Early best strawberries

Almost everyone simply adores delicious and very aromatic strawberries (garden strawberries). There are many varieties of strawberries, all of which differ in their taste and yield. In this regard, any gardener may have a question, which variety is best to choose for planting in your garden? What varieties of this berry crop are considered the best?

Repairing strawberry varieties with a photo

Such varieties as remontant differ from the rest in their high yield. If these plants are properly looked after, then in just 1 season you can get 2 crops from them. Such varieties are hybrid, and they differ from all others in that they have the highest resistance to various adverse environmental influences.

Temptation

Such a hybrid plant was born thanks to English breeders. The bushes have a very effective appearance, and all thanks to the unusual shape of the peduncles - elongated. His root system is very powerful, while the formation of berries occurs even on the mustache. This variety is early maturing and large-fruited. It also stands out for its extraordinary productivity, so, from one bush of garden strawberries, on average, you can collect about 3 kilograms of berries. Harvesting begins at the end of the spring period and lasts until the onset of autumn frosts. These berries have excellent taste, and a very delicate musky aftertaste can be discerned in their taste.

Albion

This hybrid variety appeared more than 10 years ago thanks to American specialists. The berries of this plant are distinguished by their large size, attractive appearance, and also a very pleasant smell. These bushes have large leaf plates that can protect the plant from overheating. It has a high yield, so about 2 kilograms of berries can be harvested from 1 bush. Fruiting lasts from early June to late August.

Queen Elizabeth 2

This variety was bred by Russian breeders, and it is their pride. Such a plant gives 2 crops per season. So, berries harvested from the first harvest do not have quite the correct shape, and they are harvested in June.The berries of the second harvest have the correct shape, which are harvested in the month of July. The fruit of this hybrid plant is excellent for transportation and can be frozen and stored in the freezer.

Mara de bois

Such a hybrid plant was born a long time ago, or rather, in 1991, thanks to breeders from France. The shape of the bushes, as well as berries, is quite unusual and rather spectacular - round. The main positive qualities of this variety include its high frost resistance. So, after wintering in such a variety, no more than 5 percent of all plantings die. The berries are very sweet and therefore perfect for young children.

The best early strawberries

If early varieties of garden strawberries will grow in your summer cottage, then you will have an excellent opportunity to enjoy fragrant and very tasty berries from the end of the spring period. The earliest hybrid varieties that are most popular and considered to be the best are described below.

Kimberly

This hybrid variety was obtained by breeders in Holland. In these plants, the bushes are distinguished by their compactness, as well as high foliage. The berries have an unusual heart-shaped shape, as well as a very pleasant slightly sour taste with a caramel aftertaste. The weight of 1 fruit of such a strawberry can vary from 15 to 20 grams. This variety stands out for its very low production rate.

Marshmallow

This hybrid plant originated in Denmark. It stands out in that the bush has a fairly large height, and also its flower stalks are quite powerful. It has low winter hardiness, so, in a winter with little snow, with severe frosts, the plant may die. The fruits are dark red in color and have a scallop-like shape. The berries ripen together and are great for transportation and freezing.

Kama

This variety was born thanks to Polish breeders. It has the highest taste. The bushes are very tall, but at the same time they are quite compact. It should be noted that the berries are located close enough to the surface of the soil. In this regard, it is recommended to cover it with a covering material or straw can be used for this purpose. This will avoid the formation of rot on the fruit. The plant is highly resistant to fungi, but ticks often settle on it.

Clery

This variety was bred by Italian experts. Such garden strawberries are highly resistant to diseases, as well as to sudden changes in temperature. The fruits of this strawberry are very sweet and have a strong pleasant aroma, a conical shape, and also of equal size.

Alba

This variety was bred quite recently, namely, at the beginning of the 21st century in Italy. The bush of such a strawberry is of an average size, and the leaf plates are quite large. There are a large number of mustaches as well as outlets. Such a plant is highly frost-resistant, but prolonged drought is destructive for it. The fruits have a strong pleasant smell and rich taste.

Asia

Although this variety is called Asia, it was bred in Italy. Such a hybrid plant has a powerful root system, high resistance to diseases such as anthracosis, as well as powdery mildew. Differs in its high frost resistance. The composition of the fruit contains a very large amount of sugar, in this regard, this variety is among the best varieties of garden strawberries.

