The best strawberry varieties for

It is impossible to choose the best strawberry variety according to the description. It is possible to evaluate and select varieties of any crop only if they are grown independently in the country. The description of the variety only helps to determine those characteristics that are most important for growing.

Clone selection

Strawberries, in comparison with fruit trees and ornamental shrubs, are much cheaper. Therefore, you do not need to buy many mustaches of the same variety, but purchase 3-5 plants of different varieties, the more there are, the better, but not less than 5 varieties. In the first year, you can evaluate the yield and quality of strawberries (of course, with proper agricultural technology), select the best 2-3 varieties and the best bushes within varieties and breed them on plantations. This method is called clone selection and prevents the degeneration of the variety.

Domestic varieties of strawberries are more resistant to diseases and pests precisely because clonal selection prevailed in Soviet agronomic science. In the West, varietal material was purified from viruses and diseases in laboratories; in the USSR, the best plants were selected in natural conditions. Therefore, after 2-3 years, many European varieties significantly lose their varietal qualities, diseases return to them quite easily, they need constant chemical treatments.

Domestic varieties are obtained from strawberry bushes with the highest immunity, which was manifested under normal growing conditions in the field. They retain their best varietal qualities for a long time.

Comparative characteristics of domestic and foreign varieties

To decide which varieties to plant on your plot - domestic or European - you need to carefully study their main characteristics.

1. Frost resistance. The best domestic strawberry varieties can withstand frosts down to -10 ° C without a snow cover, and under the snow they endure very harsh winters. European varieties can freeze severely in any winter.
2. Winter hardiness. The ability to withstand not only frosts, but also winter thaws, without freezing, is much higher in domestic varieties.
3. Taste. European varieties are sweeter.

Foreign strawberries yield good harvests in our country, but they are too tender for the Russian climate. Although it does not freeze completely, in the spring there are quite a few attacks on the plantation of the "Europeans".

Adult plants are more susceptible to freezing at unstable winter temperatures than young whiskers. In bushes that have yielded more than 2 harvests, the horns are significantly raised above the ground and for better wintering such plants are spud if there is no other covering material. But here, too, there are advantages: in a sparse planting, the yield is higher.

The best tastes are imported Pandora, Bounty and domestic Kokinskaya Zarya, Tsaritsa.

The best varieties in terms of yield are Kokinskaya Zarya, Mommy, Divnaya. But choosing according to yield is wrong. There are no low-yielding varieties in the modern assortment of strawberries.

Currently, breeders have developed many non-killing varieties that are resistant to a complex of damaging factors. These include: Kokinskaya Zarya, Mommy, Tsarina, Slavutich, Solovushka, Alpha, Izaura, Bereginya.

Description of the best varieties of strawberries

Strawberries produce one crop per season. In terms of ripening, strawberries are early, medium and late.

Early varieties

Early strawberry varieties bloom in mid-May; berries are harvested in mid-June. The yield of early varieties is 2 times less than that of later strawberries. This is a pattern

Alice

Description... The bushes are powerful, erect with a thin head of foliage, and consist of numerous rosettes.

Alice

The berries are regular, without a neck, blunt-conical, large, dark red, shiny, fragrant. The pulp is dense, dark red, sweet and sour taste. For cultivation in the North Caucasus region and in the Crimea.

• berry weight 16-25 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Great dessert taste. Strawberries are suitable for transportation.

Flaws... Low winter hardiness. It is moderately affected by diseases.

Viola

Description... New Russian early strawberry variety. Sprawling bushes, thin foliage cap. The number of whiskers is average, they are pale red. Fruits are conical, red, without a neck, on thick, powerful stalks. The pulp is juicy, loose, red, sweet with sourness. For cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka region.

• yield 0.7 kg / m2 (170 g per bush);
• berry weight 17-20 g;
• the taste is excellent (4.9);
• content of substances; sugar 6.3%, acid 1.6%, ascorbic acid 69 mg /%;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Excellent taste, high winter hardiness. Drought resistance is average. Strawberry mite resistant.

Flaws... Unsuitable for transportation and processing. Strawberries are for fresh consumption only. In rainy summers it is strongly affected by powdery mildew and gray mold.

Kokinskaya Zarya

Description... A very early strawberry, yields a harvest in early June. The pulp is tender, sweet and sour.

Kokinskaya Zarya

The berries are large, shiny, of good presentation. The first fruits are large, up to 30 g, the next 20-25 g. For cultivation in the Central Black Earth and southern regions.

• berry weight 25-30 g;
• the pulp is tender, juicy, soft;
• the taste is excellent;
• dessert appointment (for fresh consumption).

Advantages... Refers to non-kill varieties: resistant to fungal leaf diseases, strawberry mite. Drought-resistant, winter-hardy.

Flaws... Fruits are affected by gray mold. Unsuitable for transportation. To obtain a high yield, it requires high agricultural technology.

Mommy

Mommy

Description... A new promising non-killer variety. Bushes are vigorous, with medium leaves. Strawberries are bright red, large (first up to 38 g), the flesh is very dense, sweet, aromatic.

• yield 2.5-3.0 kg / m2 (250 g per bush);
• berry weight 22-30g;
• the taste is excellent;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... It is practically not affected by spider mites and strawberry mites, powdery mildew, leaf spots, verticilliasis. Very resistant to gray fruit rot, winter-hardy, grows well and bears fruit in any conditions. Suitable for long distance transportation. Today one of the best early varieties.

