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Strawberries with their taste attract gardeners from many regions, different in climatic conditions. Breeding scientists made sure that people from different regions could enjoy the taste of strawberries grown on their site. The inhabitants of Siberia did not remain offended, because there are varieties suitable for growing in this harsh (in the climatic aspect) region.
Choosing a variety for Siberia
Such varieties should have some properties:
- be hardy enough to survive the winters of the region;
- recover well after losing leaves;
- have immunity to diseases and pests of the region (strawberry mites and fruit rot);
- have sufficient yield, high-quality berries suitable for transportation.
It is clear that all properties cannot be placed in one “ideal” variety, but it must meet several criteria. There are varieties that, in terms of their qualities, are suitable for growing in Siberia, and there are several specially bred ones, and then we will give a brief description of the suitable ones.
Optimal varieties for growing
Amulet
It belongs to varieties of medium-early ripening of non-repairable strawberries, it is also worth noting that it is dessert. The berries are dark red in color, regular conical or obtusely shaped, quite large (they can reach a mass of 25-30 g), so the yield from a bush can reach two kilograms. The fruits reach amicably, have a sweet taste.
They are used for different purposes: for freezing, canning, but it is best to use it fresh. They are quite suitable for transportation, because at the same time they do not choke and do not let the juice out. Resistant to diseases, especially fungal, not affected by strawberry mites, winter-hardy. Autumn planting is not recommended, as it negatively affects yield. Forms little mustache.
Berdskaya Early
As the name suggests, the ripening period is early, it belongs to non-repairable varieties. Berries of medium size, in the range of 15-20 g, red or, if I may say so, matte red, round-conical in shape, can be sweet, but most have a sweet and sour taste.
The use of berries is dessert. Productivity is high and stable, but only with impeccable care. It is recommended to grow under a film cover, an average number of mustaches is formed.
Darenka
Darenka is a variety of early non-repairable strawberries, a merit of breeders. The berries are medium (15-20 g), rich red in color with slightly gleaming skin, sweet and sour taste, obtuse in shape. Regarding the appearance of the bush, it is worth noting large wide leaves of pale green color, many mustaches of medium thickness appear.
It is widely used for commercial purposes (not least because of the very early ripening of the fruits, which are the first to appear on the shelves). It does not require special agrotechnical conditions, but regular watering and timely top dressing are required.
It perfectly resists fungal diseases, harmful insects, also tolerates low air temperatures with a bang, and most importantly, it has a fairly high yield.
Kama
A variety of early ripening of Polish origin, which appeared as a result of crossing Zenga Zengana and Kavalier, the name Black Prince is common among the people. The plant produces brilliant bright red berries during technical ripeness, which darken to a burgundy hue when fully ripe (also with taste: first sour berries later become sweet).
The fruits are large – 25-35 g, ribbed and with a distinct neck, have a regular round-rhombic shape, the pulp is dense and juicy. The bushes of the plant develop well, form a lot of dark green leaves and few whiskers (but the whiskers are very powerful). The yield is over 1 kg per bush. There are disadvantages: it is often exposed to brown and white spotting (in this case, modern chemicals will come to the rescue). Differs in resistance to low temperatures and drought resistance.
Maryshka
The mid-early variety, bred by Czech specialists, when grown under a film, ripens on a par with the early ones. A distinctive feature is large, elongated (sometimes almost rectangular) dark berries, the weight of which is 25-25 grams, in total, a crop weighing up to one and a half kilograms can be harvested from a bush.
The taste of the fruit is sweet, with a strong aroma, but not very juicy. Due to the compactness of the bush, flower stalks do not lie on the ground, but are located above the leaves, so it is very convenient to pick berries. A mustache is formed a little. Plants of this variety are resistant to spotting, rot, mites, aphids. It tolerates both drought and cold well.
Omsk early
The variety was obtained by crossing the Idun and Novinka varieties, the breeding was carried out by specialists from the Siberian Research Institute of Agriculture, especially for cultivation in the West Siberian region. Refers to early varieties. Weakly affected by diseases.
The yield is high. Berries are red or pink in color, weighing 10-15 g, blunt-conical, sometimes rounded, taste sweet and sour, have a strong aroma. The bush is medium tall, with many leaves, few rosettes, while the peduncles are always below the level of the leaves. Not afraid of low temperatures, not damaged by strawberry bushes, fungal diseases.
Pavlovchanka
variety of early ripening. At first it gives relatively large red or pink fruits weighing up to 25 g, but then the berries become smaller and smaller, no more than 10 g, while they are of an indefinite irregular shape (most likely blunt-conical). The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet and sour with a pleasant smell. Since the yield is not impressive, it is not suitable for mass cultivation.
The bushes are tall, with many leaves, the flower stalks are medium, there are many mustaches, they have an average drought resistance, but are winter-hardy. They are not subject to verticillium wilt, but are sometimes affected by spotting or gray mold.
Tanya
The variety was bred at the Novosibirsk Zonal Fruit and Berry Experimental Station. I. V. Michurina. Calmly tolerates droughts and frosts, ripens in medium terms. Weakly damaged by fungal diseases, insects. The bush, as in the rest of the “Siberian” varieties, is powerful, well leafy, there are few whiskers and rosettes. The berries are small in size – 10-15 g, obtuse in shape, which are formed on thin stalks.
The taste is sweet and sour, the color is dark red with a gleaming skin, quite juicy. The yield is average. One of the few varieties that are recommended for cultivation in the West Siberian region.
Festival Chamomile
Festival Chamomile is one of the most successful varieties bred by Ukrainian scientists in the field of breeding. Ripens in medium terms. The first berries are very large, on average about 40 g, very attractive in appearance – bright red in color with a shiny skin.
The appearance matches the taste – the berries are very sweet, as they gain sugar content as they ripen, they have a rich smell. The shape is round-conical, with a short wide neck, the flesh is dense and juicy. The variety is distinguished by its versatility and high yield, during the season there is a huge demand for it (it is worth noting that the berries do not choke during transportation). Resistant to various spotting and other diseases, absolutely good in winter and periods of drought.
Junia Smides
Latvian variety of medium maturity. A distinctive feature is the variety is self-pollinated. Peduncles are located at the level of the leaves, there are not very many rosettes. Berries are red in color with a shiny surface, can reach a weight of 30 g, but usually much less, about 15-20 g. The taste can be sweet or sweet and sour, a strong aroma is noticeable.
The winter hardiness of the variety is average, the yield with good care can reach 2 kilograms per m2. Resistant to various diseases.
Choosing the right strawberry variety for growing in the Siberian region is a rather important factor, but do not forget that any fruit plants (especially strawberries !!!) require constant care, and with enough work it is fashionable to get a satisfactory harvest from any variety.
Video “Varieties of strawberry varieties”
Video with a brief description of the main varieties of strawberries. Planting tips on how to have a crop of strawberries throughout the season.
