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The volume of strawberry harvest directly depends on its variety. The most productive strawberry varieties can yield about 2 kg per bush in open ground. Fruiting is also affected by the strawberry's exposure to the sun, protection from the wind, and warm weather.
Early varieties
Early species produce a harvest at the end of May. This includes strawberries, which ripen even with short daylight hours.
Asia
Strawberry Asia obtained by Italian specialists. This is one of the earliest varieties, the berries of which ripen by the end of May. Initially, Asia was intended for industrial cultivation, however, it became widespread in garden plots.
Asia forms wide bushes, with large leaves and a small number of tendrils. Its shoots are powerful and tall, producing many flower stalks. Plants can withstand temperatures down to -17°C in winter.
The average weight of strawberries is 30 g, and the berries have the shape of an elongated cone. The yield of Asia is up to 1.2 kg. The fruits are suitable for long-term transportation.
Kimberly
Strawberry Kimberly characterized by mid-early ripening. Its yield reaches 2 kg.Kimberley does well in continental climates. The fruits tolerate transportation and storage, so they are often grown for sale.
The bushes are formed low, however, they are powerful and strong. The fruits are heart-shaped and quite large.
Kimberly is valued for its taste. The berries grow very sweet, with a caramel flavor. Kimberly grows in one place for three years. The best harvest is harvested in the second year. The plant is little susceptible to fungal infections.
Marshmallow
For varieties Zephyr Characterized by tall bushes and powerful flower stalks. The plant bears large berries, shaped like a cone, weighing about 40 g.
The pulp has a rich sweet taste. With good care, about 1 kg of berries are collected from the bush. Strawberries are distinguished by their extremely early ripening and, in warm weather, bear fruit in mid-May.
The fruits ripen quickly, almost simultaneously. The plant remains resistant to gray rot.
Marshmallow can withstand severe frosts if the plants are covered under snow. In the absence of any protection, the bush dies already at -8°C.
Honey
Fruitful Honey variety bred more than forty years ago by American specialists. The berries ripen at the end of May. Flowering occurs even in short daylight conditions.
The plant is an erect, spreading bush with powerful roots. The berries have a rich color, the flesh is juicy and elastic. Honey has a distinct taste and aroma.
The average weight of the berries is 30 g. At the end of fruiting, the fruits decrease in size. The yield of the plant is 1.2 kg.
Strawberry Honey is unpretentious, resistant to damage and pests, and can withstand winter frosts down to -18°C. It is often chosen for growing for sale.
Medium ripening varieties
Many high-yielding strawberry varieties ripen mid-season. During this period, they receive the necessary amount of heat and sun to produce a good harvest.
Marshal
Strawberry Marshall stands out for its mid-early fruiting and increased productivity. The plant is capable of producing about 1 kg of fruit. The maximum harvest is harvested in the first two years, then fruiting decreases.
Marshall stands out for its large bushes and powerful leaves. The peduncles are quite tall and located high. Quite a lot of whiskers are formed, so strawberries require constant care.
The berries have a wedge-shaped shape and a large weight of about 60 g. The variety has a sweet taste and a bright strawberry aroma.
Marshall does not freeze when the temperature drops to -30°C and remains resistant to drought. Diseases also rarely affect this variety.
Vima Zanta
Vima Zanta is a product of Dutch selection. Strawberries have a round shape, sweet pulp and a noticeable strawberry aroma. Due to the juicy pulp, the fruits are not recommended for long-term storage and transportation over long distances.
Up to 2 kg of berries are collected from the bush. If agricultural techniques are followed, the weight of Vima Zant fruits is 40 g.
The plant is resistant to diseases, winter frosts and drought. Vima Zanta forms powerful bushes, quite spreading.
Chamora Turusi
Variety Chamora Turusi Known for its large berries and increased yield. Each bush is capable of producing 1.2 kg of harvest. Strawberries are characterized by medium-late ripening.
The weight of Chamor Turusi berries ranges from 80 to 110 g. The fruits are juicy and fleshy, round in shape with a ridge. The aroma of the berries is reminiscent of wild strawberries.