Flaws... The variety is under trial, no shortcomings have yet been identified.

Lambada

Lambada

Description of the variety... Nice old Dutch strawberry. Bushes are powerful, tall. The leaves are light green, very large, this is a characteristic feature of Lambada, by the leaves it is easy to recognize it among other varieties. The whiskers are numerous, are formed very actively, they are cut off every 3 days. The fruits are large, conical, red. The pulp is firm, sweet and sour.

• berry weight 20-25 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Suitable for transport, resistant to fungal diseases, except for powdery mildew. Ultra-early, with warm spring, flowering begins in the second decade of May, berries appear in mid-June.

Flaws... It is affected by powdery mildew.

Medium varieties

Medium strawberries bloom in late May, bears fruit in late June.

Borovitskaya

Borovitskaya

Description... The bushes are powerful, erect, with many rosettes, the leaves are dark green. The first berries are very large (up to 30 g), the rest are smaller, regular, blunt-conical, without a neck. The color varies from bright red to orange-red, the flesh is light red, dense, aromatic, sweet and sour. For growing in the Volgo-Vyatka, Central Black Earth and Far Eastern regions.

• berry weight: first 27-30 g, next 18-25 g;
• good taste (4 points);
• substance content: sugar 7.2%, acid 1.4%, vitamin C 69.8 mg /%;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Strawberries are drought and frost resistant, high disease resistance. Well transported over short distances.

Flaws... Average winter hardiness. There is a very large difference in the size of the first and subsequent berries.

Marvelous

Marvelous

Description... A Soviet variety, which was again included in the register 17 years after the collapse of the USSR, which confirms its high qualities. Strawberries are tall, compact, actively forming a mustache, which has a pale red color. The whiskers grow so quickly that they have to be torn off every 3 days for better fruiting. Fruits are very large, symmetrical, strongly elongated, no neck, light red, with shine. One of the best Soviet varieties for the North-West region.

• yield 1.49 kg / m2 (250 g per bush);
• berry weight 20-25 g;
• the taste is excellent sweet and sour;
• the pulp is dense with aroma;
• substance content: sugar 5.9%, acid 1.7%, ascorbic acid 44.5 mg /%;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Strawberries tolerate winter thaws well and are drought tolerant. It is practically not affected by diseases, except for gray rot, the resistance to which is average. Berries are suitable for transportation.

Flaws... Not heat resistant and not suitable for southern areas.

Mashenka

Mashenka

Description... The newly revived Soviet strawberry variety Moscow Jubilee. The bushes are powerful, tall, the leaves are light green. The mustache is numerous. Fruiting is fast, the yield is highly dependent on the climate and agricultural technology. Fruits are very large, the first reaches 110 g folded (in a fan), mass collection - blunt-conical, weighing 60-90 g. Berries are dark red, very juicy, dense, without an inner cavity. A characteristic feature of the variety is the accretion of several berries.

• average yield, high in hot sunny summers;
• berry weight 70-90g;
• the taste is excellent;

Advantages... An excellent fruitful strawberry, resistant to diseases of the root system, very hardy and frost-resistant. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws... Due to the large size of the fruits, their number is reduced. The imbalance of the first berries, in a damp summer, is affected by gray rot.

Slavutich

Slavutich

Description of the variety... The bushes are medium, with a dense dense head of foliage. The formation is average, the mustache is pinkish-green. The berries are conical, red, shiny, without a neck. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet and sour. Designed for cultivation in the Central and Middle Volga regions

• yield 1.16 kg / m2 (190 g per bush);
• berry weight 19 g;
• good taste (4);
• substance content: sugar 7.1%, acid 0.8%, vitamin C 63.4 mg /%;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... High resistance to everything that can threaten strawberries: rot, spots, strawberry mites, nematodes. High frost resistance and winter hardiness. Strawberries practically do not freeze. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws... The taste is not very sweet, the berries lack sugar content.

Baby elephant

Baby elephant

Characteristics of the variety... The bushes are powerful, the whiskers form a little, they are pale pink in color. Fruits are large, ovoid, without a neck, the lower end is usually bifurcated, dark red with shine. Red pulp with aroma, sweet and sour taste. The first strawberry is large, the last one is small, uneven, asymmetrical. Recommended for cultivation in Western and Eastern Siberia.

• yield 0.8 kg / m2 (190 g per bush);
• berry weight 20-23 g;
• taste good;
• substance content: sugar 7.2%, acid 0.8%, vitamin C 88 mg /%;

Advantages... High winter hardiness.

Flaws... In rainy summers, strawberries are heavily affected by gray rot. Very picky about agricultural technology. With poor care, it gives small sour berries, the yield decreases.

Nightingale

Nightingale

Description... Bushes are tall, spherical. The first strawberry is extremely large - up to 50 g, the last - 15 g. Fruits are round-ovate, with a uniform red color. The pulp is dense, sweet and sour, aromatic. The variety is tested in different regions of Russia.

• berry weight 30-35 g;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Non-kill variety. Resistant to diseases affecting strawberries, strawberry mites. Excellent winter hardiness and drought resistance. It tolerates transportation well.

Flaws... Not identified yet.

