The best medium strawberries

For more than two hundred years of history of strawberries, hundreds of excellent varieties have been bred. Each of them is intended for cultivation in a certain area, it resists well specific pests and diseases. There is no ideal variety that would suit any climate and type of soil, therefore, when choosing strawberries for planting, you need to focus on the qualities and characteristics that are optimal for specific growing conditions. There are many varieties zoned for central Russia. Let's choose the best ones in terms of ripening time, taste and large-fruited.

Basic requirements for strawberry varieties for central Russia

The middle zone of Russia is its central European part, which is characterized by a temperate continental climate. Winters here are snowy, rather frosty, with average temperatures ranging from –8 ° C in the southwest to –12 ° C in the northeast. Summer is moderately warm and humid, its average temperature ranges from + 17-21 ° C. Almost the entire middle zone belongs to the zone of risky farming, which is characterized by climatic and soil problems:

• frosts in spring and early autumn;
• late early spring;
• heavy rains;
• scarcity of soils.

When choosing strawberries for this region, you need to focus on varieties that can withstand such problems and pay attention to the following characteristics:

• frost resistance;
• drought tolerance;
• exactingness to soil fertility;
• susceptibility to disease;
• early maturity.

Important characteristics are tasting qualities, indicators of the size and weight of berries, and the yield of the variety.

Strawberries for central Russia: the best varieties

Based on the reviews of gardeners and the advice of professionals, we will single out attractive varieties for this region in terms of yield, resistance to diseases and pests, and maximum endurance in relation to weather conditions of the area. We classified as the best varieties those that have passed the test of time, are classics of the strawberry genre, have demonstrated their best qualities for many years. Among the most popular varieties are the following:

• Zenga-Zengana;
• Festivalnaya;
• Lord;
• Kokinskaya early.

Zenga-Zengana

A variety of German selection, has a late ripening period. The bush is characterized by vigorous growth, has a small number of rosettes. Fruits in large dark red berries, the pulp of which is fragrant and juicy. The variety is consistently high-yielding, tolerant to many diseases of strawberries, and tolerates frost and drought well.

The weight of one ripe Zenga-Zengana strawberry can reach 40 g

Video: Zenga-Zengana strawberry

Lord

The mid-late strawberry variety Lord was bred in Britain in the second half of the last century. The height of the bush varies between 30-50 cm. The plant has strong stems and peduncles, but due to the large number of berries (up to 6 pieces per inflorescence), they can lie on the ground. Fruits are scarlet, rounded-conical, characterized by juicy pulp with a dense texture. Small voids may form inside especially large berries. The sweetness of the berries is directly influenced by weather conditions: in the rainy summer, a note of sourness is added. The variety is large-fruited: the weight of one berry can reach 100 g.

Read more about the variety in our article: Lord - a classic of the strawberry genre.

Lorde strawberries are distinguished by their juicy pulp with a dense consistency.

Festivalnaya

One of the oldest varieties of Russian selection. In terms of ripening - mid-season. The variety is high-yielding, has an average resistance to diseases, good taste. Ripe berries are bright red with a pronounced gloss. First, Festivalnaya bears fruit with large - up to 45 g - berries, closer to autumn they become smaller (minimum weight 10 g).

Read more about the variety in our article: Festivalnaya Strawberry is a classic domestic variety that requires special care.

Video: Festivalnaya strawberry variety

Kokinskaya early

The variety was bred in the 70s of the last century by domestic breeders. It is medium early in terms of ripening. The berries are blunt-conical with a dark red glossy skin. The flesh of a pronounced red hue is distinguished by a dense structure, sweetness and a memorable aroma of fresh strawberries. The yield is about 1 kg per sq. meter.

The mass of a medium-harvest strawberry variety Kokinskaya early - 10-15 g

Large-fruited strawberry varieties

When choosing strawberries for planting, many gardeners prefer large-fruited varieties. The fruits of such garden strawberries are not only a wonderful delicacy, but also a decoration of any garden plot. Popular large-fruited varieties are Gigantella Maxi, Kiss Nellis, Darselect, Elizabeth 2.

Gigantella Maxi

Strawberry variety Gigantella Maxi is a recognized leader in berry size. The average weight of its fruits reaches 100 g. In addition to the large-fruited berries, the variety has other advantages:

• fruits have a rich taste with a light pineapple aroma. They are hassle-free during transportation, as they have a rather dense pulp;
• the variety is undemanding to soil fertility;
• has vigorous bushes, so it is not afraid of moisture, which means it gets sick less.

The yield of the Gigantella Maxi variety largely depends on care: timely watering and feeding of plants in the garden

When growing this variety of Dutch selection, it must be borne in mind that Gigantella Maxi is a little capricious and requires special attention:

• in poor lighting conditions (especially when grown in a greenhouse), the berries will be less sweet;
• the variety does not tolerate recurrent frosts. Even a temperature of about 0 ° C can destroy the flowers that have opened, therefore it is recommended to protect the plantings from return frosts and cover them for the winter.

Kiss Nellis

A giant strawberry variety with a sprawling and powerful bush, the diameter of which can reach about half a meter already in the second year of life. The weight of especially large berries reaches 100 g with an average fruit weight of about 60 g. It has good winter hardiness and yield (up to 1.5 kg per bush).

Kiss Nellis strawberries are distinguished by their wonderful taste and aroma, reaching a weight of 60 g

The producer positions Kiss Nellis as a long-lived variety: with proper care, it can grow in one place for 7–8 years.

Video: Kiss Nellis large-fruited strawberry variety

Darselect

The variety was bred by French breeders in 1998. It is an early variety with a short interval between flowering and ripening.

The main flowering of Darselekt occurs in the second half of May, so the flowers can fall under return frosts, which have a bad effect on yields.

The yield of Darselect strawberries is about 1 kg per bush

The variety is resistant to heat, but during such periods it requires intensive watering. Darselect is characterized by the following features:

• heart-shaped berries with a small rounded tip;
• uneven, wavy surface of the fruit;
• sweet with slightly sour taste and aroma of wild strawberries;
• bright color with a slight orange tint;
• large-fruited - the weight of berries varies within 30 g, especially large fruits can gain a mass of 50 g;
• elasticity, density, lack of wateriness of the pulp.

Elizabeth 2

This is a remontant strawberry variety, the fruiting of which begins early - together with strawberries that have an early ripening period, and ends in late autumn. The berries are large, in the range of 40-60 g, deep red in color, with dense pulp. Fruits can be transported over long distances; during storage they do not lose their presentation.

Constant fruiting draws out a lot of strength from the remontant large-fruited strawberries of the Elizaveta 2 variety, so it needs increased attention and increased care

The quality of care, as well as excessive moisture, affect the taste of the berries. In rainy summers, the fruit can be watery and savory.

The variety is demanding on top dressing and high-quality watering, is moderately hardy, has good resistance to the main strawberry diseases and pests.

Video: harvest before frost of Elizaveta 2 strawberries

Sweet varieties

Strawberry flavor is determined by the balance of sugars and acids. For those who prefer a sweeter berry, you can pick up fruitful varieties that will feel great in central Russia. Such qualities are possessed by the varieties Symphony, Pandora, Roxana.

Symphony

The homeland of the variety is Scotland. The symphony was launched in 1979 and is grown on an industrial scale in its homeland. Ripening dates are medium late. This plant has a powerful bush with dark, harsh foliage. Fruits are conical, regular in shape, rather uniform. The main advantages of the variety include:

• bright dessert taste;
• sufficient large-fruited;
• sweet, juicy and fleshy pulp;
• good yield;
• excellent keeping quality and transportability.

Due to the slightly extended ripening period, the variety is ideal for those who come to the country only on weekends.

Symphony strawberries - medium and large, with bright red shiny skin, scarlet uniformly colored juicy pulp

Pandora

Pandora was bred by breeders from England and is a relatively new high-yielding hybrid. She has compact bushes, which are distinguished by a large amount of green mass. The formation is average, the peduncles are rather thin.Rounded large fruits (40-60 g) at the stage of maturity have a dark cherry color, aroma of wild strawberries, juiciness and excellent taste.

Pandora hybrid strawberries have a wild strawberry flavor

The variety has the following advantages:

• late entry into fruiting extends the consumption of fresh strawberries;
• the hybrid has excellent frost resistance, so it does not need shelter for the winter;
• late flowering protects fruit-bearing plants from the harmful effects of spring frosts;
• producers declare the resistance of the variety to diseases of the root system and such a fungal disease as powdery mildew.

Disadvantages of the variety:

• the complexity of the selection of pollinators due to late flowering;
• there is a high risk of rotting in wet weather, since flower stalks with a bountiful harvest of berries lie on wet soil.

