20 of the best strawberry varieties with photos and descriptions

Description and characteristics of the variety

The Northern Lights potatoes are a bright representative of the mid-season line. The ripening period after full germination occurs in 80-95 days. To dig the harvest at the end of July, the tubers are prepared for planting in a month - they are brought into warm conditions, the humidity is maintained at 70-80%, and they are treated with disinfectants.

The plants are vigorous, with powerful shoots. The length of the stems is at the level of 60 cm. The flowering is moderate. There are about 9-12 vegetables in 1 nest. The tubers have excellent taste and presentation. Keeping quality 95%.

What are the distinguishing features of tubers:

• average weight 97-129 g;
• starch content 14.7-15.7%;
• dining room AB;
• violet color of the surface and core;
• eyes are shallow, of medium size (3-4 mm).

The tubers are suitable for making soups, a variety of side dishes - from fried to boiled potatoes. Purple slices of salads and snacks give a special flavor.

The originator of purple potatoes - VNII im. Lorkha and the agricultural company Redkinskaya.

According to the test results (All-Russian Research Institute of Phytopathology), the variety has a complex strong immunity to a number of infections - cancer, mosaic, nematode, viral twisting of leaf blades, late blight.

Variety of choices for flower beds and flower beds

The species of this perennial are very diverse. They are divided into groups according to various characteristics. Moreover, in each of the groups there are the best samples that are ideal for decorating any garden plots.

If flower growers dream of astilba pleasing to the eye all summer long, you can combine varieties of early flowering varieties (Purple Rhine, Rhythm Blues), medium flowering (Red Serpentine, Burgundy Red astilba, Unique Carmine astilba) and late. When forcing, early flowering shrubs bloom already in April, and by September astilbe of late flowering (Henny Grafland, Spinel) will bloom. Then the wonderful flowering, starting in June, will last almost until September.

Breeder Arends has developed several varieties of this beautiful perennial, which have become very popular among amateur flower growers. Among them, the following varieties are considered the best: Astilba America, Astilba Arends August Light, Astilba Arends Brautschleier, Astilba Sister Teresa, Etna.

The species of this perennial are very diverse.

Astilba Red Charm also unites several varieties that distinguish bright red flowers in a series of perennials, united in large panicles, compound leaves pointed upwards and strong branches. Astilba Etna is distinguished by large maroon panicles.

Note! The seed pods formed on the peduncles sometimes look very beautiful, as, for example, in plants with lush paniculate inflorescences (Superba, Purrance) or with drooping peduncles (Moerheimii, Betsy Superia). In some species, the boxes turn green for a long time in the flower bed (for example, Brida Veil), and in some they turn red and even decorate the garden in autumn (Glow)

In such varieties, you can not cut the stems for the winter, leaves with panicles will serve as a cover and hold back the snow, and panicles will decorate the garden

In some species, the boxes turn green for a long time in the flower bed (for example, Brida Veil), and in some they turn red and even decorate the garden in autumn (Glow). In such varieties, you can not cut the stems for the winter, leaves with panicles will serve as a cover and hold back the snow, and panicles will decorate the garden.

The shrub adjoins well with conifers, which protect it from overheating on hot days.Also, plants can perfectly decorate any garden composition in the vicinity of deciduous trees, which will protect fragile panicle inflorescences from the wind.

Some (for example, Astilba Fanal) look great on lawns, flower beds and rabatki. Astilba Color Flash and Erica's astilba, which have reddish leaves, easily get along in garden design.

Many lovers of custom design are attracted by varieties with unusual flower shapes (Hip Hop, Flamingos) or beautiful blood-red stamens (Flamingos).

Japanese varieties will decorate border compositions along the paths (Lilliputian, Curly). And the likes of Astilba Straussenfeder, Astilba Thunberg and Astilba Washington are delicious in group plantings.

Astilba varieties of Unix are wonderful.

Astilba varieties of Unix are wonderful. They are distinguished by "openwork" inflorescences. Especially beautiful are the varieties Unix White, Cerise, Unic Silver Pink, Unic Lilak, Unic Ruby Red.