Torpedo

Torpedo

Characteristics of the variety... The bushes are medium, semi-spreading. The formation is average. The first berries are up to 40 g, the last - 10 g, regular shape, dark red. The pulp is dark red, firm, sweet and sour. The strawberry shape resembles a torpedo. For growing in the Volga-Vyatka region.

• yield 0.64 kg / m2 (190 g per bush);
• berry weight 20 g;
• the taste is excellent (4.6);
• substance content: sugar, 6.6%, acid 1.3%, vitamin C 65 mg /%;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Suitable for transportation. It is resistant to strawberry mites and freezing.

Flaws... Insufficient resistance to gray mold.

Queen

Queen

Description... The bushes are small, the foliage is medium. The first fruits are very large - up to 50 g, mass collection 22-30 g, without a neck, with a wide rounded base, the color is dark red, almost burgundy. The pulp is red sweet and sour, juicy, dense, with aroma. Suitable for growing in the Central region.

• yield 1.15 kg / m2 (220 g per bush);
• berry weight 30 g;
• the taste is excellent (4.8);
• substance content: sugar 9%, acid 0.9%, vitamin C 76 mg /%;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... High drought and heat resistance. Good winter hardiness: without snow, it can withstand frosts down to -15 ° C practically without being damaged. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws... There is a very big difference in the size of the first and last berries.

Elsanta

Elsanta

Description... A Dutch strawberry variety developed in the early 1980s. Bushes of medium height, erect, forming a sufficient number of whiskers. The mustache is thick. The first berries are large, massively harvested - medium size, regular "strawberry" shape, no neck, shiny. The pulp is dense, juicy, red, sweet and sour taste with aroma. Designed for cultivation in the Volgo-Vyatka and North Caucasian regions.

• yield strongly depends on weather conditions, on average 0.6 kg / m2;
• berry weight 13-17 g;
• the taste is excellent (4.7);
• substance content: sugar 7.2%, acid 0.78%, ascorbic acid 75.3 mg /%;
• the appointment is dessert.

Advantages... High winter hardiness, stable fruiting. Suitable for transportation, can be stored without spoiling for up to 3 days in room conditions.

Flaws... It is not resistant to drought, the yield is significantly influenced by weather conditions.

Late strawberry varieties

In late varieties, fruiting occurs in mid-July.

Alpha

Alpha

Description... One of the best late varieties of domestic selection for resistance to a complex of pests, diseases and unfavorable environmental factors. Suitable for those who make a lot of compotes, preserves, jam, etc. from strawberries. Bushes are medium, with dense foliage. The mustache is thick, pinkish green. Berries of regular shape, red, shiny, no neck. The pulp is dense, sweet and sour, juicy with aroma.

• berry weight 15 g;
• satisfactory taste (3.8);
• substance content: sugar 5.9%, acid 1%, ascorbic acid 75 mg /%;
• technical purpose (for processing).

Advantages... Absolute resistance to anything that can threaten strawberries. Suitable for long distance transportation. The best grade for processing.

Flaws... The berries taste mediocre., They are not very large.

Bereginya

Bereginya

Description... The bushes are medium-sized with a very dense foliage head. They have a lot of mustaches of a pale red color. The first berries are large (25 g), mass harvest - 14-16 g. The shape is blunt-conical, the color is orange-red, which makes them seem immature, without a neck, with shine. The pulp is red, juicy with aroma, dense.

• berry weight 14.1 g;
• sweet and sour taste (4.5);
• substance content: sugar 5.7%, acid 0.8%, ascorbic acid 79 mg /%;
• dining destination.

Advantages... High heat and drought resistance. Good winter hardiness. Practically not affected by diseases and pests. One of the best varieties in terms of vitamin C. It belongs to non-kill varieties.

Bounty

Bounty

Description... Canadian very late strawberry variety. The first berries are large (28-30 g), red, shiny, well aligned. The pulp is loose, juicy, sweet and sour, with a pleasant strawberry aroma, dark red. A distinctive feature of the variety is the superficial arrangement of achenes.

• berry weight 20 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• the appointment is dessert.

Advantages... Strawberries are large, undemanding to agricultural technology. High taste. Resistant to gray mold.

Flaws... Strongly affected by powdery mildew, sometimes even berries suffer.

Izaura

Izaura

Description... New high-yielding Belgian variety. Bushes are strong, compact, with dark green leaves. The formation is average. The sockets are strong, powerful. Fruits are large, bright red, round-ovate, glossy, well aligned. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour.

• the taste is excellent;
• the appointment is dessert.

Advantages... Strawberries can grow on heavy clay soils, resistant to adverse factors, diseases, unpretentious and undemanding to care for. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws... In our conditions, it is not winter-hardy and frost-hardy enough, although it tolerates not very cold winters with a small amount of thaws.

Carmen

Carmen

Description... The variety was developed in Czechoslovakia. Medium late. Bushes are powerful, tall, with dense dark green foliage. The first fruits are large - 35-40 g, the berries of the mass harvest are smaller (15-20 g). The pulp is dark red, juicy, dense. The taste is sweet and sour. Provides stable yields.

• berry weight 15-17 g;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Good quality berries at a time when the main varieties of strawberries have already departed.

Flaws... Insufficient winter hardiness and drought resistance. There are many attacks in the spring.

