Strawberries are deservedly one of the most beloved berries that Russians grow on their 6 acres. However, in order for the beds with garden strawberries to please with a rich harvest, you should select proven varieties for growing. Admirers of this garden culture have made the top 10 best strawberry varieties.
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Large-fruited species
Many garden strawberry lovers choose Gigantella for growing. With good care, the weight of each berry can be 125 g. It is possible to remove up to 1-3 kg of harvest from 1 copy. Gigantella pulp has a subtle pineapple flavor and aroma. Gardeners appreciate this variety for the dense structure of the fruit, as it can be shipped over long distances without refrigeration.
The variety Queen Elizabeth II is considered large-fruited - most berries weigh 100-110 g. In addition, all lovers of this species note that fully ripe fruits are not only sweet, but also taste like honey. However, unripe berries may have a slight sourness.
This variety is remontant; most summer residents take off a rich harvest from the first decade of May until the end of the season. 1 copy gives on average up to 2 kg of large berries. Benefits include the fact that plants can easily tolerate light frosts and are able to withstand many common diseases.
The Canadian variety Kent was bred more than 30 years ago and has gained great demand among strawberry lovers. The average weight of each berry is 40-50 g. This garden strawberry is rightfully considered the most unpretentious, since it is undemanding to conditions of maintenance and gives a good harvest even in the cold and little sunny season. The berries have a pleasant dessert taste and are well stored.
Olvia was developed in Ukraine. These berries (each weighing up to 50 g) have a pronounced sweet taste, the fruits are distinguished by a regular shape and a glossy, shiny surface. The yield of one bush, if well looked after, can be 0.5-0.7 kg.
The peculiarities of the variety include frost resistance (plants do not reduce yield in case of sudden changes temperature) and resistance to drought (for normal growth and a good harvest of Olbia, atmospheric precipitation).
The Elsanta variety is more suitable for growing under a film cover, but under favorable weather conditions it can be planted in open ground. Fruits weighing 40-50 g have a pleasant sweet taste, yield - 1.5 kg per bush. Particularly demanding for watering.
Other popular varieties
Dutch breeders bred Vima Zant strawberries, but they have long become common among Russian summer residents due to their early ripening. When planted in well-fertilized soil and properly cared for, fruiting begins at the end of May. The berry, which weighs approximately 40 g, has a sweet pulp and delicate aroma. However, the garden needs careful care - if you do not remove numerous mustaches, the fruits quickly become small.
Diamant strawberries also belong to the early ripening ones. America is considered her homeland. The fruits of this species are medium in size, moderately sweet, each weighing 20-40 g. It takes root well on fertile soils, 1-2 kg of berries can be removed from each bush. A distinctive feature of Diamant is considered to be disease resistance - it is not afraid of powdery mildew, verticillosis and root rot, which often affect other species.
In areas where late spring frosts are common, the Dukat variety can be planted. It easily tolerates cold snaps, without reducing the yield. Berries weighing 20-40 g have an exquisite taste. The fruits are well suited for various homemade preparations - preserves, jam, confiture.
The Clery variety is of Italian origin and has a strong aroma and a clean sweet taste without sourness. Begins to bear fruit closer to mid-June, with good care it gives up to 1 kg of berries from a bush. Plants of this variety rarely get sick, are resistant to fungal attack and rot. However, Clery is afraid of cold weather, so it is advisable to grow her under cover.
Khonei is unpretentious to the conditions - it is resistant to frost, retains its shape well during transportation. Fruits weighing about 30-40 g, yield - 0.5 kg per bush.
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