Video: Pandora strawberry

Roxanne

The mid-late Italian strawberry variety Roxana appeared on the market in the late 90s. At home, it is grown on an industrial scale. The variety is distinguished by:

• good yield (about 1 kg per bush);
• attractive appearance, one-dimensionality of the fruit;
• great taste;
• the comfort of harvesting;
• transportability and keeping quality (up to 4 days without losing the presentation).

The variety is ideal for continental climates and has a high immunity to root diseases.

Roxana strawberries are large, elongated, cone-shaped, of good consistency, bright red in color with gloss

The berries are glossy, bright red or scarlet with yellow interspersed seeds, rounded-conical, slightly elongated. The average weight of the fruit is about 40 g. The pulp is juicy, sweet and dense. The harvested fruits have an expressive persistent aroma.

Early ripening strawberries

All gardeners are looking forward to the first strawberries, so they prefer early varieties. When growing them, the main problem is protecting strawberry flowers from late spring frosts. If you have the opportunity to cover the plantings, then you can choose varieties:

• Elsanta;
• Honey.

Elsanta

This Dutch variety is recognized as the benchmark for strawberry flavor and appearance. It bears fruit with large (up to 50 g) cone-shaped berries of red color with gloss, with sweet aromatic pulp. Elsantha is distinguished by:

• wonderful taste,
• external attractiveness,
• good transportability,
• high winter hardiness,
• resistance to many diseases.

Elsanta, according to its technical characteristics, is suitable for long-term transportation due to the high density of the pulp, and is also able to withstand a three-day shelf life in room conditions.

Honey

The Honey strawberry variety was bred by American breeders in the 70s of the last century. Due to its yield and sweetness, the variety remains popular among Russian gardeners today. The plant stands out for its tall, sprawling erect bush, strong root system, powerful peduncles. The berries are conical, deep red, large (up to 40 g).

Not only amateur gardeners, but also farmers prefer the Honey strawberries because of their attractive appearance, trouble-free transportation and good keeping quality of berries.

At the end of fruiting, the berries become slightly smaller, but their taste remains unchanged. Producers declare that the variety is unpretentious to growing conditions and its resistance to diseases and pests.

Video: Early Harvest of Honey Strawberries

Late strawberries

If you want to have fresh strawberries on your table for a long time, then you should plant varieties with different ripening periods on the site. And among them there must be strawberries with late fruiting dates - this will significantly extend the period of using a delicious vitamin berry for your family. Let us dwell on some varieties with late terms of fruiting and remontant direction.

You can give preference to remontant varieties that can bear fruit throughout the season.One of the best varieties in this direction is the already mentioned Elizabeth 2 strawberry.

San andreas

This is one of the new varieties of permanent fruiting of American selection, capable of giving up to four waves of harvest in a temperate continental climate. Differs in remarkable productivity (up to 3 kg per bush), large-fruited (weight of one berry 25-30 g) and harmonious taste.

The most abundant harvest of strawberries of the San Andreas variety falls on the first wave of fruiting

The main advantages of this variety:

• strong bush;
• powerful roots;
• resistance to common strawberry diseases, including spotting;
• high transportability;
• tolerance of winter frost and heat.

Video: strawberry harvest of the San Andreas variety

Kubata

Kubata bears fruit once a season, ripens late. The color of the berries is red, the shape is conical. They have a slightly juicy, orange-reddish firm pulp, sweet taste with a small amount of acidity. Fruiting begins with large - about 25 g - berries, then they become a little smaller - up to 20 g. The variety perfectly tolerates winter cold, is resistant to drought. It is slightly damaged by diseases.

The tasting score of Kubata berries is 4.5 points

A shelf

The Dutch hybrid variety Polka is large-fruited with an average weight of berries from 30 to 60 g. The first berries of the harvest are distinguished by their exceptional size, later they become smaller. The yield of the variety is about 1.5 kg per bush. The Shelf is characterized by a caramel taste and a pronounced strawberry aroma. The pulp is pinkish in color, juicy, there are no cavities or voids in it. Strong peduncles of the variety are able to hold medium-sized berries by weight.

The shelf belongs to transportable varieties due to the density and elasticity of the pulp, and also has good commercial characteristics and a high market value due to its visual appeal.

Video: strawberry garden Shelf

It is the late strawberry that gives the largest fruits and the highest yield in the conditions of central Russia!

If desired, in central Russia, you can grow almost any variety of strawberries. But non-zoned varieties will require a lot of material investment and effort. The choice of adapted varieties will make it easy enough to get a tasty, healthy berry that will meet the needs of gardeners and gardeners.

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New varieties of strawberries appear on the market for the sale of seedlings every year. Breeding requirements have different directions to meet the desires of professional and amateur gardeners. Someone likes a very sweet early berry. For others, transportability, late harvest times, resistance to diseases, and the appearance of pests are considered important. We will tell you what kinds of strawberries there are, a description of each type will be with photos and reviews of gardeners.

What types of strawberries are there?

Anyone can be found now. Test in a specific climate. Grow the selected type of berry in territories of any size. Let's consider the most "delicious" of them.

Repairing strawberry varieties (with photos and descriptions)

The ability of plants to rise again, bloom again, re-bear fruit in the current season is called remontance from fr. Remontant. In nature, a similar property of strawberries has been found among the Alpine meadows. The cultivation of garden forms of such plants was first begun in Italy. In the 16th century, the first remontant strawberry species were obtained by domestic breeders. Now many types of berries are known, which give an additional harvest, allowing you to see this tasty berry at home for almost a whole year.On a separate bush, a lot of rosettes, inflorescences, are formed, yielding a crop. It is very often used to decorate the site in the fantasy ideas of gardeners, landscape designers, it is the remontant strawberry. Its best varieties are:

1.Mara de Bois

The French "guest", which appeared in 1991, has conical berries of an orange hue on the outside, white on the inside. Plants are short with short peduncles. The bush has a small number of outlets. These varieties of berries withstand well the winter conditions characteristic of central Russia. Fruits of the original taste, with an increased amount of sugar, grow at the height of the leaves. After ripening, they lie on the ground. 30 g - average berry size. Photo:

2.Queen Elizabeth

There are two types of plants. The first variant was bred by Dutch breeders. The second was obtained thanks to the work of domestic specialists. Description of the variety: large, beautiful fruits, reaching up to 100 g of mass, have a relatively dense pulp, delicate taste. Harvests begin in the first growing season. Photo:

Strawberry variety Elizaveta is used in solving problems of original vertical gardening, on low beds with two row planting, alpine hills. To preserve large fruits, annual renewal is required. We wrote about it in detail in this article. Reviews about her:

3.Albion

Discovered by experts from California. The patent was registered in 2006. A high-yielding, drought-resistant species. Fruiting with a real harvest occurs in the second year of growth. Low frost resistance is considered a negative quality. Photo:

Experts recommend growing the Albion strawberry variety indoors, in a warm climate. It has high peduncles, dark red, glossy berries of large size that do not touch the ground. With effective care, 2 kg of fruits are harvested from the bush. Reviews about her:

4 temptation

Juicy, strong pulp has an original nutmeg taste. The size of the fruits reaches 40 g. It stands out for the height of the flower stems, beautifully towering above the bush. There is a possibility of easy maintenance in case of application for solving problems of decorative gardening. Grows well in pots, hanging planters. An adult bush grows up to 20 strong peduncles. The first crop arrives 40 days after planting. It is quite advisable to grow strawberries on the balcony. The varieties of this species are unpretentious and quite resistant to minor temperature changes. Photo:

5 San Andreas

Frost resistant, transportable, obtained by breeders in California. The Andreas strawberry variety has sweet, aromatic berries with an average size of about 30 g. Active fruiting lasts until October. Photo:

Large species

Dessert crops are of great interest. In the proposals of breeders from different countries, you can find a species that provides any requests for cultivation in different climatic regions of the country. At the same time, I would like to see large sweet berries on the table that correspond to the highest rates for a particular type of plant. You can try the best strawberry varieties on your site, taken from the following list:

1.Honey

Large-fruited American specimen. Became famous in 1979. It was obtained by the methods of crossing technology of the famous varieties Vibrant, Holiday. Frost resistant, low maintenance, widely used in industrial production. Photo:

Variety description: medium-sized, high-yielding plant with erect peduncles. The wide conical shape of the berries is distinguished by an original sweet and sour taste. They have a dark, red tint. The fruits are transportable, well stored. The average value of the mass is 30 g. With the simultaneous ripening of berries, the yield from one bush reaches 500 g. From them, high quality jam is obtained. The popular strawberry variety Honey is the leading industrial berry in Europe.An increased susceptibility to verticillium disease caused by the fungus Verticillium is considered a disadvantage. What they say about growing:

2.Strawberry Lord

With timely, high-quality care, you can get an excellent harvest of large, sweet and sour berries, reaching a mass of 100 g without transplanting for ten years without transplantation. Description of the variety: powerful flower stalks are formed on tall bushes. Their number is increasing every year. The maximum yield is formed in the second, third year of growth. Up to 5 kg of berries are harvested from one bush. Photo:

Stable resistance to adverse weather conditions makes it possible to successfully cultivate fruits even in the Urals. And these are the best strawberry varieties for the Moscow region, according to gardeners. Reviews about her:

3.Gigantella

A frost-resistant species obtained by selection of Dutch specialists. Description of the variety: a tall plant, decorated with spreading leaves, forms strong peduncles with bright, scarlet berries of large sizes. The mass of the bulk of the berries is 100 g. Photo:

The Gigantella strawberry variety is classified as a medium, late ripening type. Its advantage is considered to be increased resistance to damage by strawberry mites, the appearance of gray rot. The disadvantage is the rapid damage to early flowers by frost, the requirement of regular watering. What gardeners say:

4.Maxim

The Dutch species, distinguished by the large size of the bush, corrugated leaves, stalks, bright red berries, and the root system. The harvest dates are late. The shape of the fruit is similar to that of a medium-sized tomato. The yield of a mature plant is 2 kg. This type of berry is said to be the best for frozen storage. The strawberry variety Maxim tolerates transportation and storage well. And here are the berries:

5 the divine

An extremely early species, obtained by domestic breeding in 1987 due to a combination of properties of such species as Festivalnaya, Holiday. A high-yielding bush with a pronounced central stem with numerous small leaves, strong, high peduncles, is known for frost resistance, high productivity of large, dry berries of an elongated beautiful shape. They are easily stored, transported without damage. Differs in the ability to form many whiskers, which is used for reproduction when planting renewal. Photo:

6 Darselect

A mid-season variety, discovered by breeders in France in 1998, the Elsanta variety was taken as the basis for the selection. This rather popular specimen has a large bush, strong erect peduncles, conical, large fruits of a bright, brick color with an orange tint, pink flesh. The sweet strawberry flavor of the unpretentious berry has made it a common commercial strawberry in France. The yield of one plant reaches 800 g. It is characterized by high winter hardiness, excellent transportability. In hot weather without constant watering, productivity is significantly reduced. Photo:

7.Festivalnaya

A universal type of plant bred by Russian breeders in the city of Pavlovsk. The basis was the well-known species - Abundant, Premier. Refers to varieties with average harvest time, but may have a long ripening period depending on local climatic conditions. The overall yield is high. Fruits, of an original elongated shape, large, red, shiny. The juicy pulp has a bright pink color, a pleasant sweet and sour taste. The drought-resistant, winter-hardy species has long become a favorite among many gardeners and farmers. Photos:

There is now a modern strawberry variety called Festivalnaya Florida. High-yielding, characterized by large fruits similar to those of the Festivalnaya species, obtained at the University of Florida. At the famous Strawberry Festival, he took first place after comparing all indicators. Reviews:

8 Chamora Turusi

The Japanese variety of Chamoru strawberries is very late in the formation of the crop. It has large, sweet, dark colored berries. Their mass is 100 g.The shape of the berries resembles a cone with powerful folds. The core is light in color, with an air cavity. The weight of giants - scallops, collected from one bush, reaches 3 kg. Fruiting is formed in the first growing season of the plant, reaching maximum values ​​in the third year of development. In the first season, one strong peduncle is formed, on which berries weighing up to 150 g grow. The bushes are powerful, spreading, and are distinguished by rapid growth. Photo:

The advantage of Chamor is long-term, high yield, transportable qualities of very large berries, resistance to many diseases and pests. What strawberry growers say:

9. Zenga Zengana

It is considered one of the most common species among gardeners in Russia, obtained by German breeders. The climate of central Russia makes it possible to grow early varieties of Zenga strawberries. An important advantage is its resistance to various diseases and pests. Known to many, sweet, large cone-shaped fruits are remembered for their bright red pulp, thick peel, which allows them to keep their shape when freezing, cooking compotes. Photo:

10 marshal

An ancient species known as the 1890 development by US breeder Marshall F. Ewell. A universal type of berry with an average ripening period and is now popular among gardeners in many countries. It is distinguished by large red scallop-shaped fruits, juicy bright pulp of the original sweet taste with a slight sourness. Bushes of winter-hardy strawberries are tall, powerful, with erect peduncles. Triple strong leaves are located above the berries. It is resistant to drought, many diseases and pests. Forms many strong mustaches.

11 Victoria

An old, well-known species brought from America hundreds of years ago. Dessert berry memorable for its appearance, taste, aroma. Together with the Gigantella variety, it is in demand among summer residents. On a powerful bush, several tall, strong peduncles are formed with very large orange berries, an unusual aroma. The berries fit snugly against the stem. When eating, they must be bitten off like a large fruit. Photo:

12.Mashenka

Sometimes called "Moscow Jubilee". Received by domestic breeders 50 years ago. Differs in large berries, aroma, high taste. A scallop-like shape, berries often form due to the joint growth of closely spaced flowers. This explains the appearance of very large berries on a medium spreading bush of compact size. The high density of the pulp allows you to transport, store the berry without loss. The disadvantage is sensitivity to frost during flowering, exposure to the hot sun with the formation of harmful burns.

13 Malvina

Modern type of late fruiting with large tasty berries. It was created by German breeders in 2010. The flowers are self-pollinating, hidden under rich green leaves. The yield is average. Strawberry variety Malvina is resistant to rainy weather, which is important for the late ripening of berries. Most of all it is affected by thrips, weevil. The berries are characterized by a sweet dessert flavor. Photo:

14.Kamarosa

Created in California, has proven itself very well when grown indoors. The plant has very large fruits that retain this size throughout the total fruiting period. The fruit tastes great. It is profitable to sell them. The demand for them is always great.

15.Marmolada

Winter-hardy Italian species with large fruits. They are characterized by a conical shape ending in an original sharp end. The average value of the mass is 70 g. The pulp is red, dense, ensuring long-term storage of high-quality transportation. The plant is strong, tall, winter-hardy. The yield is high. It is used for making jam, compotes, freezing, as a favorite fresh delicacy.Sweet taste, wonderful appearance attracts attention. Any quantity of Marmolada berries offered on the market is quickly sold out.

16. Galya Chiv (civ)

Developed in Italy. The bush is large, powerful. Peduncles grow above the level of large leaves. The average weight of conical orange berries is about 70 g. The pulp is pink, aromatic. The stalk is easily removed without damaging the berry. Photo:

Dessert type of medium ripening period without loss transfers transportation. Even over long distances. Together with the berries Sonata, Darselect, Marmolada is one of the four popular industrial varieties. What gardeners tell (reviews):

17 sonata

One of the most common picky types of Dutch strawberry selection in 1990. Compact bushes of the plant are grown using any technology of open ground, film greenhouses. Shirokokonicheskie bright fruits of red color, not darkening during storage, have a pleasant dessert taste, delicate aroma. Fruits are large in size, reaching 70 g, dry, well withstand transportation. The bush forms a small number of whiskers. What gardeners say:

Early varieties

Along with the onset of spring, the first rays of the sun, I really want to look at the strawberry garden, put it in order, expect the most delicious first berries. We suggest considering the following varieties of strawberries (with photos and descriptions):

1.Elsanta

The Dutch mid-season species, obtained by crossing Gorella Holiday varieties, grows in a small bush, forming few new whiskers and rosettes. The shape of sweet and sour, red berries is broadly conical, with an average weight of 15 g. It can withstand transportation over long distances. For commercial use, it is grown on plantations in many European countries. Requires minimal care costs, delighting with a rich harvest of fragrant berries. Varietal traits without special agrotechnical techniques persist for several years. It is cultivated with equal success in open, closed ground.

2.Asia

The strawberry variety Asia obtained by breeders of Italy is successfully used in farms with industrial plantations in Russia and Ukraine. It is classified as a type of medium early maturation. Description of the variety: large bushes with wide leaves, powerful peduncles. The average weight of berries reaches 40 g. They have an elongated conical shape, sweet with the aroma of wild strawberries. Due to their good appearance, the berries are especially popular and in demand in the markets. Photo:

The fruits are stored for a long time, they tolerate transportation well. The species is resistant to anthracosis and powdery mildew. Reviews about the berry:

3.Alba

The high-quality industrial strawberry Alba, which comes from breeders in Italy, has many advantages. Among them, the yield, reaching 1.3 kg per plant, the possibility of long-term storage, excellent transportable qualities, increased resistance to bacterial burns and other diseases.