Astilba Koblenz, Spartan, astilba Cattleya, Bronzlaub and Gladstone look unusual. Astilba Thunder and Lightning is distinguished by an unusual combination of lightgreen leaves with large purple inflorescences. Astilba Purple rain looks about the same fantastic. These varieties differ in the shade of foliage and peduncle stems.

Among the popular in the northern regions of Russia are Amethyst, Gloria, Glut, Hyacinth and Rubin. Often there are varieties of Naked, David, Arends Fanal, Astilba Radius, Purple Feather, Valeria, Avalanche, Astilba Perkeo, Betsy Kuperus and Chinese varieties: Vijins Inferno, Visions in red, Pumilo, Astilba Dauria, Superba. These perennials are used to decorate alleys and borders.

Important! In the south of Russia, perennials also grow well, although the duration of flowering is not as long as, for example, in the Baltic States. The variety of astilba varieties delights

With the help of a shrub decorated with luxurious panicle inflorescences, you can make an incredible original composition in a flower garden or garden

The variety of astilba varieties is amazing. With the help of a shrub decorated with luxurious panicle inflorescences, you can make an incredible original composition in a flower garden or garden.

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Productivity and ripening time

The plant gives the first signal harvest in the 2nd year after planting, marketable fruiting begins in the 4th - an average of 25-30 kg is obtained from one bush.

According to the results of experimental tests in the natural conditions of the Rostov region (in a grafted non-covering culture on the stock Berlandieri x Riparia Kober 5BB, the planting pattern is 3 × 0.75 m with standard fan formation with a stem height of 100 cm), five-year plantings showed a productivity of 12.8-14, 2 t / ha.

During the cultivation of "Jupiter" in the Rostov region, the yield was recorded at the level of 14 t / ha

Removable maturity occurs 93-108 days after bud break. The berries are firmly adhered to the stalks. If the vine is overloaded, then the ripening period is increased by 10-20 days. The longer the ripe bunches hang on the bush, the more the quality of the fruit deteriorates.

The taste and aroma of the fruits are fully revealed in late July - early August (first decade). With timely and competent collection, they do not deteriorate and are well stored in the refrigerator for more than 2 months. The juicy seedless pulp is reliably protected from damage by a strong skin, which is practically not injured during transportation, therefore, the variety is recommended primarily for industrial cultivation for commercial purposes.

The opinion of an experienced Ukrainian gardener about the yield potential can be found in the following video:

Color variety

In their natural environment, the Tagetes color palette covers all shades of red and yellow. But the long-term work of breeders has made it possible to obtain varieties with various shades from white to greenish and cover the entire palette from yellow to burgundy tones. Some of the shades, due to the peculiarity of color perception, can be mistaken for lilac with a slight stretch.

One of the shades not inherent in Tagetes is blue. Blue, blue or purple marigolds widely advertised on Chinese trading platforms do not exist in nature. Blue shades of these sunny colors are obtained by the introduction of a special paint.

Monochromatic inflorescences and flowers, including several shades, delight the eye with their diversity all summer.

Tagetes "Solar giants" are the largest yellow flowers from the erect group. Clove-like very double inflorescences about 170 mm in diameter rise to a height of one meter.

The hybrid series of upright species "Giant Towers" is distinguished by very large double flowers with a diameter of up to 170 mm on stems about 1 m high. The flowers are suitable for cutting and landscaping.

The Fantastica series of tagetes combines strong tall plants with chrysanthemum-like flowers of yellow-gold, bright yellow and orange shades.

The new hybrid "Vanilla" has beautiful, very large - up to 120 mm - spherical lemon-cream inflorescences in the center, turning into a delicate shade of ivory to the lower row of petals. Strong shoots 0.7 m high have dense bright green foliage. The hybrid is good in compositions: it emphasizes the structural brightness of other colors or creates light spots among dark greens.

Orange "Hercules", like the mythical hero, is distinguished by straight, strong high shoots, easily withstanding the caps of ten-centimeter buds. The plant is suitable both for landscaping the site and for creating bouquets as cut flowers.

Erect marigolds of the Kalando series are distinguished by a low, strong bush covered with lemon-yellow strongly double flowers up to 90 mm in size.

One of the earliest flowering new varieties is the Snow Blizzard hybrid. Terry, 60–80 mm in diameter, delicate white inflorescences with a lighter aroma than those of their orange counterparts, cover low, strong bushes with dark green foliage.