Chamora Turusi produces its maximum harvest in the second and third years.During this period, the yield reaches 1.5 kg per bush.
Chamora Turusi forms tall bushes and intensively produces tendrils. The seedlings take root well, tolerate winter frosts, but may suffer from drought. Plants require additional treatment against pests and fungal infections.
Holiday
Strawberry Holiday obtained by American breeders and is characterized by medium-late ripening.
The plant forms a spreading tall bush with medium dense foliage. Peduncles are at the same level as the leaves.
The first berries of the Holiday variety weigh about 30 g, have a regular round shape with a small neck. The subsequent harvest is smaller in size.
Holiday tastes sweet and sour. Its yield is up to 150 kg per hundred square meters.
The plant's winter hardiness is average, but increased resistance to drought is observed. Strawberries are rarely affected by fungal diseases.
Black Prince
Italian variety Black Prince bears large dark-colored berries in the shape of a truncated cone. The pulp tastes sweet and sour, juicy, and has a bright strawberry aroma.
Each plant produces about 1 kg of yield. Black Prince is used in various fields: it is consumed fresh, jams and even wine are made from it.
The bushes are tall, with a lot of leaves. Quite a few whiskers are formed. The Black Prince is resistant to winter frosts, however, it tolerates drought worse. The variety is especially susceptible to strawberry mite and spotting, and therefore requires additional processing.
Crown
Strawberry Crown is a small bush with thick peduncles. Although the variety produces medium-sized berries weighing up to 30 g, its yield remains high (up to 2 kg).
The crown is distinguished by fleshy and juicy fruits of a round shape, reminiscent of a heart. The pulp is sweet, very aromatic, and has no voids.
The first harvest is characterized by especially large berries, then their size decreases. The crown can withstand winter frosts down to -22°C.
Strawberries require additional protection from leaf spot and root diseases. The variety's resistance to drought remains at an average level.
Lord
Strawberry Lord bred in Great Britain and is notable for its large berries up to 110 g. The first berries appear at the end of June, then fruiting lasts until the middle of the next month.
Lord is a high-yielding variety, one peduncle bears about 6 fruits, and the entire bush bears up to 1.5 kg. The berry is dense, can be stored for a long time and can be transported.
The plant grows quickly as it produces many tendrils. Lord remains resistant to diseases and tolerates frost well. It is recommended to cover the bushes for the winter. Every 4 years the plant is replanted.
Late varieties
The best late varieties of strawberries ripen in July. These varieties of strawberries allow you to harvest when most other types have already stopped bearing fruit.
Roxana
Strawberry Roxana obtained by Italian scientists and is characterized by medium-late ripening. The bushes are formed powerful, compact, of medium size.
Roxana demonstrates high yields, reaching 1.2 kg per bush. The berries ripen simultaneously and weigh from 80 to 100 g. The shape of the fruit resembles an elongated cone. The pulp has a dessert taste and bright aroma.
The Roxana variety is used for autumn growing. Fruit ripening occurs even at low temperatures and poor lighting.
Roxana has average frost resistance, so it requires shelter for the winter. Additionally, the plant is treated against fungal diseases.
Shelf
Shelf is a hybrid strawberry grown for the first time in Holland. The bushes are formed tall, with dense foliage. During growth, Polka produces a small mustache.
Polka strawberries ripen late, but you can pick the berries for quite a long time. The final harvest exceeds 1.5 kg.
The fruits weigh from 40 to 60 g and are shaped like a wide cone and have a caramel flavor. By the end of the ripening period, the weight of the berries decreases to 20 g.
The shelf has average winter hardiness, however, it tolerates drought well. The variety is able to resist gray rot, but copes less well with damage to the root system.
Zenga Zengana
Strawberry Zenga Zengana refers to late ripening varieties. The plant forms a tall compact bush. The number of whiskers produced per season is small.
The berries have a rich color and sweet taste. The final harvest is 1.5 kg. The fruits are small, weighing 35 g. At the last stage of fruiting, their weight decreases to 10 g. The shape of the berries can vary from elongated to cone-shaped.
