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Due to its excellent characteristics, early ripening period, and unpretentiousness to growing conditions, Kama strawberries quickly spread throughout the world. This variety was bred by Polish breeders. It has long been known in Eastern Europe as a full-fledged commercial variety.
Variety description
Kama is an early variety with a characteristic strawberry aroma. The berries of this strawberry are about twenty grams in weight. They are bright red, slightly ribbed, classic shape. The fruits of the plant are sweet and juicy. As they mature, their aroma and taste become more pronounced. The first harvest is considered the largest. Subsequent ones give smaller berries. This variety has a long flowering period. However, it has a high yield. From one strawberry bush, you can harvest up to a kilogram of crop or as many as 12 tons per hectare.
If you decide to grow this plant in a greenhouse, then fruiting can be expected as early as mid-spring. This variety is one of the earliest. Harvest begins to be collected at the end of May. Its fruiting period lasts about a month.
Bushes near Kama are medium in height, in some cases even high. They can be called compact. They have small dark green leaves, the characters of their downward slope. Under the leaves are flower stalks, which eventually turn into berries.
This strawberry has sufficient resistance to various diseases. However, she is very sensitive to the strawberry mite. When growing this crop, it is worth protecting it from spotting. Another feature of this variety is its unpretentiousness and resistance to gray rot.
In order to appreciate the taste and aroma of this strawberry, it is necessary to wait for its full ripeness and dark red color, because Kama is characterized by a false-looking maturity and a sour taste when not fully ripened.
When fully ripe, Kama acquires a dark burgundy hue, from which this berry got its popular name – the Black Prince. Variety Kama gives a small amount of whiskers, but they are quite powerful. Mature berries sometimes have a slight void.
When describing the taste of this berry, one cannot fail to mention its pronounced strawberry-strawberry flavor. The pulp is quite dense and juicy. The seeds are yellow and not too deep. The mass of the berry ranges from 25g to 50g and depends on the agricultural technology used for cultivation.
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How to care
There are no special requirements for the care of this berry. She is very disrespectful. It is only necessary to regularly remove weeds from the strawberry plantation, as well as mulch the ground. Kama loves regular watering, do not let her dry out. This plant is called drought-resistant, however, with insufficient moisture, the yield can be significantly reduced, so it is better to avoid such situations.
After breeding, this variety does not become sour at all, therefore it is considered suitable for both industrial cultivation and amateur cultivation. Like many other varieties, this strawberry prefers nutritious soils, light conditions and plenty of sunlight.
Reproduction
Kama breeds with antennae. They must be taken from the uterine bushes of the first year of life. So the plant takes root best. If seeds are used to propagate this variety, this leads to the loss of many varietal qualities. Planting this occurs according to the scheme 40-50 x 60-80 cm between the bushes, the distance should be at least 30 cm, it is better not to thicken it if possible. Drip irrigation favorably affects the plant, but it is quite picky and resistant to drought. With frequent watering in the heat, Kama does not fade and feels tolerant.
In autumn, after planting seedlings, it is advised to use complex chelated fertilizers. It is not recommended to use nitrogen fertilizers and even more so manure, as they can provoke a hotbed of fungal. After 3-4 years, change the planting material, as any variety of strawberries loses its qualities over time. A two-year cycle is considered the most optimal for farm plantings, and it is widely practiced in agribusiness.
The most suitable soils for Kama are moderately moist neutral loamy soils. Plant seeds should be bought only in specialized stores and in proven places.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Kama variety among farmers is considered one of the most worthy. If you pay attention to their reviews, it seems that its only drawback is the vulnerability to leaf spot. But it is worth noting that this is fully compensated by its good consumer qualities, excellent taste and undemanding conditions.
In addition, this problem can be easily solved with the help of modern fungicides. Instability to morning frosts can also be attributed to the disadvantages of the variety. In case of frost, it is recommended to cover the plants with agrofiber, film, spunbond or any other thin material. This variety is excellent for hobby and commercial cultivation, it is versatile and freeze-tolerant.
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