Using shelters, large, tasty berries are obtained in early spring, which is important for profitable sales. Bushes are powerful, tall, frost-resistant. Berries of an elongated shape with a brilliant red hue retain an average weight of 30 g during the general fruiting season. The ripening period of berries on plants is long and uniform. What gardeners say:

4.Clery

It appeared thanks to the results of the selection of Italian specialists. Its distinctive quality is considered to be absolute immunity to common diseases of this berry. The mighty plant with large leaves is adorned with shiny, succulent, conical, scarlet berries, the same on all peduncles. The average weight reaches 30 g. Berries have a sweet taste. Photo:

High-yielding. It is considered a good specimen for continental climate conditions. Withstands frost well.In conditions of a decrease in temperature, a weakening of illumination, the berries ripen, retain their taste. The Clery strawberry variety is capable of producing a large number of new outlets every year. Reviews:

5 marshmallow

Strawberry marshmallow sourced in Denmark. It has tall bushes with tall, thick peduncles covered with a large number of flower buds. In winter, bushes require special cover with a snow cap, for example. They can withstand severe frosts under the snow. Snowless winters, thaws can completely destroy plantations. Dark, red berries have the shape of a large scallop, weighing up to 35 g. A distinctive quality is the simultaneous ripening of the crop. And here are the berries themselves:

6 kimberly

A well-known species from Holland, distinguished by a pleasant sweet-sour taste of delicate caramel. The berries are bright red in the shape of a regular cone. The average value of the mass is about 50 g. High transportable qualities, early periods of obtaining a rich harvest make it possible to use the Kimberley strawberry variety for profitable sale. The Harvest Receipt period lasts about three weeks. Disadvantages are considered to be an increased likelihood of leaf spot. Photo:

Before choosing, you need to objectively assess the capabilities of your own care technology, the climatic conditions of the region, the geographical position of your own site. Good luck, success in achieving an excellent harvest of delicious berries, from spring to late autumn, will accompany this exciting business. Reviews:

Other varieties of berries

1 the merchant's wife

By the middle of the season, the strawberry variety Kupchikha ripens. Description: berries, with an elongated fruit shape, have a bright red color of a dark shade, weight about 25 g. Average yield is low, about 300 g, when harvested from a bush. Appreciated for high stability during transportation. Berries, dryish on the outside, juicy on the inside, soft, with an extraordinary aroma of strawberries. The beginning of berry picking coincides with the end of June.

The local name of the variety is Zemklunika. It is a hybrid obtained by Russian breeders by combining the properties of strawberries with ordinary European strawberries. The appearance of berry leaves resembles strawberry leaves. They have a trifoliate shape and are bright green in color. The number of peduncles covered with large snow-white flowers reaches 15 per bush. The beauty of the bushes allows you to use the variety for decorative purposes, growing along the edges of flower beds. Leaving is considered uncomplicated. He has excellent winter hardiness, resistance to powdery mildew, gray rot. An adult bush forms many whiskers with rosettes suitable for breeding. It develops well in fertilized, sunny places, loves watering, feeding. Withstands partial shade, forming large berries that ripen a little later. Quite often it is practiced for growing on industrial plantations the strawberry variety Kupchikha. Photo:

2.Vima

There is a series of varieties (Rina, Tarda, Xima, Zanta) with this common name. They are not considered relatives, but are obtained by the selection of the Vissers company from Holland:

1. Rome. The variety is considered the best remontant variety of the Dutch strawberries due to the high taste characteristics of the berries. Even the last harvest, taken before the frost, does not lose its taste. The first fruits ripen in early summer. The second stage of the main harvest is observed in August. The variety begins to bear fruit in the first growing season. The bush grows sprawling, powerful ribbed leaves, painted in a light green color. He has high peduncles, a small number of mustaches. Cone-shaped berries of bright, red color, firm with a juicy core. Their average weight is 40 g. They tolerate transportation well. The species is resistant to diseases inherent in strawberries, winter cold conditions of a temperate climate.
2. Zanta. The mid-early strawberry is obtained from combining the properties of the Elsant and Korona varieties.Large aromatic, red (no gloss), sweet berries with a weak sour taste reach a mass of 50 g. Up to 2 kg of berries can be harvested from one adult bush. They come off easily and are suitable for long-term transport. The variety is not susceptible to diseases (powdery mildew, verticillosis), and is characterized by high winter hardiness. Does not need frequent watering, does not require special soil fertility. It gives a good harvest in a designated place for no more than three years. The berries ripen in mid-June.
3. Xima. Large-fruited late variety. Bushes are powerful, tall stalks, comb berries, reaching 120 g, juicy, fleshy, sweet and sour. They are located above the leaves. The average yield of one plant reaches 1 kg. The drought-resistant variety gives birth to few whiskers for reproduction, and is prone to gray rot disease in case of excess moisture.
   Tarde. The latest, high-yielding type of the Wima series. The variety was obtained by combining Vikoda varieties with Vima Zanta. The maximum intake of berries is in July. The average weight of cone-shaped berries is 50 g. The berries are dark red with a yellow tip, glossy surface. They are often used to decorate various baked goods. The variety can withstand frosts when covered with snow, spruce legs. Not susceptible to many diseases.

3 sensation

A successful novelty for Dutch breeders in recent years. They managed to create a medium-ripening variety with particularly strong roots that provide high characteristics of the plant. They acquire resistance to numerous diseases, tolerate drought and frost well. Sweet, fragrant berries of large sizes also become insensitive to summer heat and rot. The average weight of fruits, characterized by a regular conical shape, with an orange-red hue, is about 25 g. The fast-growing bush is distinguished by a compact shape, easy to care for, long peduncles above the leaf surface, flowers with a large amount of pollen, which ensures effective pollination of the plantation. The degree of use of the variety will be determined after several seasons.

4.Ample strawberry

An amazing plant, decorated with many flowers, and then fragrant berries, given became popular with connoisseurs of strawberries. Various technologies have been mastered for creating beautiful, tasty thickets based on effective varieties of the type:

1. Alyuba. The plant was obtained by combining the varieties Fristar, Rapella. A distinctive feature is the presence of long peduncles with oblong fruits weighing up to 40 g. They have a sweet taste, dense flesh. When placed on a trellis, it is not affected by gray rot:
2. Novel. The hybrid blooms continuously with beautiful pink flowers. Their formation does not depend on the length of daylight hours. The berries resemble a large drop. On decorative, compact bushes, a lot of whiskers and inflorescences are formed, providing high yields.
3. Elan. The variety is endowed with reliable resistance to the action of any negative factors. Bushes thrive even in low light conditions. The mass of berries reaches 35 g.
4. Tarpan. Large berries (40 g) have a strong strawberry smell. Ripen during the summer season.
5. Pineapple, Laurent, Temation, and other varieties of ampelous strawberries are actively introduced in home gardening.

5 Sans Andreas

A repaired American species with up to four stages of fruiting. The average weight of fruits is 35 g. Often giants the size of a hen's egg are found. The sweet berries are firm, shiny with a bright red hue. The seeds are planted deep in the pulp. It is orange in color with light streaks. The shape of the berries is conical with a smoothed tip. They hold on tightly to the stalk. The strawberry type was obtained by crossing Albion, Cal 97.86-1 in 2001. The variety is considered a neutral light-time plant. This means that the reduction in the light part of the day does not affect the formation of berries.Their first arrival occurs in May and lasts until late autumn. The yield of an adult bush is about 1000 g. The bushes are overgrown with an average number of mustaches, are resistant to many diseases, unfavorable weather.

6.Shelf

An unpretentious, time-tested variety grown in the middle lane. The popularity of the variety is due to the period of maximum yield in the summer. Strawberry flowering takes place after the threat of spring frosts. The flowers are not damaged, a large number of bright red fruits are set, covered with a beautiful glossy shine. The pulp is dense, with a caramel aroma, light pink in color. The bushes are strong, overgrown with a large mass of foliage. The average weight of the berries is 20 g. The area is 1 sq. M. provides a strawberry harvest of 2 kg. The variety is not grown anywhere for more than three years due to a decrease in yield. The disadvantage of the variety is the relative vulnerability of the roots, susceptibility to diseases inherent in the plant. For planting, regular watering, feeding, loosening the soil, and treatment with appropriate chemicals are required. The average value of resistance to winter cold, requires a mandatory shelter.

7 Elsanta

The plant species obtained from the maternal types of strawberries Gorella and Holiday was included in the list of varieties in Russia in 1975. He deservedly became one of the main industrial varieties in Europe, took a reliable place in personal plots. This is an unpretentious variety of medium fruiting times, used for growing by various technological options. Elsanta bushes are tall, with a large number of leaves, peduncles, strong whiskers. The berries are small (about 15 g), but there are many of them. One plant produces 1.5 kg of strawberries. The berries are easily detached from the stalk. You can distinguish fruits from other types of strawberries by the rim around the neck of the berry. The plant is resistant to many diseases. It does not require numerous fertilizing, it likes frequent watering. Summer heat is difficult.