The unique coloring of the French marigolds "Alumiya" will serve as a decoration for balconies and garden vases. Delicate flowers with a touch of vanilla cream, up to 60 mm in diameter, cover strong compact bushes up to 0.3 m high.

Marigolds of the Mandarin variety are included in the rejected group. A short, compact, ball-shaped bush decorated with citrus-colored terry inflorescences, the name given to the variety.

Small-flowered tagetes "Fireball" in blooming state resemble a small bonfire of tongues of flame of different shades of orange, surrounded by a strong compact bush covered with double flowers.

American hybrid of upright and deflected marigolds "Strawberry Blond" is distinguished by a unique changing color from dark red in just blossoming, to pink, and then yellow-apricot in mature flowers. Clove inflorescences with a diameter of 50-60 mm adorn a wide bush at the base up to 0.25 m high.

Bonita marigold varieties include the finest shades of reds, yellows and oranges. Large - up to 70 mm - densely double inflorescences on dwarf plants will ideally fill empty spaces, highlight a path, highlight the beauty of other flowers.

Beautiful examples in landscape design

The use of tagetes is widespread in landscape design. In almost any settlement you can find flower beds or flowerpots with bright sunny flowers. Many owners use "black shavers" to decorate their land plots and areas around the house.

• Bright orange pom-poms of undersized varieties surrounded by silvery cineraria create a beautiful combination of colors against the backdrop of a bright green lawn.
• Dwarf species of the same variety with terry flower caps, planted in a wide semicircular flowerpot, will add a unique charm to the surrounding space.
• A carpet pattern of plants of the same height, but different in color and flower shape, will decorate the square or the adjacent territory.
• A chic peacock spread its tail along the green lawn, decorated with even spots of bright shades of dwarf marigolds.
• Planted in pots or other containers, low-growing marigolds will serve as a bright decoration for balconies or porch areas.

For information on how to grow marigold seedlings from seeds, see the video below.

Growing and care

The bushes are watered moderately at the rate of 2-5 liters per plant. In total, 3-4 waterings are enough for a season with periodic precipitation. Huddle 2 times, loosen every 10 days.

The variety responds well to fertilizing with nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium by increasing the yield.

Expert opinion
Valentine Rarely
Chief editor Repka.online. An experienced summer resident and gardener.

The northern lights will appeal to cooks and housewives who are tired of standard potatoes. Nutritionists note the beneficial properties of the variety for metabolic disorders, problems with hormonal levels. Its tubers are valued for their high levels of antioxidants and vitamins.

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Variety criteria table

Irga is a useful and beautiful plant. When choosing a variety for your plot, evaluate the proposed options for key characteristics, and compare them with the goals for which you are going to plant irgu on the plot. Table 1 - types of irgi and varieties obtained from them as a result of selection.

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Comparison of several popular varieties of irgi by evaluation criteria is shown in Table 2.

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The best varieties for open ground in 2018 according to gardeners

Not all summer residents like to plant a capricious eggplant culture. Although the right variety and careful plant care allow you to harvest excellent yields. To make it easier to grow your crop outdoors, it is recommended to select varieties that are suitable for the local environment.

In the Moscow region, summer residents harvest excellent yields of Epic F1 eggplant. The fruits of an early-ripening hybrid grow 21-22 cm long (8-10 cm in diameter). Light eggplant pulp has a pleasant taste, without bitterness. The bushes grow semi-spreading type, the plant is resistant to infection by the tobacco mosaic virus. In the southern regions, this variety is immediately sown in open ground.

Gardeners of Western Siberia advise paying attention to the Clorinda F1 variety. In the open field, the bushes grow 70-80 cm high

Fruit size - 12-19 cm, weight 300-320 g. Sometimes eggplants weighing up to 1 kg ripen. The dense pulp with a whitish tint has a pleasant taste, practically does not taste bitter. A special advantage of the variety is its resistance to unfavorable weather.

An excellent result of the work of Siberian breeders is an eggplant of the Bolshoi Uvalen variety. Many gardeners like spherical fruits ripening weighing 550-700 g. According to summer residents, eggplants have an unusual pleasant taste, and the snow-white pulp contains practically no seeds. The plant's resistance to difficult weather conditions is also particularly appreciated.