Elsanta

This variety was born thanks to Dutch breeders. It is not intended for growing outdoors, as it is very thermophilic, but it grows well in greenhouses. The bushes are of medium size and have very few whiskers and rosettes. Sweet and sour berries are very large.

The best large-fruited strawberries

Mashenka

This variety is early maturing, and it differs from all others for its very large fruits. So, just 1 berry can weigh about 100 grams. The plant is highly resistant to a large number of diseases, however, burns may appear on the bush on hot days. The bushes are of medium size, form a very large number of tendrils, and, importantly, they take root very well.

Victoria

This variety is considered mid-season. It was brought from America. The bushes of this variety have a very high height, and they also have a powerful root system. Victoria's berries have a very dense pulp and a characteristic aroma that can be recognized even from afar.

Marshall

This variety is considered the most ancient. So, he appeared in 1890, and this is thanks to the efforts of Marshall Ewell. The bushes are quite tall and have many long whiskers. Their root system is very developed and strong. Such garden strawberries are highly resistant to fungal diseases, as well as to sudden changes in temperature. The shiny fruits are very similar in shape to scallops. The taste has a rather tangible sourness.

Zenga Zengana

Such a hybrid variety is considered late maturing. He was born as a result of crossing the rather popular Sieger variety. The bushes of this strawberry have rather dense foliage and high growth. Such plants are highly frost-resistant, but strong heat can harm them. Elastic fruits have a very strong characteristic odor that can attract harmful insects.

Maxim

This variety, which was born in the Netherlands, is mid-season. The bushes are large in size. This variety stands out with thick stalks and whiskers. The fruits have a high taste and their taste is somewhat similar to tomatoes. Berries of this variety are recommended for freezing.

Gigantella

This mid-ripening variety originated from Dutch breeders. It stands out for its very large fruits. The bushes of such a plant are very large, so it is not recommended to plant more than 4 specimens per 1 m2. This variety needs a lot of sunlight, and it also needs to be watered very abundantly.

Chamora Turusi

This early maturing hybrid plant originated in Japan. Bushes are very tall and strong enough. During the period of fruit ripening, the beds with this plant look very impressive. The berries can rightfully be called gigantic, since very often they have a mass of about 100 grams.

Do not be afraid to experiment with varieties, and you will definitely choose the one that suits your summer cottage or garden plot best of all.

If you want to harvest your first berry harvest in late spring, plant one of these 5 ultra early garden strawberries (strawberries) in your garden.

Gardeners of the middle lane know that not all crops are capable of producing an early harvest in a temperate climate. This is especially true for delicate plants like strawberries. Fortunately, modern breeders do not sit still and work to create varieties of short daylight hours.

Advantages of early varieties of strawberries

• Early varieties of strawberries bear fruit in late May - early June.
• Insufficient lighting during the growing season in any way does not affect the quality and size of the berries. 
• Most varieties of modern breeding self-pollinated.

Despite all the obvious advantages of early strawberries, it needs proper care and strict implementation of all growing recommendations.

Early strawberries - growing and care

Depending on the weather, strawberry seedlings are planted in early to mid-April, when the snow has already melted. The ground around the bushes is watered with warm water (temperature about 25 ° C) and this is continued regularly.The bed is mulched (preferably with compost) and covered with a film so that it does not touch the leaves, otherwise the plants will begin to rot. In sunny weather, the strawberries are ventilated.

These simple techniques will help to preserve the microclimate that is optimal for growing a crop and provide nutrition to the root system.

Last year's strawberry plantings are watered with warm water immediately after the snow melts.

It should be borne in mind that no matter how early the variety is, by the time the plant blooms, daylight hours should be at least 8 hours. If this condition is met, the fruits will be tied 35-45 days after disembarkation.

Blooming strawberries need organic feeding. The best option is 1 liter of slurry for each bush.

Now let's move on to the early strawberry varieties and their description.

Alba

Alba is a fairly new variety of Italian selection, which can be classified as ultra-early. Despite the fact that Alba strawberries bloom later than most of their early "sisters", the fruits on the bushes of this variety are among the first to ripen. By the way, late flowering only plays into the hands of gardeners, because this means that the culture is not afraid of return frosts.

If you love big, beautiful scarlet strawberries, you will definitely like Alba. Its berries look very impressive.