8 marmalade

It is an Italian variety of medium time of arrival with a high yield of tasty, aromatic berries. The variety that yields large, beautiful fruits is not remontant. No crop arrives in the initial growing season. Gardeners have been successfully growing the variety since the beginning of 1989, admiring its unpretentiousness, extraordinary strawberry aroma, well-stored berries. 1 kg of strawberries are removed from one full-fledged plant. The bushes have high peduncles, white, large flowers, tolerate temperature drops, irregular watering well. The stability of the appearance of diseases in Marmalade is not very high. Chemical treatment required. The variety is grown as an industrial crop.

9 the queen

The Russian type of strawberry, obtained by selection from the varieties Venta, Red Gontlet, is distinguished by an increase in resistance to cold climatic conditions. It was created specifically for planting in colder climates. There are very few varieties with such capabilities. One-time fruiting of the short light-time variety occurs in June. The bushes are compact, with an average number of leaves, reddish whiskers, covered with hairs. Flowers are white, cone-shaped berries of deep red color, weighing up to 45 g. The pulp is juicy, dense, slightly sour with a weak aroma. The yield from 1 square meter reaches 1 kg of strawberries. The variety perfectly tolerates frosts up to 22 ° in the absence of snow and up to 40 ° with a shelter with spruce legs. Summer heat and high temperatures are easily tolerated by the Queen.

10 Geneva

The best of the remontant varieties of American selection. It appeared in the 80s of the last century. Its main advantage is considered to be abundant fruiting, which lasts for several years of cultivation. Medium, wide bushes with peduncles that do not rise above it, but hold the berries in an almost horizontal direction. The first harvest, ripening in June, has a mass of about 50 g of dark red, almost cherry berries. The dormant period for the variety lasts up to three weeks.Further, a new flowering begins, the formation of ovaries even on young rosettes with seven leaves. Productivity in rainy summer weather does not drop. Strawberry plants grow rapidly. Therefore, they are placed at such a distance that there is no contact with the bushes. Otherwise, gray rot appears. The variety has reliable resistance against other diseases. The number of whiskers is not large. They try to spread them evenly on the surface of the garden until it is completely filled.

What are the best varieties to use for seedlings?

The optimal age of seedlings intended for planting is considered to be a year. No damage, strong root system should be on bushes of any kind. For example, the following views are welcome:

• Zenga-Zengana. A variety of German selection obtained in the post-war years on the basis of strawberries Marne, Sieger. Large, tasty berries of an angular conical shape of carmine-red shade with sunken seeds in the fragrant red pulp. Ripening occurs in the late period. The ability to independently recover from damage by unfavorable climatic conditions has made the variety widespread and loved in Europe, Russia and now. It is considered resistant to many strawberry diseases. Bushes grow powerful large. Requires planting at large distances between plants. For planting, it is not recommended to make high beds. This helps the plants maintain their resilience during the summer drought.
• An excellent pupil. The variety has beautiful, tasty berries with a special sugar and ascorbic acid content. They are recommended for fresh food. The mass of berries is 15 g. The yield reaches record values ​​of 5 kg per 1 sq. M. m. The species is immune to disease. It was obtained on the basis of crossing the properties of the varieties Junia Smides and Krasavitsa. Strawberry bushes are tall, compact, easy to care for. The leaves do not form a shadow on the berries, creating conditions for their amicable ripening.
• Pendant. Winter-hardy, high-yield variety that can withstand frost, is not susceptible to diseases. The bright, red berries do not deteriorate even when stored indoors for three days. The pulp is dense, aromatic, ensuring the preservation of excellent qualities during transportation. A medium-fruiting plant species obtained by crossing Redcoat varieties with Purpurova strawberries. In the second season after planting, the yield reaches 20 kg per sq. M.
• Found Good. An early variety of early-growing berries, obtained by breeding the common types of Festivalnaya and Purpurovaya strawberries. Disease-resistant bushes, differ in the appearance of leaves with blunt, large teeth, horizontal position, shaggy petiole, curved top. The berries are orange in color, with an average weight of 20 g. The pulp is light, sweet, with high dessert qualities.

How to properly care for seedlings?

A technology for preparing strawberry seedlings called Frigo is now used. Its main point is the creation of dormant conditions for seedlings of any kind. The technology is used for reproduction, preservation of seedlings, ready for transplanting when growing plants all year round. The main stages of seedling care:

1. On ordinary beds, in greenhouses, tunnel shelters, mother bushes of plants are planted. Peduncles on them are regularly removed so that the plant uses the strength to give birth to new rosettes.
2. Young bushes are intensively watered and fertilized.
3. The readiness of the seedlings is determined by the type of roots. They should turn brown with light tips. The leaves turn brown, which confirms the state of hibernation of young bushes. Most often this occurs at the end of October, November.
4. The dug out plants are brought into a cool room with a temperature of about 12 °.
5. The roots are shaken off. Washing, cutting them is prohibited. Large dry leaves are removed. The leaves located near the growing point should be preserved.The seedlings are sprayed with a fungicide, loaded into small-volume film bags with a film thickness not exceeding 0.5 mm.
6. Sacks with seedlings are placed in cold places with a humidity of 90% and T from 0 to 2 ° C. These parameters must be strictly observed so that the seedlings do not die. The shelf life of seedlings varies from several weeks to a year.
7. Seedling awakening. Seedlings in the package are kept for 24 hours at room temperature. Then the roots of the seedlings are immersed in water containing a biostimulant solution for three hours. At the same time, lost moisture is restored, vitality is activated. The solution should not come into contact with the seedlings' core.

Planting in the ground, top dressing, watering should be carried out according to standard technology.

Which varieties are suitable for growing in a greenhouse?

The following take root well:

1. Darselect. The middle-ripening French variety has strong roots, large berries with a strong strawberry aroma.
2. Queen Elizabeth. It is considered the best variety, resistant to diseases, with a high yield of tasty, juicy berries. It is characterized by increased frost resistance, unpretentious requirements for the composition of the soil. It has two peaks of berry ripening.
3. Honey. An early amicable ripening variety of American selection. Refers to the list of the most transportable types. Frost-hardy species with dark red berries with a sour taste.
4. Mount Everest. The variety of French breeders is distinguished by the absence of small fruits. The average mass of cone-shaped berries is 40 g. Fruit pulp has a special content of juice and sugar. Strawberry bushes are spreading, low in height with a small number of whiskers.
5. Professional. A late-ripening variety presented by breeders in France. The appearance of large, bright red, with pink pulp, elongated berries, makes you want to have a variety in the garden. The crop tolerates transportation well.
6. Crimean remontant. A fertile variety of dense, dark red berries with a special aroma. You can enjoy it until autumn. Strawberry bushes are resistant to cold snaps and diseases. During transportation, care and attention is required.
7. Carnival. Fruits are formed on the bushes until late autumn. The strawberry species does not have increased care requirements. Fruits of medium weight, sweet.
8. Clery. One of the very early, high yielding, transportable varieties introduced by Italy. The maximum yield of brilliant, juicy red berries is formed in the second season.

Strawberries are not only a delicious and aromatic dessert, but also a very healthy berry that should be present in the diet of every person. In its composition, strawberries contain such useful substances as vitamin C, carotene, B vitamins, pectin, organic and folic acids. Moreover, this berry lacks cholesterol and fats, so almost everyone can use it. This is what justifies the desire of many gardeners to grow their own strawberry plantation. And of course, for many, the most favorite berry is just the same strawberry, the description of the varieties of which will help to choose the right strawberry varieties that will take root well in a certain area.

However, before you start buying seedlings and planting, you need to familiarize yourself with the main characteristics and varieties of this berry. Strawberry varieties are divided into four types depending on the ripening time: early, medium, late and strawberry, which bears fruit continuously (remontant).

Early varieties of strawberries

There are many varieties of early types of strawberries, but they differ in the way of care, the size of the fruits and their taste. The advantage of early varieties of strawberries is the ability to harvest fruits at a time when they have not yet appeared as such. Harvesting time most often falls at the end of spring. Early strawberries include Clery, Alba, Early Zephyr and Honey.

Features of the Clery variety

It has long been a saying that Clery's strawberry has no flaws, which is clearly visible in the description of the variety. The strawberry species native to sunny Italy, however, is appreciated all over the world. Their wonderful shape and amazing sweetness make these berries a welcome guest on any table.

External characteristic: regular conical shape with a pointed tip. Soft delicate flesh of a slightly pinkish hue under the skin of a carmine color. The aroma is not pronounced, pleasant.

Strawberries are characterized by tall, rounded bushes and bright shiny leaves, at the level of which the inflorescences are located. It forms a lot of mustaches. It is best to plant in September, so that young seedlings can get stronger before the cold winter. It does not require special conditions for care, and therefore it is suitable for amateur gardeners. For the patient, Clery will be a real success, striking not only with the sea of ​​beautiful juicy berries, but also with its sweetness.