For early planting, gardeners recommend choosing the Destan variety. Plants perfectly tolerate short-term drops in temperature (without losing the ovary).Also, the variety has a long fruiting period. The length of the fruit is about 25 cm, weight is 250-300 g. The white pulp has a pleasant delicate taste.

Today we have selected for you the best varieties of eggplant for open ground for 2018. Which ones do you plant?

Landing

Raspberries of this variety are not at all demanding on the composition of the soil. It grows equally well on neutral or slightly alkalized soil. Gardeners traditionally plant it on loams with a low groundwater table, where it feels great and actively starts growing.

The Tibetan variety is usually planted in the fall - until mid-October, so that the young shoots have time to take root before the onset of cold weather.

The depth of the pit or trench should be no more than half a meter deep. The bottom must be covered with a nutritious layer of peat, humus, rotted compost. Then the mineral complex is added, sprinkled with ash and allowed to stand for about a month. Only then are the shoots planted.

The root collar is not buried when planting, it should be located at the same level with the surface.

In the first year after planting, the harvest will be small, since the raspberries need to get stronger, gain strength. In the second year, a lot of young shoots will appear, which will need to be removed in a timely manner in order to preserve the harvest of the main shoots of the bush.

Features of fruiting

The tree is undersized: on dwarf rootstocks it does not grow higher than 1.5 meters, on a vigorous rootstock its height is 2-2.5 meters. Skeletal branches branch off from the trunk at right or obtuse angles, the crown is wide, drooping type, located very low, practically spreads along the ground.

The dwarf apple "Chudnoe" is successfully grown in Siberia, the Urals, the Far East and North-West of Russia - regions with unfavorable climatic conditions

The bark on the trunk is gray, smooth, without cracks. Shoots are arched, greenish in color. Leaves are medium in size, bright green, smooth, with finely toothed edges, forming a crown of medium density.

The variety is early-growing, begins to bear fruit in the 3rd year after planting of one-year seedlings. The yield is high, an adult apple tree gives up to 100 kg of fruits per season, which is a unique indicator for the Urals and Siberia. In addition, the tree is not prone to periodicity of fruiting and brings abundant harvests annually.

Apples are harvested in August, they do not lie for a long time, so you need to eat or process them within a month

A feature of dwarf varieties of apple trees is the superficial root system, as a result of which the plant may not have enough moisture. To make the tree feel good, you need to monitor the moisture of the soil and, if necessary, water

It is important to remember that the variety is not drought tolerant. For "Wonderful", unlike most apple trees, placement is optimal on areas where groundwater is located close to the surface of the earth

The variety is self-fertile, but the yield will be greater if other apple trees suitable for pollination are planted nearby, for example, "Anis Sverdlovsky" or "Land".

According to the State Register of the Russian Federation, apples are summer apples, according to some sources - late summer apples, ripen in early August. They are stored for a month after collection, which is considered a good indicator for summer varieties.

Care features

The main care of plants consists in regular watering, timely fertilizing, loosening and mulching the soil. Lilies, which have a predisposition to fasciation, require special attention during the flowering period.

Watering of perennials is carried out 1 time in 2-3 days. In cloudy and cool summers, the frequency of watering is reduced to 1 time in 7-8 days. Plants should be watered only with settled water. When watering, the stream of water should be directed under the plant so that the spray does not hit the leaves and flowers.

These plants respond well to feeding. The first of them is carried out in the spring - after the snow melts.During this period, the flowers are fed with a solution of mullein (1 liter per bucket of water) or ammonium nitrate (35-40 grams of funds per bucket of water).

Top dressing is extremely necessary during bud formation and during flowering. At this stage, lilies are fed with phosphorus-potassium complexes. Such effective fertilizers as Fertika Lux or Kemira Lux will help to maintain abundant and continuous flowering.

In the second half of August, it is recommended to feed perennials with double superphosphate. The nutrient solution is prepared at the rate of 20 grams per 10 liters of water.

After each watering, the soil surface around the plants should be slightly loosened and mulched with straw, sawdust or peat.