Maturation	Fruit weight (g)	Fruit pulp	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
End of May - beginning of June	25-30	Juicy, sweet, with a subtle sourness	0,5-1,5	Powdery mildew resistant

Clery

Clery is another Italian garden strawberry variety. Its fruits ripen 1.5-2 weeks later than the super-early Alba.

Clery berries are a real find for those who love sweets. There is not a single sour note in them! And the cherry color of the fruit adds charm to this strawberry.

Is it any wonder that such a beauty is a little capricious? It is possible to grow it outdoors, but it is quite problematic. It is best to cover the bushes with foil on arcs or plant such strawberries in special beds in the form of ridges.

Maturation	Fruit weight (g)	Fruit pulp	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
The beginning of June	25-40	Thick, very sweet	0,4-1	Best grown on ridges and under cover

Olbia

Olvia is a proven Ukrainian garden strawberry variety. Its berries are very large, glossy with juicy bright red pulp.

They begin to ripen in mid-May. Moreover, the volumes are amazing: under good growing conditions, one or even two kilograms of berries can be harvested from each Olbia bush!

This variety tolerates frosty winters with dignity, is resistant to fungal diseases and feels great in the middle lane.

Maturation	Fruit weight (g)	Fruit pulp	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
Mid May - mid June	30-40	Thick, sweet	1-2	Winter-hardy

Honey

Honey is a living classic among strawberry varieties. It was bred by American breeders back in the late 70s. of the last century, has long and successfully grown not only in the USA, but also in Europe, although it is still considered a conditionally new variety.

Honey strawberry is undemanding to growing conditions and care, practically does not get sick, gives a stable good harvest of sweet berries. In warm weather, the fruits ripen in the first half of May.

Maturation	Fruit weight (g)	Fruit pulp	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
May	20-40	Juicy, sweet	0,5-1	Resistant to diseases and pests

Elsanta

The Dutch strawberry Elsanta is considered the benchmark for breeders. Large glossy fruits of amazing taste, which ripen in abundance on the bushes, are a real dream of any gardener! The crop can be harvested as early as May.

True, there is one thing: the Dutch sissy in the middle lane is often sick. In addition, when growing it, it is important to strictly observe the irrigation regime: both waterlogging and drought are destructive for Elsanta.

Maturation	Fruit weight (g)	Fruit pulp	Productivity (kg per bush)	Peculiarities
May	35-40	Juicy, sweet and sour	1,5	Demanding to watering

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In central Russia, a bountiful harvest of strawberries can be expected only in June. Early varieties come to the rescue, the cultivation of which can reduce the wait from several weeks to a month. The correct selection of varietal seedlings will provide the gardener with an early berry before summer.

How to grow early strawberries on the site?

Strawberries in a warm garden.

The conditions for the cultivation of berries are essential for the early harvest of garden strawberries, which include:

• Preparing a landing site (digging, observance of crop rotation, formation of ridges). The best option would be light fertile moisture and air-permeable soil (pH acidity - from 5 to 6), disinfected from diseases, pests and their offspring.

  Digging up.

• Watering and fertilizing (application of organic and mineral fertilizers, early watering and loosening of the soil).
• Artificial shelter (covering material, film, greenhouse).

To get the first harvest of berries in the shortest possible time, garden strawberries are grown in heated greenhouses, but this method requires significant costs.

Application of greenhouses and films

The installation of strawberry tunnels can be started as soon as the snow melts.

Planting seedlings in a greenhouse in March or covering the beds with foil, installing portable or stationary greenhouse tunnels will accelerate the ripening. It is very important that the film does not come into contact with the leaves of garden strawberries.... This can lead to their death (burns).

In addition to creating favorable conditions and appropriate care for the seedlings, you should pay attention to selection, using early and ultra-early varieties in planting that are intended for your climatic zone.

Early varieties of strawberries

• Strawberry Alba (Alba) is an ultra early Italian variety, a descendant of the Albion variety. It has proved itself to be excellent in Europe, USA, suitable for cultivation in central Russia and Ukraine. Gives a plentiful and amicable harvest (up to 1.5 kg per bush) of large scarlet berries (up to 25 grams), which tolerate transportation well. In the southern regions, ripening begins in mid-April, without shelter in early May. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew disease.

  Alba tolerates heat and humid climate equally well.