Italian variety Alba

The Alba variety was bred by breeders of the Italian company NewFruts. Positioned as elite. He appeared in Russia in the middle of the two thousandth. The berries are large, bright red, elongated. They weigh 30-50 grams, the weight is stable and does not change even at the end of the season. The taste is characteristic sweet with a slight acidity, only the alba strawberry has such a flavor range, the description of the variety is brief: strawberries of early ripening, with a high and stable level of yield, long-shelf life, resistant to diseases and pests, drought and frost-resistant.

Due to its attractive appearance and good transport stability, this type of strawberry is most often used for commerce. The most suitable climate for the Alba strawberry variety is the continental climate. The berry loves frequent, but not excessive watering during the ripening period.

Early Marshmallow

This variety is the fruit of the labor of Danish gardeners. Large berries of a characteristic, rounded shape with pronounced ribs. Such a strawberry is called Marshmallow, the description of the variety includes a mention of the unusual smoothness of the fruit surface. Strawberries have a high yield (up to 1 kg per bush), the berries tolerate transportation well, have a pronounced sweet and delicate taste.

Marshmallow is an early species and begins to bear fruit in the first year, however, in order to get the harvest faster, a number of conditions must be met, such as growing in greenhouses and artificial lighting. To enhance the aroma, it is recommended to spread needles near the bushes. Strawberries are resistant to drought and most diseases.

Strawberry Honey

The Honey Strawberry, whose variety description is quite impressive, has a strong root system, which allows the plant to withstand the impressive weight of the berries during ripening. The active growth of the plant begins in mid-April, which indicates that the strawberries are preparing for fruiting. Honei fruits are very beneficial as they contain antioxidants, vitamin C and iodine.

The flowering period lasts for two weeks. Berries begin to ripen from May 15, regardless of the growing region. As a rule, the fruits of the Honey variety weigh up to 40 grams and have a bright red color. There is a rich strawberry smell and a sour taste. Towards the end of fruiting, the berries become smaller in size, but sweeter in taste. Unlike other varieties, Honey only bears fruit once a season.

Medium strawberries

Strawberry varieties that bear fruit in the middle of the season have the most pronounced sweet taste, as they get the most sunlight from ripening. The middle varieties include Festivalnaya, Darselect, Marshal, Asia, Kimberly, Vima, Elsanta, Marmalada and Tsaritsa strawberries.

Patient berry - Festival

Festivalnaya strawberry and its variety description are famous for their high tolerance to dry periods.This is the most common berry in Russia, so it is unpretentious in care, has a high yield and quality of berries. External characteristic: berries are large, bright, with a shiny surface and convex bright red achenes. The flesh is juicy and firm, with pink flesh turning into light red flesh. The taste is obviously a combination of sweetness with a little acid, which deserves high points.

The shrub is not too branchy, rather compact, but tall. Large peduncles are located at the level of the leaves. Seedlings are planted in the first warm days of spring. Summing up this variety, we can say that it will be the best choice for the cold conditions of central Russia. The berry perfectly tolerates cold, its use is universal, and the yield is high. That is why she has become the favorite of many gardeners.

Strawberry variety Darselect

One of the most memorable medium species is the Darselect variety. Darselect strawberry is known for its rather large berries and unique strawberry aroma. The taste leaves behind a pleasant and unobtrusive sourness, which is appreciated by many chefs all over the world.

External characteristics:

• the berry weighs about 19 - 32 grams;
• has a conical shape with a rounded blunt tip.

Strawberry Darselect bears fruit in mid-May when the culture is sheltered, and also based on the description of the variety, it also bears fruit in early-mid June in the open field. Compared to the Elsanta variety, Darselect has fewer fruits, but they are much larger. The bushes are tall, the leaves have a characteristic dark green color. When planting, it gives a sufficient number of antennae, however, thickening and tangling can be avoided. At the beginning of ripening it has a more elongated, conical shape, and at the end of the season it takes on an appetizing rounded shape. The Darselect variety has an elastic, light red pulp, without excessive wateriness, there is no crunch when biting. The perfectly balanced combination of acidity and sweetness has made the berry a favorite of many gourmets.

Large strawberry Marshal

Marshall strawberry has quite large, sweet and aromatic fruits. The yield of the variety turns out to be quite large, therefore it is considered the most profitable. Marshal strawberries can bear fruits that weigh up to 90 grams, and the description of the variety also indicates that with proper care and a favorable climate, berries can grow up to 100 grams. Ripening occurs in early June. The advantage of this species is its frost resistance, which is especially useful when grown in cold areas. In addition, this type of strawberry is quite resistant to diseases and pests. Planting is recommended in the middle of summer, since at this time the plant will be well accepted and the first flower buds will form on it already before the first frost. In autumn, planting should not be carried out, as this can lead to low yields.

Oriental Strawberry Asia

Another record holder in size is the Asia strawberry. Strawberry Asia Description of the variety bred by Italian breeders: has a tart, richly sweet taste and aroma of strawberries. Asia is suitable for long-distance transport due to its moderate density. External characteristics of the variety: long, conical shape, glossy berries of bright red color, the same. The peduncle is not rigid, it comes off without much effort, which greatly facilitates collection. This variety has a high marketability due to its attractive appearance and smooth surface of the berries.

The berry belongs to universal varieties, which allows you to use it for fresh consumption, and for freezing, and for preparation. Bushes are large, medium leafy, branched, with a small number of whiskers. The leaves are large and wrinkled, shiny. Strawberries have tall and thick shoots with many peduncles. This strawberry should be planted in a greenhouse in autumn or early spring.The variety has many positive reviews due to its excellent taste and visual appeal.

Candy Kimberly

Kimberly strawberries, the variety description of which is quite impressive, is one of the most popular varieties not only among novice gardeners, but also among professionals. Bred for the first time in Holland, it has a higher content of natural sugars, which gives it a pleasant caramel flavor. The fruits of this strawberry are ideal for our country, as they easily tolerate transportation and are immune to many diseases. External characteristics: fruits are often large, conical. The berries give off a characteristic oily sheen, the peduncle is easily separated.

The bushes of this berry are impressive, strong and squat. The leaves are smaller than average, they are round, smooth and shiny. The inflorescences are closer to the ground, less often at the level of the leaves. The whiskers do not grow very quickly, and for a larger harvest, the whiskers should be removed regularly.

Kimberly strawberries, according to the variety description, require planting in the fall or early spring. The berry is very hygrophilous, so it needs to be watered constantly. In winter, you can cover the bushes with spruce branches to trap snow. This will not only prevent freezing, but also prevent the snow from melting away quickly. Before planting, it is recommended to thoroughly clear the soil of weeds.

Royal Vima

Vima's strawberry can rightfully be considered a royal berry. Its pedigree includes the brightest, most beautiful and mouth-watering varieties, such as Tarda, Rina, Xina. The berry was bred in Holland and has absorbed the best qualities of its "parents".

External characteristic:

• the berry is large;
• has a bright red color;
• the lack of gloss is characteristic, the surface appears dull.

At first it has a spherical shape, then it takes on a wide conical shape with a flattened "neck", which allows it not to be confused with analogues. Vima strawberry, the description of the variety suggests that the berries are quite light, but with a lack of moisture they turn out to be hollow inside. The taste is very sweet and full-bodied, making it a favorite in desserts. The bush is large and powerful, has unusual light green leaves, wrapped inward like boats. Peduncles at the level of leaves, a large number of antennae.

Due to its soft texture, the berry is problematic in transportation, it requires additional refrigeration and special containers. In general, the species has a large number of positive reviews for its original shape and sweet bright taste.

Elsanta strawberry, berry standard

The homeland of strawberries is Holland. In the early eighties, Holiday and Gorella were crossed there. At the exit, we got a variety that is considered, to this day, a proven classic of gardening.

The characteristic pronounced brilliance is a distinctive feature of the Elsanta strawberry, the description of the variety in any source speaks of its attractive and neat appearance. The fruits are conical in shape, bright red in color, high density and excellent taste. Also, strawberries are characterized by high yields (about one and a half kilograms per bush), moisture-loving and medium ripening times. Elsanta is resistant to mottling and gray mold, but is afraid of frost and vulnerable to root rot. In general, the variety is unpretentious, undemanding to fertilizers, excellent for growing in film tunnels.

Strawberry Marmalade, Italian beauty

Strawberry Marmalade (Marmolada Onebor) obtained in 1989 by directional crossing of other varieties. It happened in Italy, and since then the variety has won European approval, recommended by the EU for industrial cultivation. Juicy, dense, large-fruited, quite fruitful, with a balanced taste - all this is strawberry marmalade, the description of the variety, however, will be incomplete without mentioning the shortcomings. The most notable of these is the dependence of the taste of the berry on the climate and soil.The species is zoned for the north of Italy and, although it takes root very well in many regions of the CIS, it is resistant to frost, in a cold and damp summer, the berries may turn out to be watery and not sweet enough. Strawberries, on the other hand, are not afraid of the heat at all.