To get a good harvest, you need to plant strawberries nearby that bloom at the same time as Zenga Zengana. The variety produces only female flowers and therefore requires pollination.
The variety has increased winter hardiness and can withstand frosts down to -24°C. However, prolonged drought negatively affects the amount of harvest.
Florence
Strawberry Florence was first grown about 20 years ago in the UK. The berries range in size from 20 g, the largest specimens reach 60 g.
The berries are characterized by a sweet taste and dense structure. Florence bears fruit until mid-July.One bush produces an average of 1 kg of harvest. The plant has large dark leaves and tall peduncles.
Florence is resistant to winter temperatures, as it can withstand cold temperatures down to -20°C. Fruiting occurs even at low temperatures in summer.
Strawberry Florence does not require complex care, since it produces little mustache. The seedlings take root quickly. Disease resistance is average.
Vikoda
The Vikoda variety is one of the latest. Ripening begins in mid-June. The plant was bred by Dutch scientists and is characterized by increased productivity.
Vikoda is characterized by a medium-height bush with powerful shoots. The bush produces few tendrils, which makes it easy to care for.
The taste of strawberries is delicate and sweet and sour. The berries are round in shape and large in size. The first berries weigh up to 120 g. The weight of subsequent fruits decreases to 30-50 g. The total yield of the bush is 1.1 kg.
Vikoda has increased resistance to leaf spot. The variety is valued for its unpretentiousness and frost resistance.
Remontant varieties
Remontant strawberries are able to bear fruit throughout the entire season. For this, plants require constant feeding and watering. For open ground, the most productive varieties of strawberries of this type produce a harvest every two to three weeks.
Temptation
Among remontant varieties considered one of the most productive Temptation. The plant constantly forms mustaches, so it requires frequent pruning.
This strawberry is characterized by medium-sized berries weighing about 30 g. The fruit tastes sweet, have a nutmeg aroma. By autumn, their taste only improves.
The bush produces 1.5 kg of berries. The plant produces about 20 flower stalks.For constant harvesting, you need to provide high-quality fertilizing.
Temptation is resistant to winter frosts. For planting, choose areas with fertile soil, without shade.
Geneva
Strawberry Geneva native to North America and has been growing on other continents for more than 30 years. The variety is attractive for its high yield, which does not decrease over several years.
Geneva forms spreading bushes on which up to 7 tendrils grow. Peduncles fall to the ground. The first harvest produces berries weighing 50 g in the shape of a truncated cone.
The pulp is juicy and dense with an expressive aroma. During storage and transportation, the fruits retain their properties.
The lack of abundant sun and rain does not reduce yields. The first fruits turn red in early summer and last until the first frost.
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth is a remontant strawberry, producing berries 40-60 g in size. The fruits are distinguished by their bright red color and dense pulp.
Fruiting of the variety begins at the end of May, and lasts until the onset of frost. Two weeks pass between each harvest wave. Depending on climatic conditions, Queen Elizabeth produces crops 3-4 times throughout the season.
Strawberry yield is 2 kg per plant. The bushes tolerate winter frosts well down to -23C°. Queen Elizabeth is disease and pest resistant. Plantings need to be renewed every two years, as smaller berries appear on older bushes.
Selva
Variety Selva obtained by American scientists as a result of selection. Its berries weigh from 30 g and have a rich taste reminiscent of strawberries. As the season progresses, the fruits become denser.
The plant produces a harvest from June until the onset of frost.When planted in autumn, fruiting begins in June. If strawberries are planted in the spring, the first berries will appear at the end of July. In just a year, fruiting occurs 3-4 times.
The yield of Selva is from 1 kg. The plant prefers abundant watering and fertile soil. During drought, fruiting is significantly reduced.
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Conclusion
Which strawberry varieties will be the most productive depends on their growing conditions. If you follow agricultural techniques, you can get a harvest in early spring, summer or late autumn. Many varieties of strawberries, including remontant ones, have good performance. Watering and constant care will help maintain strawberry fruiting.