Pandora

Pandora

Description... Quite an old English variety. The bushes are compact, with dense foliage, stand out on the plantation with their light green color. Usoobrazovanie moderate, in hot weather gives a little mustache. The berries are dark red, when fully ripe they become dark cherry in color. The pulp is dark red, sweet and sour, juicy. The first fruits are flattened, weighing up to 40 g. The berries of the mass collection are rounded.

• berry weight 25-30 g;
• dessert taste;

Advantages... The best taste of berries of all the late varieties. Strawberry large. Resistant to powdery mildew. The flowers are not affected by spring frosts.

Flaws... The low winter hardiness is affected botrytis and patchiness. In the winter shelter bush.

A shelf

A shelf

Description... Dutch strawberry variety, is characterized by very long fruiting - 4-6 weeks. Berries end until the end of July. By the end of fruiting berries slight degeneration. medium size strawberries, with the neck, dark red, looks like a very attractive picture. The flesh is juicy, sour-sweet, intense red, dense with flavor. In dry summers needs abundant watering.

• berry weight 19 g;
• taste great;
• the purpose is universal.

Advantages... Best strawberry for its taste qualities. Resistant to mildew, tolerates rainy summer, and an overabundance of moisture in the soil.

Flaws... It is not enough winter-hardy, resistant to botrytis.

All modern varieties of strawberries have a number of advantages, which are identified with the right care. If you imagine how much labor, time, effort was spent to breed a new variety, then you stop scolding varieties for imaginary or real shortcomings.

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Here's a list of 10 proven garden strawberry varieties that won't disappoint you.

A good strawberry (garden strawberry) should bring a stable harvest, delight with aromatic fruits with excellent taste and not be afraid of pests and diseases. We have compiled a selection of just such varieties. Take note!

Vima Zanta

This early strawberry variety is a worthy example of Dutch selection. Vima Zanta gives a good harvest of large, beautiful berries with juicy sweet pulp and delicate aroma.

The only nuance that can stop the choice of this variety is the "capriciousness" of the crop during transportation. Berries can only survive the journey when chilled, so this variety is unlikely to suit you if you plan to grow strawberries for sale.

If, during fruiting, the mustache is not removed in time, which is formed in excess on the bushes of Vim Zanta, the berries will become smaller.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
End of May - beginning of June	40	0,6-0,8	High permeation

Gigantella

The name of this strawberry - Gigantella - speaks for itself. Its fruits can reach a record weight of 125 g! At the same time, the pulp is very juicy, but quite dense, sweet with light pineapple notes.

Unlike the previous variety, this one retains its shape during transport, so it can easily be grown commercially.Such a beauty will definitely find her buyer!

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
June	60-125	1-3	Good transportability

Diamond

Diamant is an American garden strawberry that turns 20 next year. During this time, strawberries managed to win a considerable number of fans on both sides of the Atlantic.

Diamond fruits are of medium size, tasty, aromatic. The bushes are practically not susceptible to powdery mildew, spotting, verticillosis and root rot.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
End of May - beginning of June	20-40	1-2	Resistant to diseases and viruses

Ducat

This variety is not afraid of recurrent frosts. Unlike most varieties, Ducat bears fruit well even after a sudden cold snap. This variety is also notable for its excellent yield and excellent refined taste.

Berries can be eaten fresh or processed. With any culinary treatment, they retain their aroma.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
End of May - beginning of June	20-40	1-2	Resistant to low temperatures

Kent

The Canadian variety Kent is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. This strawberry has proven itself well among gardeners. Of course, in terms of large-fruitedness, it cannot be compared with Gigantella, but, nevertheless, the Kent berries can be called quite weighty.

In addition, strawberries of this variety have an excellent dessert taste, are well stored and transported. In general, Kent can be called one of the most unpretentious varieties of garden strawberries.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
First half of June	40	0,7-1	Winter hardiness, resistance to powdery mildew and gray mold

Clery

Strawberry Clery is an Italian beauty with a great sweet taste without a single sour note. The bushes of this variety rarely get sick, are quite resistant to fungal attack and rot, but nevertheless, in the middle lane, they are recommended to be grown under cover.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
The beginning of June	20-40	0,7-1	Resistance to fungus and root diseases

Queen Elizabeth II

This variety is the absolute champion among strawberry varieties. This garden strawberry produces great fruits with a truly royal taste. The berries are sweet, a little honey. True, provided that you are harvesting a ripe crop. Unripe fruits can sour.

Queen Elizabeth II is a remontant variety that flowers and bears fruit from May to October. She doesn't even care about freezing. Don't hesitate to plant this variety in your garden!

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Renovation (from May to October)	Up to 110	1-2	Resistant to most diseases and viruses

Olbia

Ukrainian strawberry Olvia is a real beauty. Its fruits are large, glossy, regular in shape. Even if the yield of Olbia does not break records, the plants of this variety are not afraid of the vagaries of the weather - they are not afraid of either frost or drought.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid May - mid June	30-40	0,6-0,7	Frost resistance, drought resistance

Honey

Honey is one of the most popular garden strawberry varieties in its homeland in the United States. Our gardeners also like American strawberries. And this is not surprising, because Khonya has a lot of advantages. Firstly, it perfectly “rehabilitates” after recurrent frosts. Secondly, this strawberry is easy to care for. Thirdly, it is perfectly transported.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid May - mid June	30-40	0,5-0,7	Frost resistance, good transportability

Elsanta

Elsanta strawberries are best suited for growing under plastic cover, although they can also be planted outdoors if desired.