Marmalade is resistant to powdery mildew and root diseases, but almost defenseless against white and brown spot, gray rot.

Queen of the garden

The species of this strawberry was bred in Russia by crossing the varieties Venta and Regontlit. Domestic breeders managed to achieve an amazing resistance of strawberries to both the harsh Russian winter and hot, often dry summer. In general, it is zoned for a temperate continental climate with a snowy winter season.

The Queen is a medium-term variety that has large cone-shaped berries (50-60 g) of the first harvest. Subsequently, the size can be reduced to 35 g on average. Although the choice of a gardener striving exclusively for high yields is unlikely to be the mid-yielding queen strawberry, the description of the variety bred specifically for our latitudes contains many advantages. Here and surprisingly correct, beautiful shape of the berry, and great taste and general unpretentiousness.

Late strawberry varieties

Late varieties of strawberries tend to have a richer, brighter color and flavor. Moreover, these varieties of strawberries are less whimsical to care for. Late varieties include the strawberry varieties Lord, Chamora Turusi, Malvina, Gigantella and Zenga-Zenga.

Strawberry Lord

Strawberry variety Lord belongs to the late varieties. As the name suggests, this variety was created by British breeders seeking maximum yield. For those who want to grow berries for a commercial purpose, in view of their high fertility, the Lord strawberry is perfect, the description of the variety of which suggests that the British have coped with the problem of productivity. Judge for yourself: one bush is capable of producing 2-3 kg of berries per season. Bears fruit for a very long time, up to 10 years. Like most commercial varieties, the Lord tolerates transportation well, and the British will not be intimidated by the frosty winter. Medium late variety, not fast ripening.

The bush is very tall, up to half a meter, this allows the berries to ripen by weight and protects them from rot. The berries are bright red, dark in color, with a dense skin. They have the shape of a blunt cone, they are distinguished by an exquisite aroma and a sweet and sour taste.

Mysterious Japanese Woman - Chamora Turusi

Presumably this variety is of Japanese origin and stands out strongly among other sizes and dark red, brick color.

Increasingly, gardeners are looking for seedlings that will allow them to grow such a curiosity as the Chamora Turusi strawberry, the description of the variety received from people who tried to harvest this unusual strawberry varies from owner to owner. Someone managed to achieve huge, up to 150 grams of fruit weight and an impressive yield of 3 kg per bush, and someone has berries no more than 35g. The difference is in the level of agricultural technology and feeding, to which this variety is very, very demanding. In general, Chamora Turusi is capricious in many aspects: she does not like heat, does not tolerate diseases well, and is demanding of watering. However, those who managed to overcome all difficulties will be rewarded with a great taste and unique aroma, very similar to the smell of real wild strawberries.

Malvina

Malvina's strawberries were offered to the consumer quite recently - in 2010. She comes from Germany and is distinguished by extremely late fruiting. If you want to enjoy fresh berries, even when all the other varieties have already borne fruit, then you need strawberry malvina, description of the variety: very sweet and rather large berry, dense, dark red. An exceptionally high percentage of marketable berries with a high yield, plus good transportability, favor growing for sale. The disadvantages include the need for a sparse landing.

Strawberry Gigantella

It is difficult to find such a person who does not like the sweet strawberry Maxim, the description of the variety of which turns out to be quite rich. This type of strawberry is also called Gigantella in another way, since its berries are quite large in size. This variety can be called capricious, as it requires a certain care and climate.

This berry variety was first bred in Holland. The Gigantella strawberry boasts fruits that reach one hundred grams, so based on the description of the variety, we can say that it is a dream for any gardener.

The peculiarity of the berry is its rich taste, the presence of a hint of pineapple in the aroma and dense pulp, which facilitates easy transportation. Maxim grows well on any kind of soil, however, in order for the plant to bear fruit, it needs sun and a warm climate. As for caring for the berry, it is necessary to leave green and withered leaves on it at the end of the season, as this helps to protect the strawberries from frost in winter.

Zenga-Zengana strawberry variety

The Senga-Sengana strawberry variety is the most famous type of German selection.

Zenga-Zengana description of the strawberry variety: the plant forms small bushes that are abundantly leafy. The species is characterized by a low ability to form tendrils. Zenga-Zenga strawberries have unisexual flowers, therefore, other types of strawberries must be planted for further fruiting. The berry is quite large in size, so strawberries can reach a weight of 28-40 grams. The fruits of this strawberry do not have a specific shape; they can be angular, round or conical.

Ripening occurs quite late. Before the end of fruiting, the berries become smaller. Strawberries are dark red in color and cherry-colored in sunlight. The fruits of this type of strawberry have a sweet, slightly sour taste and rich aroma. One bush of the plant can bear up to two kilograms of fruit. At the same time, the variety can be conveniently and easily transported.

The best remontant strawberries

Repairing strawberry varieties, the description of which will allow you to understand all the advantages of the species, are the most common. Repairing strawberry species are good because the fruits from the plant can be harvested several times per season. Moreover, these varieties are distinguished by the greatest resistance to cold and disease. The most famous remontant varieties include strawberries Selva, Mara de Bois, Elizabeth and Albion.

Juicy Selva

The Selva strawberry was obtained by crossing varieties such as Brighton, Tufts and Pajero and was first bred in 1983.

Selva, description of the strawberry variety: the berry grows into a semi-sprawling bush with characteristic dark green leaves. Strawberries are highly resistant to diseases, so the leaves remain spotless until the end of the season. Also, this strawberry variety is characterized by high yields and resistance to cold temperatures.

When fully ripe, the berries turn dark red. A feature of the variety is its dense pulp, which in its consistency resembles an apple. The first harvest does not have a particularly rich taste, which is due to the fact that the first fruiting in the berry begins much earlier than in other early varieties. At the same time, a week after the first harvest, strawberries begin to bloom again and the second harvest already has a more intense sweetish-sour taste and aroma of strawberries.

Strawberry variety "Mara de bois"

Back in 1991, a new hybrid strawberry variety appeared in France, called "Mara de Bois". In order to develop a new variety, breeders used the genes of wild alpine strawberries. The fruit of the labor of breeders is a berry with an amazing taste and aroma, which belongs to the remontant type of strawberry.

Strawberry Mara de bois, variety description:

• the bush of the plant can reach a height of 20 centimeters, it looks quite neat and tidy;
• leaf color: light green;
• has a large number of peduncles, which are located just below the leaves, the variety is also characterized by a fairly dense formation of ovaries (whiskers);
• the variety is fairly resistant to frost. The probability of overwintering is 92-95%. In addition, the variety is quite resistant to powdery mildew, but stains can occur on the leaves. Among other things, the variety is not whimsical to care for, but it needs constant sunlight. The hybrid is capable of producing a very rich harvest. The crop can be harvested throughout the summer from June to September;
• fruits are of medium size (the largest with a large walnut);
• the berry has a bright red light, glitters.

The downside of this variety is that the berries are stored for only three days. It is not recommended to transport from place to place, as the berry crumples quickly enough and loses its taste and aesthetic qualities.

Majestic Elizabeth II

This strawberry variety was developed over twenty years ago. His "historical" homeland is England. However, the variety was loved not only by the inhabitants of Foggy Albion. Due to its good taste, large size of berries, and unpretentious care, "Elizaveta" has won great recognition in many parts of the world, including Russia.

Strawberry Elizabeth variety description:

• this variety belongs to remontant and early maturing plants;
• it is capable of producing crops three times a year: at the end of May, in the middle of July and in September.

It is worth noting the fact that in areas with a favorable and warm climate, berries can ripen right up to October. Early fruiting becomes possible due to the fact that the "ovaries" on the bushes appear in the fall. To get an early harvest, plants must be protected from the cold.

The variety has large fruits that are resistant to transportation. The pulp of the berries is quite suitable for making compotes, preserves, and also jams. The berries of this strawberry variety are distinguished by high aroma and excellent taste. Also, the fruits are resistant to freezing, they do not lose their shape. However, the fall harvest becomes less sweet than the spring and summer.

Strawberry Albion

Albion is considered to be one of the best remontant strawberries. This species is known for rather large fruits that are conical in shape. By their structure, the berries are quite dense, which allows strawberries to be transported without damage. When fully ripe, the color of the berries is very intense, dark red and cherry in color.

Strawberry Albion, judging by the description of the variety, has a significant advantage: the plant is resistant to temperature changes, pests and diseases. Due to this, this species remains one of the most fertile and productive varieties. The first harvest of this strawberry variety can be harvested in early June, and the last one by the end of October. For the entire season, about 450 grams of berries can be harvested from one strawberry bush.