• Strawberry Honey - a time-tested, early-ripening high-yielding (up to 0.5 kg per bush) variety of American-bred garden strawberries. Bred in the USA in 1979 from Vibrant and Holiday varieties. Berries are red with a waxy sheen, weighing up to 20 grams, sweet with a slight sourness. The pulp is firm and firm. With intensive farming, individual strawberries can reach 30–40 grams. Resistant to diseases and high humidity. Under favorable conditions, the crop is harvested three times per season.

  The variety forms powerful, compact bushes with a developed root system.

• Strawberry Christine (strawberry Christine) is an early British variety. The berries are distinguished by a pronounced sweet taste, thanks to their dense skin, they perfectly tolerate transportation. Large strawberries up to 30 grams. The bushes are tall and powerful. Plants are demanding for watering and feeding. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew disease.

  Large berries with strong skin and firm pulp.

• Strawberry Clery (Klery) is an early ripening variety of garden strawberries of Italian selection. Obtained in the late 90s from a cross between Sweet Charlie and Onebor. The first crop with light cover can be harvested in April. The bush is powerful, compact. Berries are smooth, uniform, raspberry-colored, weighing up to 20-25 grams. Good yield can be achieved in the second year of cultivation (up to 0.6 kg per bush). The variety is especially valuable because of its high resistance to disease and pest infestation. The variety is frost-hardy, hardy, capable of producing crops in conditions of poor illumination and heat.

  Clery berries are characterized by a shiny, lacquered surface and a chiseled shape.

• Strawberry Vibrant (Vibrant) is an early variety bred in the UK. The first crop when cultivated in greenhouse conditions is harvested from the second half of April (over 1 kg per plant), the second in July (up to 0.4 kg per bush). The berries are bright red, dense in structure, long-term storage, have proven themselves well during transportation. During the growth period, many long and strong peduncles are formed on the plant, which facilitates the collection of berries ripening on them, due to good visibility. The variety is resistant to powdery mildew, cultivated on all types of soil.

  The berry is regular, conical, large and medium in size.

• Strawberry Marshmallow - super early variety of garden strawberries of Danish selection. Cultivated both outdoors - the harvest at the end of May, and indoors (in mid-May). Peduncles are powerful, erect, do not bend under the weight of the berries, up to 20 buds arise on each. Productivity up to 1 kg per bush, ripens amicably. Blunt-pointed and comb-shaped crimson-red berries (20-60 grams) have good transportability, are used for freezing and fresh consumption. Reproduces well with whiskers, resistant to spotting.

  Large-fruited, high-yielding variety with tasty and aromatic berries.

• Strawberry Olbia - an ultra-early variety of Ukrainian selection, has been widely recognized since 2001. Bright large red berries (up to 50 grams) are harvested from the bushes from the second decade of May to 2-3 days of June. Vigorous bushes with a well-developed root system. It differs from other strawberry plantings in the reddish color of the stems of the shoots. Resistant to diseases, pests, drought, freezing. In one place, without deterioration of varietal characteristics, it grows up to 5 years. Does not like thickening of plantings, demanding on lighting.

  The variety avoids most strawberry diseases due to its early ripeness.

• Strawberry Kama - an early variety of Polish selection. The first harvest of berries (up to 20 grams) in the open field is harvested at the end of May. Fruiting is long (about a month), but the berries are gradually becoming smaller. On average, the yield is up to 1 kg per plant per season. Berry trees are resistant to rot and fungal diseases, but can be damaged by mites and mites. Demanding an abundance of sunlight and humidity.

  The variety tolerates heat well, but requires timely watering.

Mid-early strawberry varieties

• Strawberry Kimberly - mid-early young variety of Dutch garden strawberry selection. Obtained by crossing the varieties Gorella and Chandler. Large heart-shaped berries (up to 50 grams) with a caramel heart, they are high in sugars, vitamin C and folic acid. Poorly tolerates drought, needs watering and timely removal of numerous shoots (whiskers). Productivity from 1 to 2 kg per plant.

  Non-remontant medium-early ripening strawberry variety.

• Strawberry Asia - mid-early variety of garden strawberries of Italian selection, bred in 2005. The bright red, firm berries weigh from 25 to 35 grams and are distinguished by a conical shape and a delicate strawberry aroma. They tolerate transportation well. The bushes are resistant to freezing and damage to the root system by various fungal diseases. The variety is high-yielding; in Europe it is used for growing berries on an industrial scale.

  The berries are moderately dense, regular in shape, the first can be flattened and comb-like.