Plants of this variety do not have special requirements for feeding, in general they are resistant to common diseases and viruses. Elsanta fruits are large enough, beautiful, round in shape with a pleasant sweet taste. The berries are well transported, so the variety is suitable for growing for sale.

Maturation	Berry weight (g)	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
June	40-50		Needs good watering

Do you have any favorite varieties of garden strawberries? Share your impressions in the comments and on the forum.

Today there are a huge number of different varieties of strawberries, in the choice of which even an experienced gardener can get confused. Given this fact, today we will consider in detail all strawberry varieties with photographs and descriptions that are most often found in the conditions of the CIS countries, and are most suitable for growing in these climatic realities.

The best strawberry varieties in demand in the realities of the CIS countries

For a clearer distribution and description of the main varieties, they should be divided into four main groups, such as:

• early varieties;
• medium grades;
• late varieties;
• continuously bearing fruit.

Based on the fact that the earlier the variety, the earlier you will get the harvest, and the later it is, the later the harvest will be. Continuously bearing varieties produce their rafts throughout the year, but require greenhouse maintenance.

Early

Early strawberry varieties bear fruit in mid-June, and are much less productive than their late counterparts. The following varieties, listed below, have proven themselves best.

Strawberry "Alice"

This variety was originally bred in the CIS, or rather on the territory of the VNIIR experimental selection station, located in the Crimea. The variety was officially tested for the suitability of successful cultivation both on an industrial and amateur scale in 1995, and since then it has been officially registered around the world. It is most widespread in Eastern Europe, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and the North Caucasus region.

As for the plant itself, its bush has a powerful constitution, has an erect shape, while the number of leaves is average, which allows you to see the berries well even from a distance. Peduncles of "Alice" are of medium length, sometimes have a weak covering of hairs.

Strawberry "Alice" has multi-flowered, rather spreading inflorescences, with medium-length stalks. The berries are large in size, and their weight sometimes reaches 25 grams.

The fruits have a regular blunt-conical shape, with a dark red, glossy skin. The flesh itself is firm, and the color is similar to the skin, and has a dark red tint. The fruits have a sweet and sour taste, making them excellent candidates for winter storage.

Despite the fact that "Alisa" was obtained by crossing the common strawberry varieties "Desna" and "Holiday", it has a weak winter hardiness, and is suitable for growing in regions with a temperate climate, where winter temperatures rarely reach -15 degrees. The variety has good resistance to most diseases, and when the right temperature is created, it will not cause you problems.

The variety blooms from May to June. Fruits should be expected in the first half of June. The yield is average, one bush will give about 200 grams of fruit.

Strawberry "Viola"

One of the best strawberries for beginners. Bred on the territory of the USSR by crossing strawberry varieties "Zephyr" and "Festival". The famous breeder II Bogdanova was directly involved in the creation of "Viola", thanks to which the variety was born. The plant is perfect for growing outdoors in the CIS countries, with the exception of the northernmost regions of Russia.

The bush has medium foliage, is medium in height and most often has a semi-spreading shape. Bears fruit in the first half of June.The fruits themselves are of medium size, reaching a weight of 12-20 grams over the entire harvesting period, and up to 40 grams during the very first harvest.

The berries have a regular rounded shape with large sizes, without a neck, with a pronounced red color, sometimes resembling a ripe tomato or tomato juice. The pulp is soft, rich in juice, has a dark red color, and is characterized by a sweet and sour taste. The sugar content in one berry rarely exceeds 6.3%.

The variety gives about 170-200 grams of fruit per bush, and up to 1 kg per running meter. The variety has a medium-high yield, has good winter hardiness, and is resistant to most diseases.

Strawberry "Kokinskaya Zarya"

This is one of the earliest strawberries that can be harvested in the first few days of June. The plant was bred by A.A. Vysoukim at the Kokinsky support point, and is focused on growing in the conditions of central Russia.

The bush has a powerful silhouette, medium leafy, with compact multi-flowered inflorescences, raised above the leaves. Peduncles have an elastic structure, strong and numerous.

The berries are of medium size, the weight of which rarely reaches 25 grams in the first harvest, and in the next 10-15 grams. The fruits are colored bright red, with shades of crimson, or in some cases, pink tint. The taste of the berries is sweet and sour, the pulp is juicy and soft, and the aroma is subtle.

Given the soft texture of the berry, it is unsuitable for long-term transportation. Otherwise, the fruits are great for fresh consumption, or for conservation.

The variety gives about 90 kilograms of yield from 100 m2. "Kokinskaya Zorya" is an incredibly resistant variety to various diseases, but at the same time, its weakness is susceptibility to gray rot. The rest of the variety is winter-hardy, and also tolerates drought and scorching sun well.

Strawberry "Mommy"

This variety was bred by domestic breeders relatively recently, and when breeding they were guided by the desire to create the most viable plant, which in general they succeeded.

This strawberry bush has a powerful silhouette, with medium-sized dark green leaves. Peduncles are erect and located above the level of the leaves.

The fruits are bright red in color, are rather large in size, and have a very dense pulp. The berries have a sweet taste, pronounced aroma, and excellent transportability (due to the elastic structure of the fruit). The weight of the first collection reaches 30-38 grams, and the next about 20 grams.

