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Strawberries are loved and grown by many gardeners in the country. There are so many varieties of this berry now that it is difficult to count. Such a variety allows everyone to choose strawberries to their liking. There are varieties with giant, large and small berries. They can be sweet or sour in taste. Some varieties have compact bushes, while others are curly. But the main criteria when choosing strawberries are yield indicators, unpretentiousness in care and growing conditions, and resistance to diseases.
Strawberry variety “Lord” is one of the best options. It grows well in different climatic regions. This variety is famous for its unsurpassed taste and unpretentiousness. Below in the article we will consider the description, reviews and photos of the Lord strawberry variety. We will also see how to properly plant and grow it.
Characteristic of the variety
This variety boasts fairly large berries. Also Lord is famous for its high resistance to weather conditions. Bushes endure autumn and spring frosts. Seedlings do not freeze in winter, and also have a high immunity to diseases. This strawberry is undemanding to care, so its cultivation will not take you much effort.
Subject to all the rules of care, you can grow incredibly large berries, each of which weighs about 100 gamma. The shape of the fruit is conical. Strawberries have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a pronounced aroma. Strawberry color is bright red. Bushes erect, tall. Each bush grows up to 50 cm in height. Peduncles are strong, but during fruiting they need a garter.
A mustache is formed from the mother bush, on which individual seedlings begin to form. They grow very quickly, so growing seedlings is not difficult. After separating the outlet, place the seedling in a cool, dark place where it will be stored until planting.
The main advantage of the Lord variety is its longevity. Properly caring for the bushes, you can extend the ability to bear fruit by as much as 10 years. These are very good indicators. Usually strawberries should be changed every 4 years. In addition, even after 5 or 8 years, yields will not decrease.
The fruiting period is quite long. The first fruits can be harvested in early June. Closer to mid-July, the fruits will become less and less. Each rosette can hold about 5-6 berries. They are all large, almost the same size.
Planting seedlings and care
Strawberry Lord does not grow well in damp marshy soil. Strawberries love sunny places. Such conditions allow you to grow delicious and beautiful strawberries. Only in well-lit beds can high yields be achieved. It is worth taking the choice of beds with great responsibility. In the wrong place, the berries will be very small.
Now that the site for growing strawberries has been selected, you can begin to prepare it. The first step is to clear the bed of weeds and the remains of last year’s plants. Next, the soil should be treated with an ammonia solution. Thus, you can get rid of pests and pathogens of various diseases.
You can not immediately start planting seedlings. It is necessary to wait until the soil dries out a little. Since this variety has rather large bushes, it must be planted in a checkerboard pattern. Plants grow quickly, so there should be enough space in the garden.
Many gardeners plant the Lord variety “under the film.” This is a good strawberry planting method that makes it much easier to care for the bushes. To do this, you need to purchase a piece of polyethylene the same size as a bed with strawberries. It is spread over the surface of the soil. Then holes are made directly in the film at the right distance. Holes are made in the holes for planting seedlings. Seedlings are buried so that the upper part of the plant is above the film. Planting “under the film” also greatly facilitates the collection of fruits.
Strawberries can be planted in early spring or autumn before frost. Keep in mind that the seedlings must take root well in a new place, otherwise it will simply freeze at the first frost. It is better to plant everything in August – September or in the spring after the night frosts finally stop.
Strawberry Lord especially needs watering from the beginning of growth until the ripening of the first fruits. Then the number and abundance of watering can be reduced. Some gardeners use drip irrigation systems for this purpose. In addition, plants need regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds.
Feeding of strawberries
For fertilizing strawberries, it is best to use organic fertilizers. Such substances have a very positive effect on growth and fruiting. In addition, they are always available for owners of summer cottages or residents of rural areas. When fertilizing, you should focus on the fertility of the soil and the characteristics of the strawberry variety.
To facilitate the care of strawberries, many carry out soil mulching. Mulch retains moisture in the soil and prevents weeds from growing. During weeding and removal of weeds, mustaches must be plucked from the bushes. They take away the strength of plants, which are so necessary for the process of fruit formation.
Advantages of the variety
As you know, caring for strawberries is not the easiest thing to do. However, all the efforts made will be rewarded in the form of beautiful and tasty berries. In the case of Lord strawberries, the following advantages can be noted:
- pleasant sweet-sour taste;
- pronounced strawberry aroma;
- rich red color of berries;
- large fruits.
Conclusion
As we can see from the description of the Lord strawberry variety, this is an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners in this business. By planting it on your site, you get not only large and tasty berries, but also a guarantee that the bushes will not need to be changed for the next 10 years. With proper care, strawberries will bear fruit well without losing their taste. Gardeners note that the first berries are the sweetest. It is also very important to carry out regular top dressing of the bushes. This will allow you to get larger fruits. You can make your task even easier by mulching the soil or building a drip irrigation system for the beds. Thus, all the main work will be done without your participation.
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