundamental factor when choosing a variety of any garden crop. Only true connoisseurs of the exclusive taste or unusual appearance of berries may not be concerned about the issue of profitability. Other gardeners prefer productive varieties, which allow a couple of rows of strawberries not only to fill them with fresh fruits, but also to stock up on something for the winter.
- Durability varieties are no less important. Preferred varieties are those that can withstand winter frosts, intense heat, and periods of drought. It would be nice if the strawberries chosen for a summer cottage are undemanding to the composition of the soil and do not require complex care or regular fertilizing. The variety's resistance to diseases and pests is especially appreciated. And most importantly, along with all this, the berry should be tasty and productive.
- Strawberry taste and aroma - probably the most important factors that should guide you when choosing a variety. In order for the berry to smell pleasant and taste good, it must maintain a balance of acids and sugars. Such strawberries will not only be delicious, but also the healthiest.
The best and sweetest varieties of strawberries
It is not often that strawberry seedlings are found on sale that meet all five parameters of a quality fruit. Even the most elite varieties score a maximum of 90% of one hundred possible evaluation points: it is impossible to create the ideal berry that meets the requirements of all gardeners.
However, from all the variety of varieties and varieties, it is still possible to select the best ones: differing in size, durability or sweetness.
After all, a gardener will be able to harvest from such bushes three to four times a year. But to do this, you will have to carefully care for the strawberries: plant bushes, regularly fertilize the soil and water the beds abundantly.
"Avis Delight"
An excellent variety that meets several requirements of farmers:
- strawberries are very productive - from each bush, with good care, the farmer will receive about three kilograms of fresh berries;
- tolerates difficult climates, possible frosts and pest attacks;
- the berries are very sweet and have a strong strawberry aroma;
- The presentation of the fruit is also excellent - the strawberries are smooth, shiny, and large.
Seedlings of such strawberries should first of all be purchased by summer residents from the northern regions of the country, because the Evis Delight variety is not afraid of cold and high humidity.
"Shelf"
This strawberry is suitable for true connoisseurs of sweet berries, because the variety has a delicate taste and a very strong aroma.Even not quite ripe Polka berries smell great and contain a lot of sugar, this allows you to harvest while the fruits are dense and transport strawberries over long distances.
Growing the variety is quite simple, because “Polka” does not need fertile soils or special conditions; it feels great in an ordinary dacha and is able to cope with difficult climates and dangerous insects.
In addition to all of the above, strawberries of this variety are also high-yielding.
"Pineapple"
These berries will delight those who love non-traditional tastes and aromas of fruits. The whitish strawberries are not very large in size, have thin skin and very tender pulp. The taste of Pineapple strawberries is practically no different from traditional varieties, but the aroma of the berries is very exotic.
The variety should be grown in open areas of the garden, well lit by the sun, with normal ventilation. If these requirements are not followed, the delicate berries may be affected by gray rot or their taste may be enjoyed by slugs.
It is recommended to consume this variety only fresh, so a few exotic bushes will be quite enough for the average summer resident.
"Junia Smides"
This is a strawberry with an average ripening period, so it is suitable for growing in the middle zone and in the north, where there is a high probability of May frosts, which occur during the flowering period of early varieties. But, if the berry can cope with spring frosts, then too low temperatures in winter can be destructive for strawberries - the variety needs winter shelter.
Junia Smides berries are very tasty, with a strong aroma.The consistency of the fruits is quite dense, which allows them to be used for preservation as a whole or for sale.
The berry is not afraid of pests; the thick peel makes the pulp inaccessible to most of them. A distinctive feature of the variety is its very high yield, because a farmer can collect about two kilograms of fruit from each bush.
"Onega"
This strawberry was developed quite recently, but it has already gained considerable popularity among Russians. Gardeners value the variety for its high yield, remarkable ability to withstand bad weather conditions and cold, resistance to pests and immunity against most “strawberry” diseases.
The taste of the berries is quite traditional - sweet and sour, moderately rich aroma. In addition, the fruits can be transported and used for industrial purposes; they are dense and beautiful.
"Chamora Turussi"
Strawberry variety bred in Japan. A distinctive feature of the berries is their enormous size, because each strawberry can weigh about 100 grams. In one season, a gardener can harvest up to three kilograms of an excellent harvest from each bush.
However, not only the appearance of “Chamora Turussi” attracts domestic farmers, this strawberry is very tasty, and its aroma resembles the smell of wild strawberries.
With each season, the berries will become smaller, but will still remain large enough and retain their taste.
"Primella"
This strawberry belongs to the Dutch selection. The variety is considered mid-season, and therefore is excellent for growing throughout most of Russia.
Primella berries are quite large; their weight in the first year can exceed 70 grams.But the variety is famous not for its size, but for its individual characteristics of taste and aroma: these strawberries taste like pineapple, while the fruits smell like strawberries.
If you care for the bushes correctly, strawberries of this variety will be able to bear fruit in one place for about 5-6 years, after which the bushes need to be replanted. The variety is not afraid of pests and is hardened against most diseases and viruses. Strawberries are considered very productive.
"Kimberly"
For those who live in the south of the country or grow strawberries in protected ground, early-ripening varieties are considered more suitable, allowing them to harvest sweet berries in the first half of June.
One of these varieties is "Kimberly". The berries grow large, have fairly dense pulp, so they tolerate transportation well and can be used for industrial purposes.
Strawberries have an excellent taste, and this is not surprising, because it is considered one of the record holders for the sugar content in berries. Another advantage of the variety is winter hardiness. Even severe frosts are not dangerous for Kimberly bushes; strawberries do not need to be covered for the winter.
Review of strawberries "Kimberly"
"Tago"
This variety can boast that it satisfies almost all the requirements of farmers:
- gives high and stable yields;
- able to grow in unstable, harsh climates;
- resists diseases and is not attacked by pests;
- has large and beautiful berries;
- It has a pleasant sweet taste and strong aroma.
The fruits of the "Tago" variety are excellent for whole-fruit canning and the preparation of canned compotes. These strawberries are often used to decorate desserts.
"Chelsea Pensioner"
In Russia, strawberries of this type began to be grown relatively recently, but this did not prevent the variety from becoming one of the most popular in domestic summer cottages and vegetable gardens.
The advantages of Chelsea Pensioner are its excellent aroma and good taste, harmoniously combined with suitability for transportation and storage.
The fruits do not ripen at the same time - the owner will be able to enjoy fresh berries at any time during the summer season.
Do not forget about watering the bushes, because a lack of moisture will certainly affect the taste of the berries.
conclusions
Every farmer has his own favorite variety of strawberry, but everyone, without exception, appreciates the sweetness and aroma of this berry. When choosing a variety for your plot, you should not stop at just one name - in order not to make a mistake and choose a truly worthwhile strawberry for the garden, it is better to plant at least two varieties of this sweet berry.
And which variety of strawberries is the saddest will become clear next season.