The variety gives about 250 grams of berries per bush, which makes it very fertile. Moreover, the variety is very resistant to diseases, including gray mold, fungi and bacterial invasions, which makes it very promising in our climate. At the moment, the variety has not received widespread distribution, as it is experimental, but at the same time, it is completely safe for humans.

Strawberry "Lambada"

This strawberry is a proven Dutch variety that has proven its vitality for decades. So, the variety was bred back in 1982, thanks to the crossing of such strawberry varieties as Silvetta and Holliday, as well as Karina and Primella.

The bush has a powerful silhouette, and is distinguished by its high growth, as well as light green leaves that are incredibly large in comparison with other strawberry varieties in size, which is the hallmark of this variety. Moreover, the variety is very active in forming new whiskers that appear every 3 days.

The fruits are large, weighing up to 25 grams. The fruits are conical in shape, with a slight elongation at the tip. The pulp is of medium density, and is dyed light red, and sometimes pinkish.The taste of the berries is sweet and sour, and the skin color has a bright red hue, in some cases with a subtle bluish tinge.

The variety bears fruit in the first half of June, and has an average yield of 150, and in some cases 200 grams per bush. The variety is frost-resistant, and is suitable for growing both in greenhouse conditions and in the open field. "Lambada" is susceptible to various kinds of rot, but otherwise it is quite resistant to other diseases.

Average

Among the medium varieties of strawberries, the following varieties can be distinguished, bearing fruit at the end of June, which are listed below.

Strawberry "Borovitskaya"

The variety was bred in Russia by crossing the Nadezhda and Red Gauntlet strawberries. The result is a plant with massive, densely leafy bushes, as well as straight peduncles located above the leaf levels.

The fruits are large, from the first harvest they reach a weight of up to 30 grams, with subsequent harvests 18-25 grams. The pulp of the fruit is not firm, but fleshy, has a rich sweet taste, and exudes a strong sweet smell. The shape of the fruit is double, conical, in the middle of which there is a fossa. The color of the fruit is dark red; towards the bottom of the fruit, the color sometimes becomes lighter. The sugar content in the fruit is about 7.2%.

The variety is high-yielding, and due to large fruits, the yield can reach 200-250 grams per bush, but given the large weight of the berries, one bush gives no more than 5 fruits. Strawberry "Borovitskaya" has an average frost resistance, and is recommended for greenhouse cultivation, or for cultivation in temperate climates (Ukraine, European part of Russia). Disease resistance is high, and the variety is also famous for its high regenerative properties.

Strawberry "Divnaya"

The variety was bred during the Soviet era, but never entered the official register of that time. Only 17 years after the collapse of the USSR, it was entered into the register, and the variety became officially registered.

"Marvelous" has a relatively tall bush, which is compact in size, as well as a pale red mustache growing at an incredible speed.

The fruits are large in size, reaching a weight of 20-25 grams. The fruits have a symmetrical, elongated shape, which distinguishes it from other varieties. The color of the fruit is light red, the taste is sweet and sour, with a predominance of sweet notes.

The variety is frost-resistant, tolerates drought well, and also yields a crop of about 250 grams per bush.

Strawberry "Mashenka"

This variety is nothing more than the revived and renamed Moskovskaya Yubileinaya variety. The plant is characterized by strong bushes, light green leaves, a relatively high bush height, and a large number of mustaches. The variety depends on the climate and conditions of keeping, but if you achieve a harvest, you will be pleased with giant fruits, the weight of which reaches 60, and sometimes 90 grams.

The fruits are dark red, but sometimes lighter in color, juicy and firm pulp, sweet taste, and sometimes several berries grow together into one large, which can weigh 110 grams.

The variety is incredibly hardy and suitable for cultivation even in climatic zones, the winter temperature of which drops to -20 degrees. The yield of the variety depends on the summer, the hotter it is, the greater the yield. But due to the large size of the berries, there are not many of them. From one bush, you can collect 4, maximum 5 large berries.

Late

Late varieties bear fruit in mid-July, and the most successful ones are presented below.

Strawberry "Molling Pandora"

English variety, bred by English breeders in the middle of the last century. It has compact bushes, decorated with an abundance of light green foliage. The berries themselves are dark cherry in color, with red flesh, which has a slightly lighter structure.

The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour, and the flesh is incredibly juicy. The berries have a flattened shape, which is typical for the first harvest, and a rounded shape for everything that follows.Fruit weight reaches 25-30 grams.

It has a weak frost resistance, and is also susceptible to many diseases. The yield is high; under favorable conditions, 250 grams of berries can be harvested from the bush, the taste of which is the best among all late varieties of strawberries.

Strawberry "Shelf"

This variety was bred in Holland, and received one feature, namely a long fruiting period, on the order of 5-6 weeks. Despite this, the weight of the berries reaches only 19 grams, but remains at about the same mark for the entire harvest season.

At the first harvest, there are berries weighing 30 grams, but this applies only to the first harvest, and not always. The taste of the fruit is sweet and sour, refreshing. The color of the fruit is red, closer to the color of a tomato. Fruits are firm, distinguished by a pronounced, slightly sugary aroma.

The fruits have a high yield, sometimes up to 300 grams per bush, but the variety is not frost-resistant. In addition, the variety is prone to gray rot, but otherwise tolerates excess moisture well.