Midsummer is the time for strawberries or garden strawberries from which they were cultivated. Just a few years ago, scientists found that strawberry aroma contains more than 50 components, and each of them is responsible for its own "area". It is enough to eat only 6-10 berries per day to relieve fatigue, defeat stress, restore the lack of iodine in the body and normalize metabolism.

Strawberries are a favorite treat for children and adults.

Strawberries are an indispensable ingredient in dietary nutrition, while they help with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system and hematopoietic systems. Moreover, this berry is the leader in antimicrobial activity. And in order to grow a good harvest, you need to find out in advance what are the best varieties of strawberries, look at the photos and find out the description.

4 best remontant strawberries

These are the most preferred varieties of all. First, let's figure out what this means.Repaired varieties (remontability) means the formation of berries throughout the season, in this case we are talking about the end of May and the beginning of September. During this time, each bush gives 2-3 harvests, depending on the quality of care and weather conditions.

In addition, such varieties are distinguished by an extreme degree of unpretentiousness - they do not care where they grow - in a greenhouse, in an open garden or in a pot on a balcony. With all the necessary nutrients and sufficient light, the yield will be equally high.

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So, we figured out what a remontant strawberry is, the best varieties of which are listed below.

Mara de Bois

It was first introduced by breeders at the end of 1990 as one of the best varieties for regions with unstable climatic conditions. These are really the best varieties of remontant strawberries for central Russia, the survival rate of which exceeds a record 95%. The berries are very sweet and aromatic, tolerate transportation well, retain their shape during long-term storage in containers.

Mara de Bois

Elizabeth 2

Domestic development specifically for cold regions. Despite the fact that the berries are not uniform in size, they are very sweet and aromatic. Recommended for freezing, canning, and it tolerates transportation well. The first harvest is obtained in the first decade of June, the last - at the end of September.

Queen Elizabeth 2

Albion

This variety was invented in California, where an average of 325-335 days of sunshine per year. Today Albion is one of the best strawberry varieties for the south of Russia due to its large leaves that protect the crop from burning out in the sun. The first harvest occurs at the end of May, the last at the end of September. The berries are large, sugary-sweet, very textured outwardly.

Albion

Temptation

A unique variety of garden strawberries, distinguished by the place where the berries grow - on the bush and mustache, taste - with notes of nutmeg, high yield - up to 3 kg per bush and increased fruiting - from mid-May to late September.

Temptation

6 of the best early ripening strawberries

This variety of garden strawberries is notable for its early flowering and the appearance of the first harvest at the end of May. In the northern regions, in particular in the Urals and Siberia, such bushes suffer from the first frost, so they have to be plucked so that the plant does not waste energy on color. And although many of the following can hardly be called the best strawberry varieties for Siberia, if you grow them in a greenhouse or a well-insulated greenhouse, you can get a really great harvest at the very beginning of summer.

In the south, all varieties give a crop strictly on schedule, the mustache does not freeze, although this also depends on the climate, and in general, early varieties are still better to grow in the southern regions.

Elsanta

A Dutch sample of taste and rapid growth, which has been tried in Russia for several years. Even today, it is recommended to grow in indoor greenhouses, the roof of which is removed in early June. This makes it possible to preserve the first harvest and protect the bushes from freezing. Differs in a small number of mustaches, miniature rosette, but very large berries. The taste is very expressive, sweet, but with sourness. Suitable for canning, not very suitable for long-distance transportation.

Elsanta

Asia

These are really the best varieties of strawberries, which are ideal for the Moscow region, Leningrad region, Siberia and the Urals, that is, those regions where winters are severe, where the temperature often drops deep below 00C in winter. Asia has a very powerful root system that can withstand severe soil freezing. The berries are relatively large and slightly pressed down along the edges, which will give them a certain originality. The pulp is loose, but juicy and very sweet. Marks resistance to fungal and other parasitic diseases.Grows well in greenhouses, hotbeds and open ground.

Asia

Alba

Another very good variety of garden strawberries, as if specially bred for Russian winters. Moreover, despite the fact that the plant has very powerful roots, which allows it to endure frost and frost, even a short-term drought can destroy it. When deciding to plant this particular variety, you need to be aware that there should always be water, that the root zone should be moistened all the time. It is best to use drip irrigation, which can irrigate plants in a metered dose for a long time without human intervention.

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Alba

Clery

This variety is often grown for sale, due to the fact that all ripe berries are exactly the same size, literally one to one. The plant is unpretentious to care, is resistant to diseases, can withstand frost and short-term drought. The berries are very aromatic and sugary-sweet, rich in vitamins and nutrients.

Clery

Kama

An early harvest of incredibly tasty and aromatic berries. From one bush, you can get up to 3 kg of harvest, but the plant itself is very difficult to grow. It is demanding with watering, fertilization, planting time and pruning of bushes. Extremely susceptible to strawberry mites, you need to carefully check the condition of the leaves in the morning. In addition, strawberry leaves are low, covering both the flower stalks and the berries themselves, due to which they begin to rot. In order to avoid such putrefactive processes, it is recommended to use straw underlays under each bush - gently tuck straw or dry grass around to prevent the berry from contact with the soil.

Kama

Marshmallow

One of the most prolific strawberry varieties of Danish origin. Tall bushes, an abundance of flower stalks, a rich harvest (3-4 kg from each bush), immunity to diseases - all this is ideal for the Russian climate with only one exception - in winter, the bush requires shelter. If the winter is snowy, then under a cap of snow, the bushes are able to withstand frost up to 40 degrees. If there is no such hat, all vegetation can be lost already at -50C. In advance, even if the winter is predicted to be snowy, cover the entire field with the remains of straw, dry manure, cellophane or cut branches - all this will make it possible to protect the strawberries from frost.

Marshmallow

Top 6 Big Fruit Strawberries

In this category, both the best varieties of remontant strawberries for central Russia, and early ripening ones, that is, those that give a large harvest. It's always nice to see and even more to taste berries, of which no more than 3 pieces fit in the palm of your hand.

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Honey

Every second summer resident of Russia knows this kind of garden strawberry. An excellent variety with a strong root system, high-quality growth indicators. Harvest at the end of May and ends at the end of June. It features a large number of mustaches that can be cut off and dropped in autumn. The berries are large, very tasty with an incredible smell.

Honey

Gigantella

For home growing - ideal. The main difference is the spreading leaves, literally covering the ground, due to which the seedlings should be planted as far as possible from each other (the optimal distance is 50-60 cm between the bushes). The berries are large, up to 5 cm in diameter, the pulp is dense like a watermelon with a pronounced sugary taste. Loved by children, it has a colossal concentration of nutrients. Blooms in May, bears fruit from mid-June to mid-July.

Gigantella

Marvelous

This early maturing variety can be classified as the best for the Moscow region, Siberia and the northern regions due to its excellent frost resistance. If each bush is properly insulated, without exaggeration, any frost will pass, as they say, by.It is imperative in the fall, depending on when exactly the cold comes, all the bushes should be properly insulated, the mustache should be cut, dry manure should be placed, which will act as a kind of fuel and covered with cellophane, and covered with spruce paws or branches on top. Berries with a rather original taste are dryish, but very aromatic. Easily carry long distance transportation.

Marvelous

Festivalnaya

Known among summer residents and breeders for a large harvest. Up to 3 kg per season can be harvested from one bush, and this despite the fact that the variety is not repairable. The berries are bright, juicy, tasty, literally melt in your mouth. With an outer bright red shell, the flesh is pink inside, but this does not mean that the strawberries are not yet ripe - this is just such a feature. The plant is susceptible to disease and demanding care.

Festivalnaya

Chamora Turusi

It is believed that this variety was first developed in Japan, although there is no documentary evidence of this. It is actively grown in all countries, and especially in central Russia. The plant is known for its resistance to frost, sweltering heat, but susceptible to fungal infections. The fruits are large - up to 100 grams, each bush is simply strewn with berries. By the middle of the season, on the site where such a strawberry variety grows, there is not a single place free of berries.

Chamora Turusi

Marshall

One of the oldest varieties, which was bred back in the 18th century. Bushes are tall, vigorous with a powerful root system. They tolerate drought and frost perfectly, they are immune to fungal diseases, but they are prone to wilting. The whiskers are long, strong, and take root well next year. The berries have an original glossy shine, due to which such strawberries are often grown on an industrial scale for sale. It tolerates transportation well. It is used both for consumption raw and for canning.

Marshall

Of course, there are just an incredible number of strawberry varieties, and each of them is somehow better - in the abundance of the harvest, the number and size of berries, resistance to natural phenomena, etc. We tried to name only those varieties, the benefits and quality of which we were convinced ourselves, but nothing prevents us from continuing to experiment.

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