• Strawberry Darselect (Darselect) is a mid-early French variety. The bushes are powerful with erect peduncles, resistant to freezing. One of the main industrial varieties in Europe and Russia. The berries are very effective, large (over 40 grams), neat conical shape with juicy sweet red pulp. The variety is high-yielding.

  A variety of short daylight hours.

• Strawberry Jolie (Joly) - mid-early Italian variety, progenitors of Darselect and Clery varieties. Ripens a week later than the Clery variety. Productivity is about 0.8-1 kg per bush. High reproductive ability (whisker formation). The shoots take root and take root quickly. Berries are highly valued for their rich sweet taste, correct conical shape, size - up to 30 grams, transportability. Feels great on all types of soil, resistant to drought and freezing.

  The berries are stored for a long time and are well transported.

• Strawberry Maryshka - medium-early variety of Czech selection. The berries are large (45-60 grams), rich red with a delicate aroma and taste of wild strawberries. Seasonal yield up to 0.8 kg per bush. Berries of various shapes. Large, prolific clusters are located above the leaves, which protects the berries from contact with the soil. Gives a small number of whiskers, sufficient for reproduction. The variety is recommended for growing in personal plots. Maryshka is resistant to disease and freezing.

  Berries of the Maryshka variety are most often flat or elongated cone

Early varieties of strawberries of domestic selection

• Strawberry Marvelous - a very early and early ripening variety of garden strawberries, obtained from breeding work on the Holiday and Festivalnaya varieties in 1987 in the USSR. The variety is time-tested. In one place it grows without loss of yield up to 4 years. Differs in increased training. The weight of the conical dense berries ranges from 15 to 25 grams. Marvelous drought-resistant, frost-resistant, not demanding on the composition of the soil, resistant to major diseases. The berries tolerate transportation well. Productivity up to 1 kg per bush.

  Elongated berries of sweet taste, sometimes slightly sour.

• Strawberry Kokinskaya Early - bred when crossing early Macherauha and Ketskill varieties. The variety can be classified as medium early, the mass ripening of the berry continues throughout June. The bushes are small and spreading, the peduncles are short, the formation is moderate. The berries are distinguished by excellent taste, strawberry aroma and high sugar content. The sizes of strawberries are modest - from 10 to 15 grams (rare specimens up to 20-30 grams). Productivity up to 0.8 kg per bush per season. It is resistant to diseases, in the northern regions with snowless winters it needs shelter.

  The variety is zoned for almost all regions, it is harvestable and unpretentious.

• Strawberry Viola - the newest early Russian variety of garden strawberries. Designed for cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka region of the country... Berries (weighing up to 20 grams) are valued for their high taste, the pulp is tender and friable. The variety is not intended for transport. Plants are resistant to freezing, in dry weather they need watering. The bushes are resistant to damage by strawberry mites, with an excess of moisture they are damaged by fungal diseases.

conclusions

In order to determine which early varieties of garden strawberries to choose for your site, you should carefully evaluate their comparative characteristics: winter hardiness, frost resistance, taste, berry size, predisposition to various diseases.

Keep in mind that the yield of early varieties of garden strawberries is almost always half that of berries with later ripening periods.

Video about early large-fruited strawberry varieties

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 typical for 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 fruit 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 is obtained by the methods of crossing technology of well-known 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. 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

Dutch species, distinguished by the large size of the bush, corrugated leaves, stalks, bright red berries, 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, 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 a set of whiskers, which is used for reproduction when renewing plantings. 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 weight 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, which do not darken during storage, have a pleasant dessert taste, delicate aroma. Fruits are large in size, reaching 70 g, dry, withstand transportation well. 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 in 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, they get large, tasty berries 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 lowering temperature, 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 shape of the fruit, 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 their high stability during transportation. Berries, dryish on the outside, juicy 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 mold. 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, Ksima, Zanta) with such a 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. A good harvest gives in a dedicated place 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 mustache for reproduction, it is susceptible 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 the Vicoda 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 plant characteristics. 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, it has become 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 tied, 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 safe place on 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

Italian variety of medium time of arrival, 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, fragrant, 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 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 next to the growth 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. The 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. It is a medium-ripening French variety with strong roots, large berries with a strong strawberry aroma.
2. Queen Elizabeth. It is considered the best variety, resistant to diseases, a high yield of tasty, juicy berries. Differs in 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.