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Strawberry Ada is a remontant variety with large berries. Gardeners appreciated the culture obtained by German breeders. The berries of Ada strawberries are tasty, juicy, with a bright strawberry smell. They are used fresh, as well as for winter preparations.
History of origin
The remontant strawberry Ada was bred in Germany in the pre-war years. Much later, she came to Our Country, where gardeners in various parts of the country began to grow it with pleasure. The variety is remontant, with two waves of crop formation.
Characteristics and description of Ada strawberries
Ada strawberries are a popular variety among gardeners in Our Country. The variety is self-fertile, so it gives a stable crop.
The bushes of the culture are spreading, reaching a height of 15-20 cm. The foliage is green, without gloss. The flowers are white, formed on peduncles at the level of the leaves or slightly higher.
Appearance and taste of berries
Ada strawberries are bright red, with a noticeable sheen
Fruiting occurs on the main bushes and mustaches. The first berries are enlarged, each weighing about 20 g. Subsequent smaller ones. The average weight of berries is 8–15 g. The shape is oval or conical. The flesh is light pink, friable, with a bright core. The taste is pleasant, sweet, with a slight sourness.
Flowering period, ripening period and yield
Ada is remontant, so it blooms twice a season
The first time the flowers appear in May, 5-7 days earlier than in garden varieties. The second time flowering occurs in July. Fruiting lasts from spring to the first autumn frosts.
The yield of the variety is not very high. About 130 kg can be collected from one hundred square meters. Therefore, Ada strawberries are rarely grown commercially. But in home courtyards it can often be found. The culture is in demand because of the long fruiting.
Frost resistance
According to the description of the originator, the variety is frost-resistant, but in regions with unfavorable conditions it requires shelter for the winter. Without a thick layer of mulch, it does not freeze out only in the southern regions. In a temperate climate, bushes must be covered from frost with improvised materials. You can use dry foliage, peat, spruce branches.
Disease and pest resistance
Ada strawberries are not particularly disease resistant
The variety is not immune to white spot. Fungal disease affects foliage. With gray rot, there is a danger of losing almost the entire crop. The disease occurs in cool and damp weather.
For spraying, chemical, biological and folk remedies are used. Chemicals are toxic, so they are rarely used. When working with harmful substances, personal protective equipment is used: glasses, respirators, rubber gloves. Of the chemicals, the following are considered effective: Fundazol, Intavir, Bordeaux liquid.
Biological products Fitosporin, Trichodermin are non-toxic to humans. They help fight fungal diseases of the culture.
Strawberry mites are the main danger for Hell’s strawberries. They appear in warm and humid weather. Insects do not gnaw the berries, but suck the juices from the bushes. This adversely affects the appearance of strawberries, and also reduces the formation of berries. For the treatment of bushes from ticks, acaricidal agents are used. Spraying is carried out several times per season:
- in early spring, when foliage actively appears on the bushes;
- in period buttoning;
- after the appearance of the ovaries;
- in autumn, after the last berries have been harvested.
Thiovit Jet, Aktellik, Karbofos, Vertimek, Fitoverm, etc. are suitable for processing.
In early spring, you can use the treatment of bushes with boiling water. Carry out the procedure until new foliage appears. Water heated to 70 ° C is poured into the center of the bush. This allows you to kill ticks that come out after hibernation at a soil temperature of about +5 ° C.
Strawberry weevil – a small pest 2–3 mm long
The insect hibernates under leaf litter, eats young leaves in spring, and lays eggs inside the bud.
The sawfly is also dangerous for strawberries. It damages the leaves, gnawing them to the state of lace. The plant is weakened and may suffer from fungal or viral infections.
Slugs are a danger to berries. They eat fruits that are on the ground. Slugs are harvested by hand, and in case of mass appearance, the soil is sprinkled with needles or crushed nut shells.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Ada strawberries are valued by gardeners for long-term fruiting and fragrant berries.
The variety has a lot of positive qualities. But before planting, you should also familiarize yourself with the shortcomings of the culture.
Advantages | Cons |
Extended fruiting | Low yield |
large berries | In the second wave, strawberries are much smaller than in the first. |
Pleasant taste | in need of care |
Fruit versatility | Disease and pest resistance |
strawberry flavor | In regions with little snowy winters and adverse conditions, it needs shelter |
Good frost resistance |
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Self-fertility |
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Peculiarities of growing
Hell’s strawberry is a photophilous plant. Therefore, open areas are chosen for growing crops. The soil should be loose and fertile. Clay areas for Ada strawberries are not suitable.
Between the bushes leave 30-40 cm, between rows – 50-60 cm.
Remontant varieties are demanding on growing conditions and care. Cultivation Features:
- If you need to get a re-harvest a little earlier, then you should remove the first spring flower stalks. This procedure allows you to achieve larger berries of the second wave.
- Regular fruiting leads to the fact that the life of the bushes is reduced. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of updating the beds. Do this in the second or third season after planting the first bushes. Strawberries of this variety give a lot of whiskers, so there are no problems with reproduction. But the process cannot be left to chance either.
Strong thickening of the beds contributes to the development of fungal diseases
- Timely application of top dressing allows you to increase productivity, as well as extend the life of the bushes.
- Good predecessors for Ada strawberries: garlic, carrots, beans, peas, radishes, beets, onions. A bed after potatoes, cucumbers, eggplants is not the best option for culture.
Conclusion
Strawberry Ada is a large-fruited variety with stretched fruiting. With proper care, it gives two harvests per season. Not suitable for commercial cultivation, as no more than 300 g of strawberries are obtained from each bush. Berries are used fresh and for winter harvesting.
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