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Strawberries are the most common berry that can be found in almost every household plot. Thanks to the complex long-term work of breeders in recent decades, many varieties of this berry have appeared, symbolizing the long-awaited, sunny summer. Strawberry varieties are most often chosen by gardeners, focusing on the resistance of plants to diseases and pests, the quantity and quality of the harvest of berries, and the duration of fruiting. And among the variety of species on the market, Garland strawberry compares favorably with its qualities, a description of the variety, a photo, reviews of which you will learn from this article.
Brief description of the variety
A variety of strawberries was bred by the breeder Galina Fedorovna Govorova. Professor of the Timiryazev Academy, Honored Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, she has been working all her life on breeding new varieties of strawberries, which are highly resistant to diseases, pests and special climatic conditions. Many varieties bred by Govorova have received well-deserved recognition among gardeners and have been successfully released in many regions of our country.
Strawberry Garland is one of more than 30 varieties of garden strawberries, which has a genetic feature – to bear fruit almost until frost. As long as the sun shines outside, strawberry bushes bloom wildly and give a generous harvest. For this reason, Garland belongs to remontant varieties.
The secret of the popularity that this plant has won lies in the description of the Garland strawberry variety. And numerous reviews of gardeners who managed to appreciate the excellent qualities of the fruit only confirm these characteristics.
Variety Features
The bushes at Garland are spherical, small in size, up to 20-25 cm in height, with medium foliage. The leaves are predominantly medium in size, oval in shape, the edges are serrated. The color of the leaf plates is bright green, with a bluish or bluish tinge.
The whiskers are green with a soft pink tint. Mustache formation is moderate, which is one of the advantages of Garland.
Strawberry Garland bears fruit continuously from May almost until October. The bushes are constantly covered with flower stalks, emerging ovaries and ripening berries. But it should be noted that for abundant fruiting, it is necessary to follow the rules of agricultural technology. Particular attention should be paid to timely feeding, because with this type of fruiting, the plant needs a lot of nutrients.
The originator of the variety, Govorova G.F., called this variety “curly”, and she had good reason for that. The first mustaches appear on the bushes within a few weeks after planting the Garland strawberries. It is on these mustaches that rosettes are formed, which are soon covered with many peduncles.
For this reason, the Garland can also be used for decorative purposes. Bright green bushes, covered with flowers and berries, growing in hanging planters, containers or flowerpots, attract attention and delight the eye. This variety is also suitable for growing in an upright position.
Flowers of both sexes are simultaneously present on the bushes, which is of great importance for pollination and the timely formation of berries.
The berries of strawberries Garland have a conical shape, bright red. The mass of fruits varies from 25 to 32 grams. The flesh is light pink, with a pronounced strawberry flavor. According to the taste characteristics, the fruits received a very high rating – 4,1 points.
The yield of remontant strawberries Garland, subject to the rules of agricultural technology, per season reaches up to 616 centners per 1 ha, or up to 1-1,2 kg per 1 bush. The berries tolerate transportation well, maintaining an excellent presentation and taste characteristics for a long time.
According to the description of the variety declared by the originator, the Garland strawberry has an average resistance to frost and drought, but does not respond well to waterlogging of the soil.
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing plants that every summer resident would like to have on his site, advantages and disadvantages are of great importance. The advantages of Garland strawberries, judging by the description of the variety, are difficult to overestimate:
- ease of cultivation;
- moderate mustache;
- long and abundant fruiting;
- high yield;
- excellent transportability with preservation of a trade dress and tastes.
Garland has only one drawback – strawberries are critical to waterlogging, which is the cause of plant diseases with fungal diseases.
Methods of reproduction
Strawberry Garland, according to the description of the variety and reviews of gardeners, reproduces perfectly in three ways:
- mustache;
- division of the bush;
- seeds.
In order to successfully grow strawberries and please loved ones with delicious, fragrant berries, it is important to know how, at what time of the year and how to cultivate this variety correctly.
Planting strawberries with a mustache or dividing the mother bush can be done both in spring and in the second half of August. Moreover, the first two breeding methods are the most common. Strawberry fruiting begins almost immediately after rooting rosettes.
When propagating from seeds, you will need a little more time and effort. In this case, it is important to observe a number of the following recommendations:
- pour a thin layer of drainage into the prepared containers and fill them 3/4 with soil;
- moisten the soil with a spray bottle and spread the strawberry seeds on the surface;
- put the container in a dark, cool place for 1-1,5 months;
- after the allotted time, remove the containers with seeds, lightly sprinkle with a thin layer of soil, irrigate with warm water and place on the windowsill for germination;
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- the air temperature during the germination of strawberry seeds should be at the level of + 18˚С + 22˚С. Planting should be watered 2-3 times a week.
After the strawberry seedlings grow up, they can be dived into separate containers or transplanted into open ground.
