Tasty strawberry variety name - Zephyr
A culture such as strawberry Zephyr, the description of the variety and the photo of which are listed below, is a very popular plant. It is one of the earliest species to be ranked highest among gardeners and hobbyists. Such a demand for it is due to its good taste and abundant fruiting, which cannot be said about other varieties.
Feature of the strawberry Zephyr variety
The main advantages of this variety are:
- an interesting shape of berries, reminiscent of a cock's comb;
- retains its taste and appearance during transportation over various distances;
- copes well with short-term drought;
- bushes are able to withstand a drop in air temperature to - 350 FROM.
Everyone who has tasted the fruits of the Zephyr strawberry at least once assures that the berries have never been tastier. The pulp is juicy and very aromatic. Ripe strawberries are quite sweet, but not cloying. Due to its high taste, Zephyr belongs to the group of the most valuable varieties.
Strawberry Marshmallow does not lose its shape during transportation and freezing.
The first fruiting can be observed in the year of planting. In open ground, the bushes begin to bloom in the second decade of May, in greenhouse conditions - two weeks earlier. The peduncle is strong and rather long. This allows it to withstand heavy strawberries above the ground.
With proper care, the plant can produce a large number of fruits over a long period of time. Throughout the season, the berries do not become smaller and do not lose their taste.
Quite powerful bushes with a well-developed root system. The leaves are abundantly covered with small villi. All of them are attached to stems that can grow up to 10 cm long.
How to grow strawberries Marshmallow correctly?
This variety can be propagated both with the help of antennae, which grow quickly and in large quantities, and by seeds. The first option is the simplest, but it is not capable of giving the desired result. Bushes that are grown using shoots lose their characteristics. The quality of their fruits decreases, and the plant itself has weak immunity.
If the grains are placed deep in the soil, they will not germinate.
Growing strawberries Zephyr from seeds involves stratification. This procedure is mandatory, since it is capable of significantly increasing the similarity of the grains.
Before using the planting material, you must place it in wet sand and leave it in a cold place for three months. A cellar or refrigerator is best. Sowing prepared seeds should be in late February or early March. The container for growing seedlings should be wide and not too deep.
Particular attention should be paid to the soil. It is recommended to use purchased land. It should be light and breathable. It is necessary to sow strawberries not in the holes, but on the surface of the substrate. Sprinkle a thin layer of river sand on top of the grain. In order to speed up their germination, it is recommended to install a mini greenhouse. After the first shoots appear, the polyethylene can be removed. Seedlings should be planted in open ground as soon as 6 full leaves appear.
Ripe strawberries are rich in folic and malic acid.
Plant care outdoors:
- Site selection. Young plants should be planted in soil that has neutral acidity. Before carrying out the procedure, the site should be fertilized with compost or humus. This will increase the air permeability of the soil, and hence the yield.
- Watering. Despite the fact that the strawberries of the Zephyr variety tolerate drought well, it is still worth providing it with full watering. She will repay for abundant irrigation with a good and tasty harvest. Watering is best done once every three days. As soon as the berries begin to ripen, the amount of liquid should be reduced.
- Fertilizer. It is not necessary to feed strawberries for the first two years. The drugs should be applied before the third season. Best to use complex fertilizers... You can also add ash and humus.
- Preparing for the winter. In order for strawberries to withstand frosts well and give a high-quality harvest in the next season, they should be fed before the onset of winter. To do this, you need to prepare a mixture of potassium (30 grams) and nitrophoska (40 grams). Dissolve both products in 10 liters of water. Pour 1 liter of liquid under each bush and spud. It is also recommended to cover the plants with branches or agrofibre.
Strawberry Marshmallow is the best variety that, with proper care, can produce a bountiful harvest. Timely watering and high-quality fertilization are the key to healthy bushes.