Strawberry "Carmen"

One of the few varieties bred in Czechoslovakia, it has powerful bushes, as well as dark green, dense foliage. Fruits from the first harvest reach 40 grams, with the next 15, maximum 20 grams. The fruits have an elastic structure, are distinguished by dark pulp, sweet and sour, sometimes even slightly tart taste, as well as an abundance of juice. The color of the fruits themselves is crimson, with a slight tinge of blue bloom.

The variety in one collection brings about 200 grams of berries from the bush, in the first harvest the weight can reach 250 grams due to the larger first fruits. The berry has low frost resistance and does not tolerate drought. Finicky in content, but shows itself well in greenhouse conditions.

Continuously fruiting

These varieties bear fruit all year round, and the main ones are listed below.

Strawberry "Queen Elizabeth 2"

A variety resistant to diseases and pests, which has an average frost resistance (which is not so important for a variety growing in a greenhouse), and also abundant fruiting, which sometimes exceeds 250-300 grams. Sometimes you can pick a berry weighing 100 grams. The taste of the berry is sweet, its shape is slightly oblong, and the color is light red. The berry is firm, tolerates transportation well.

Strawberry "Royal Visit"

The variety constantly bears fruit until late autumn, has medium-sized fruits, the weight of which reaches 15, sometimes 20 grams, and brings about 250 grams of harvest in one go, which, given the size of the berries, is quite a good indicator. The fruits are bright red in color, elongated, and have a pleasant, slightly sour and refreshing taste. The more mature the fruit is, the more elongated it takes.

Strawberry "Crimean remontantnaya"

The most famous remontant strawberry for the inhabitants of the CIS countries, which was bred by Ukrainian breeders in order to populate it on the plantations of the Crimea, the climate of which made it possible to receive fruits until late autumn. The fruits are bright red, sometimes even light in color, and have a sweet taste.

Despite this, the fruits do not tolerate transportation well, since the abundance of juice and the soft structure of the fruit quickly leads to the loss of its appearance. The variety itself is resistant to diseases, and is frost-resistant, which makes it possible to grow it even in open ground conditions, of course, in climatic zones like Crimea, Yalta, and also some regions of the Caucasus.

The variety has a good yield, and bears fruits weighing up to 30-35 grams, which have an oblong shape, sometimes resembling that two berries have grown together.

Conclusion

The names of the strawberry varieties indicated in this article, this is not a complete list of all varieties existing in the world. A complete list of grades from "a to z" will require writing not the "thinnest" book. Our characteristic of these varieties is basic for beginners, and provides a fertile ground for a start in choosing strawberries that can be planted on your site, taking into account the climatic conditions of your region.

Strawberries are one of the first to ripen in garden plots. Garden varieties are often confused with strawberries, because outwardly the berries are not much different.... This article provides an overview and description of the best, taking into account their characteristics, varieties of strawberries.

The best varieties of small-fruited and large-fruited remontant strawberries

Based on the new discoveries of breeders, the following types of remontant berries can be distinguished:

• small-fruited
• large-fruited
• early
• late

Small-fruited strawberries are considered especially valuable for novice gardeners.... Despite its small size, the berry is very tasty and aromatic. It is easy to propagate and grow it. Does not require special care. It is ideal for weekend summer residents. There are several different berries of different colors with some difference in terms of fruiting.

• red-fruited - Alexandria, Baron Salemacher, Ruyana;
• white-fruited - Yellow miracle (beardless), Zolotinka.

Small-fruited berries begin to ripen in June... The mass of berries is up to 5 grams. You can plant white and red strawberries side by side on the same bed. With regard to comparative characteristics, in contrast to reds, white-fruited species are more drought-resistant.

Berry size may vary depending on moisture content. Small, rather than large, watery strawberries are considered the most delicious.

Large-fruited remontant culture appeared on personal plots relatively recently.... Gardeners with experience grow it more often. Unlike small-fruited, it blooms continuously and bears fruit until September. Large berries have a marketable appearance, therefore, they are in demand in the markets. We mainly have berries of domestic and foreign selection:

• Sakhalin
• Inexhaustible
• Hell
• Red Rich
• Mahern
• Herzberg
• Peik Rova.

Most modern large-fruited strawberry hybrids are genetically programmed for intensive fruiting as an annual crop. The mass of berries reaches 20-30 grams... They are practically not damaged during transportation. Gardeners note the resistance of large varieties to diseases and pests. The strawberry taste is juicy, sweet, and the aroma is inferior to small-fruited.

The best early ripening varieties

Due to their excellent adaptability, early maturing species are grown in all regions. For better fruiting, it is recommended to plant zoned varieties depending on climatic conditions... Early strawberries are the most expensive berries on the market, so gardeners are showing interest in them in order to breed them for sale. Most popular varieties: Alba, Christina, Honey, Clery, Kimberly, Anthea, Kent, Meia.

Alba

Strawberry Alba

It is considered a disease-resistant, fruitful strawberry. Berries weigh up to 25 grams... Gardeners celebrate a long harvest period starting in June.

Christina

Early strawberry variety Christina

Meets high transportability and differs from other varieties increased sugar content.

Honey

Garden strawberry Honey

Strawberries from American breeders Honey - have the advantages of early ripening. Berries begin to bear fruit in May..

