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Strawberry San Andreas: variety description
The San Andreas strawberry is one of those rare varieties that bear fruit continuously from the beginning of June until the first frost. Such varieties delight gardeners with a good harvest; over the summer, more than 1 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush. But the care of strawberries also requires a special one.
Description of the strawberry variety “San Andreas”
The San Andreas strawberry variety shown in the photo was bred by American breeders at the University of California. It got its name in honor of a small American town. In appearance, the berry resembles the “Albion” strawberry, which breeders used to obtain the variety. It is conical in shape, red in color with orange flesh and a pleasant aroma. The berry has a sweet taste with a sour note, the average weight is 30-35 grams.
Ripe San Andreas strawberries have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a wonderful aroma.
Strawberry bushes bear fruit from June to the first autumn frosts. In greenhouse conditions, the fruiting period can be extended
A bush with a lot of leaves has a compact appearance. The plant is resistant to various diseases and pests, but can be affected by aphids and spider mites. The flower stalks are erect and powerful, they hold the ripening crop well, so the berries, even after rain, remain clean and are not affected by gray rot.
Strawberry seedlings are best planted in August or September to harvest the next summer. Self-breeding of this variety is difficult due to its weak ability to form a mustache. Plants grown on agrofibre give a good harvest.
Strawberry “San Andreas” does not tolerate drought, requires constant watering. It is best to use drip irrigation. For the formation of berries during the summer, the plant needs constant feeding with complex fertilizers.
Berries harvested in July and August are not suitable for long transport. Due to the heat, the pulp loses its elasticity, and such strawberries can be sold only near the place of their cultivation. In September-October, the berries become firm and mature.
Strawberries must be covered for the winter. She does not have time to prepare for frost due to continuous fruiting, therefore, in the absence of shelter, it freezes.
The San Andreas strawberry is a wonderful variety that is profitable to grow commercially and as a delicacy for your family. Thanks to continuous fruiting, the crop can be harvested from it all summer, but you also need to take care of it more carefully than the usual varieties of short daylight hours.