Strawberries: ripening depending on the variety

Strawberries are arguably the favorite among other berry crops. She has a very high taste and therefore is to the liking of both children and adults.

Growing strawberries in a garden or a garden plot is sometimes quite problematic - the berry requires special care. Those who nevertheless decided to take this step should study the peculiarities of this culture in advance. In this article, we will talk about the timing of berry ripening. They usually depend on the variety chosen, as well as on the territory in which they grow.

Ripening dates of strawberries of remontant varieties

I must say that there are two types of strawberries: single fruiting (short daylight hours - CDS) and multiple (remontant). The latter variety, for obvious reasons, is gaining popularity every year. This is quite understandable, because the yield is much larger. So, let's talk about the main features of this type.

A repair strawberry differs from an ordinary one in that it has practically no antennae. In addition, it bears fruit and, accordingly, ripens much earlier. The main feature is repeated fruiting. It happens in waves. For example, the first crop can be harvested in June, the second in early July, and the third, if possible, in mid-August.

As for the varieties of this variety, there are a lot of them today. Among the most popular are the following varieties: "Albion", "Bordurello", "Vima Rina", "Geneva", "Temptation", "Queen II", "Lyubava", "Maara Des Bois", "Inexhaustible", "Ostara "," Prima Donna "," Referent "," Superfection "," Tristar "," Flora "," Hummi Gento "," Charlotte "," Evie "and others.

Let's add one more plus remontant strawberries - large-fruited. The size of one berry can reach 50-75 g.

When strawberries of ordinary varieties ripen

KSD strawberries yield a crop only once a year. It differs from remontant in a smaller mass of fruits (25-30 g), the presence of more developed whiskers.

Single-fruiting strawberries are divided into four groups: early, mid-early, medium, and late ripening... Each group certainly has its own favorites.

Early varieties of strawberries

• "Kimberley" is a variety developed in Germany. Fruit weight 50 g. It is resistant to many diseases, for example, powdery mildew.
• "Honey" - the weight of berries reaches 40 g. Fruits begin to ripen from May 15 to 25.
• "Alba" - the mass of fruits does not exceed 30 g. The berries are sweet. The fruits ripen quite early - in the central zone of Russia in early May.
• "Anita" - a variety originated in Italy. Medium-sized fruits (40 g). Transportable.

Mid-early strawberry varieties

• "Crown" - a variety bred in Holland. The fruits ripen by mid-June. Resistant to powdery mildew.
• "Krasny Bereg" - the variety was born thanks to Belarusian breeders. The fruits are medium. The variety tolerates negative temperatures well.
• Ellis is a variety developed in England. Fruit weight - 30-35 g. Unpretentious, bears fruit well on any soil. Resistant to late blight.

Medium strawberries

• "Nightingale" - bred by Russian breeders. Drought tolerant, winter tolerant. The average fruit weight is 25 g.
• "Elsanta" - large fruits. With good care, the weight of the berries reaches 45 g. The variety is high-yielding - you can get 1.5 kg from one bush.
• "Syria" - berries weight - 30-35 g. The fruits are very tasty. The variety is highly resistant to many diseases.
• "Marmalade" - sweet and sour berries, average fruit weight - 30-40 grams. Possesses high transportability.
• "Darselect" - bred in France. Medium-sized fruits (40 g). Winter resistant.
• "Asia" is a large-fruited variety, the minimum fruit weight is 35-40 g. The berries are sweet. The variety is well stored, transported without problems.
• "White Swede" is a unique variety. The color of the berries is white with red blotches. The fruit has a pineapple flavor. The weight of the berries is 20-25 g.
• "Tsaritsa" - obtained by Russian breeders. The variety is considered large-fruited, the average weight of berries can reach 50 g.

Late strawberry varieties

There are not so many late varieties of strawberries. Here's a basic list:

• "Galya-Chiv" - the fruits ripen in July. The berries are very sweet, average weight 45 g.
• "Malvina" - is considered the latest variety - the ripening period is the end of July. The berries are large, have a deep red color.
• "Adria" is a variety developed in Italy. In this case, there is no question of large-fruited - the weight of the berries is on average 25 g.

How to speed up the ripening of strawberries

It is noteworthy that the ripening period of strawberries can be accelerated. There are two simple ways to do this. The first is to use films or covering material. This method allows you to harvest a week earlier.

There is another way - planting this crop in a greenhouse. Both the first and the second method are equally effective. Which one to use is up to the gardener himself. In any case, in order to get a good harvest, one must not forget about the proper care of this crop.

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