Clery

Clery strawberries

The Italian variety Clery - popular among gardeners as low temperature resistant look.

Kimberly

Kimberly strawberry

Early strawberry variety Kimberly attracts with its caramel flavor, uniform shape and glossy surface.

Anthea

Strawberry Anthea

Elongated, conical in shape, berries of Anthea strawberries are not afraid of hot summer. Differ in dark red color... Ripen after Clery. Recommended as an early crop for growing on farms and household plots.

Early ripening varieties differ in berry shape, color and yield.

The best late-ripening varieties

Breeders work tirelessly to prolong the fruiting period of strawberries.The demand for late-ripening species is justified by the prolongation of the consumption of fresh berries until late autumn. The cultivation of berries of different ripening periods on the site contributes to the year-round production of strawberries. Late-ripening forms of strawberries with a high level of productivity are considered especially valuable.: Zenga Zengana, Cinderella, Talisman, Mitse Schindler, Troubadour, Red Gauntlet.

Zenga Zengana

Garden strawberry Zenga Zengana

Late-ripening strawberry Zenga Zengana has compact and fruitful bushes. Berries weighing up to 20 grams, ripening, acquire a dark cherry hue.

Cinderella

Garden strawberry Cinderella

Large-fruited late variety Cinderella has a strong root system and tall bushes.... Large berries of this type are famous for their pleasant dessert taste.

Mascot

Garden strawberry Mascot

Winter hardy, with good productivity, species. Bears fruit for 2 years without transplant.

Mice Schindler

Garden strawberry Mice Schindler

Low-growing bushes of strawberry Mice Schindler - give small, dark red fruits. Small berries stand out against the background of large fruits with excellent taste.... They are often compared to wild berries.

Troubadour

Garden strawberry Troubadour

Bred in the UK, the Troubadour variety is abundant in medium-sized berries. Each weighs about 7 grams... The strawberries taste juicy, moderately sour.

Red Gauntlet

Garden strawberry Red Gauntlet

Has a vigorous compact bush. The berries are red-orange. Tasting score on a five-point scale: 4.2 points.

Late ripening strawberries differ in color, shape of berries and taste.

The best varieties of garden strawberries for the middle lane and the Urals

Garden strawberries have been cultivated for more than two centuries, during which time, through the efforts of breeders, thousands of different varieties have been bred. Each species has its own characteristics and characteristics. Not every variety will feel comfortable in an area with an unsuitable climate. From the varieties presented on this page, you can choose the most suitable crops for the region. Suitable varieties of strawberries for the regions of the middle lane and the Urals: Sudarushka, Vima Zanta, Elsanta, Roxana, Pandora.

Sudarushka

Garden strawberry Sudarushka

Egg-shaped berries with a pleasant aroma Sudarushka - belong to early maturing crops... The variety is considered one of the most productive for the middle lane.

Vima Zanta

Garden strawberry Vima Zanta

Vima Zanta - ripens at the end of May... Has excellent transportability.

Elsanta

Garden strawberry Elsanta

Leading positions for this region occupies the Dutch hybrid Elsanta.

Roxanne

Garden strawberry Roxana

Among the late species, gardeners distinguish Roxana, it can also be grown in greenhouses.

Pandora

Garden strawberry Pandora

Strawberry Pandora differs in late ripening and large berries.

It is recommended to choose varieties that are resistant to winter frost and summer drought.

Promising new varieties of strawberries

Every gardener strives for a rich strawberry harvest. A good help to this will be the choice in favor of promising varieties of strawberries. Each of the species presented in the list is perspective in its own way.:

• Elizabeth II
• Gigantella
• Albion

Combines promising strawberries: high yield per season, early ripening, suitability for transportation. Elizabeth II - strawberries of continuous fruiting, gives a stable harvest until October. Gigantella - Dutch culture with large up to 100 grams fruits. Albion - begins to bear fruit a year after planting. Differs in excellent taste with a tempting strawberry aroma. Albion strawberries can propagate by dividing a bush, mustache or seeds.

The best early varieties of strawberries for the Moscow region

The climate of the Moscow region is favorable enough to grow any varieties of strawberries.Thanks to the merits of breeders a decent number of remontant varieties have been bred, each suitable for specific climatic and soil conditions. Gardeners and summer residents successfully cultivate domestic and foreign types of strawberries here. The most common are:

• Darselect
• Gigantella Maxim
• A shelf
• Cambridge Favorite
• Evie 2

Darselect - is famous for its fruits of impressive size and extraordinary taste with a strawberry aroma. Large strawberry Gigantella Maxim - the queen on the backyard. The shelf is worthy of merit - the Dutch breeders. It differs from other species in unpretentiousness, the berries are medium, bright red. Cambridge Favorite - created by selection as a high-yielding variety of garden strawberries. Evie 2 - has compact, weakly deciduous bushes. The species is suitable for home cultivation and commercial planting in the Moscow region and other regions with a temperate climate.

Conclusion

The varieties of garden strawberries and strawberries were selected according to important planting criteria for gardeners - yield and early maturity. The success of berry cultivation depends on how the varieties are correctly selected.... A noteworthy conclusion will be the reviews of farmers who have to grow a popular crop for commercial purposes. Do not be afraid of experiments, you can always find alternative varieties for each region. May every season please you with generous crop beds!