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How to choose the right planting material
The key to a plentiful and high-quality harvest is always the right choice of planting material. Before growing remontant strawberries Garland, pay attention to some of the nuances:
- the soil for growing strawberry seedlings should be loose and fertile, and also pass moisture well;
- strawberry bushes must be carefully sorted;
- on each seedling, a well-formed rosette and 3-4 full-fledged leaves are required;
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- the root system must be developed and formed;
- all seedlings should have a healthy, flowering appearance.
Strawberry seedlings that have a diseased appearance or a poorly developed root system will be sick for a long time after planting. And it is pointless to expect a good harvest from such plants.
Preparing the soil and site for planting
Proper soil preparation when growing strawberries is an important component of the future harvest. Therefore, it is necessary to approach this point with all care.
When growing strawberries in the open field, it is important to know that they grow well in almost any soil. The exceptions are loams and soils with a high content of peat.
The place for the Garland should be sunny and open. It is undesirable to plant strawberries in areas with close groundwater or where rain and melt water stagnate.
The site selected for planting must be dug up in advance and carefully to a depth of at least 25-30 cm. Before that, add to the soil:
- if the soils are acidified – wood ash in the amount of 0,5 buckets per 1 m²;
- if the earth is heavy – 3-4 kg of sand per 1 m²;
- if the soil is poor – humus or humus in the amount of 5-7 kg per 1 m².
Dig up the area and leave for 1,5-2 weeks for the soil to shrink. When growing strawberries Garland, it is advisable to raise the beds by 30-40 cm.
When and how to plant
You can start planting strawberries in the spring in the central regions and the Moscow region as early as late April – early May. In the south of Our Country, the recommended dates come 2-3 weeks earlier. But in the Urals or in Siberia, it is not worth planting strawberries in open ground before mid-May.
If you chose autumn for planting, then the ideal period is from the second half of August to the end of September. In this case, strawberry bushes will have enough time to take root and prepare for winter.
Garland strawberries should be planted in the early morning or after 17.00 hours. For better rooting, it is desirable that the weather is not too hot. In this case, you do not have to shade the landings.
In general, the rules for planting Garlands practically do not differ from the rules for planting strawberries of other varieties. The recommended landing pattern is 30 X 30 cm.
Landing holes should be spacious so that the root system is located freely in it. At the bottom of the hole, make a small mound, on which carefully place the roots of the strawberries. Fill the voids with soil. Lightly compact the soil at the base of the bush.
Pour abundantly with warm water. In the next few days, if the weather is hot outside, take care to shade the strawberry bushes.
When growing strawberries, Garland does not require special skills and abilities, and a novice gardener will be able to cope with this matter.
Growing and aftercare
Strawberry Garland, judging by the description of the variety, photos and reviews, is unpretentious in cultivation. Subsequent care of the beds will require minimal costs and consists in performing standard procedures for each summer resident:
- timely watering;
- regular feeding;
- loosening;
- preventive treatment against diseases and insects;
- weeding.
Strawberries need to be watered as the soil dries. Abundant watering plantings are not required. In this matter, it is important not to overdo it, since excessively moist soil is the first cause of fungal diseases.
Top dressings should be treated with all caution. Organic fertilizers, such as humus or humus, can feed strawberries no more than 1 time per month. Fertilize plantings with herbal infusions or a liquid solution of mullein 2 times a month.
Garland strawberries can be fertilized with mineral dressings 2-3 times a month. Before the appearance of the first flower stalks, feed plantings with nitrogen-based solutions, but during the fruiting period, preference should be given to compositions based on potassium and phosphorus.
Thanks to regular loosening, you will ensure sufficient air access to the root system, which will positively affect the growth and fruiting of strawberries.
Timely weeding will help protect strawberries from insect invasion and prevent the occurrence and spread of fungal diseases. Moreover, on clean beds, the yield of strawberries increases significantly.
Description of remontant strawberries Garland and cultivation agrotechnics speak of the ease of propagation of the variety, high yield, excellent taste of the fruit and unpretentiousness in care.
Scope of fruits
Fragrant and tasty strawberries of the Garland variety can be enjoyed not only fresh. Careful housewives will always find where you can use fresh berries just picked from the garden.
In addition to traditional strawberry jam, you can cook:
- juices, compotes, fruit drinks, smoothies;
- yoghurts and milk drinks with the addition of berries;
- jams, jams;
- dumplings with strawberries;
- pies and pies.
In addition to common dishes, Garland strawberries can be frozen whole or chopped. Drying is another way to preserve and prepare the harvest for the winter.
Conclusion
According to the description, reviews and photos, strawberries of the Garland variety are worthy of taking a place in the beds in almost every household plot. Stable fruiting throughout the season, a high appreciation of the taste of fruits, unpretentiousness in cultivation, a wide range of applications – these are just some of the advantages of this variety, which may help you make a choice in favor of Garland strawberries.