Description and characteristics of strawberry varieties Sudarushka, planting scheme and care
Almost everyone loves large juicy strawberries. This is a real treat for adults and children. There are hundreds of different types of garden strawberries, one of the most popular among gardeners is the Sudarushka variety.
Description of strawberries Sudarushka and its characteristics
This variety is the result of crossing two other types of strawberries (Roxana and Festivalnaya). The fruits grow quite large - 12 g each, some can reach 30-35 g. They have an oval shape with a pointed end. The neck on the berry is practically absent. The taste is sweet and sour, the fruits have a pleasant characteristic aroma. The strawberry bush Sudarushka is semi-sprawling and strong, the formation of a mustache is moderate. The variety belongs to the mid-season.
Pros and cons of the variety
The advantages of this strawberry variety include the following:
- It is resistant to disease.
- Has high taste characteristics.
- Gives high yields (up to 72 centners per hectare).
- The bushes have good drought tolerance.
Unfortunately, the Sudarushka strawberry can be infested with pests.
Features of growing a plant
The gardener needs to have an idea of the features of caring for the bushes of this type of garden strawberry, which will increase its yield.
Pick up time and seat selection
The strawberry variety Sudarushka loves well-lit places. It grows well on fertile black earth soils. You can plant bushes of this type in late August - early September. It is good to first add peat to the ground.
If the soil is poor, then it is better to prepare it in the fall by adding organic fertilizers, and plant strawberries in the spring.
Preparation of planting material
Strawberry seeds can be prepared on their own by collecting them in advance from a bush or bought in appropriate stores. If you plan to plant part of the root system, then it is done immediately. It is allowed to store parts of the root or seedlings for several days. In this case, they are wrapped in a damp cloth. The seedlings should be kept cool.
Planting process
Before planting Sudarushka strawberries, holes 6-7 cm deep are pre-dug in the selected area and moistened. Then the seedlings are placed there, the roots are covered with earth and slightly pressed.
Gardeners use 4 traditional ways to plant strawberry bushes:
- Carpet. The antennae are not cut off from the bushes, thereby allowing them to freely multiply throughout the territory. With this method, the plants independently create a natural layer of mulch.Convenience lies in the fact that you do not need to cut off the mustache, as well as mulch and loosen the soil. However, in this case, the strawberries may not be as large as with other methods.
- Planting in rows. One of the most famous ways. The seedlings are placed in one row at a distance of 40 cm from each other. The disadvantage is the need for constant loosening of the soil and removal of weeds, you also need to break off the strawberry tendrils.
- Planting with bushes. With this planting, the strawberry harvest will be good, and the berries themselves will be large. The disadvantages include the same factors as in the previous method.
- Planting by nests. It is a hexagon of seedlings, inside which another bush grows. This method provides high yields.
Culture care
Strawberry care is a very important point on which the final result depends.
Top dressing
If the soil on which the strawberries grow is black soil, then the bushes will need minimal feeding. In spring, plants will additionally need fertilizer containing nitrogen. This can be a solution of chicken manure. You can also sprinkle 40 nitrate granules on 1 square meter. Dissolving in water, they penetrate the ground and feed the bushes. Before the first flowers appear, you need to make a top dressing containing potassium. To do this, 35 granules are scattered over 1 square meter.
Watering
Watering the strawberries should be sufficient.In hot weather, water should be done either in the morning or after sunset to avoid burns on the plant.
Mulching the garden
This will help keep the roots of strawberries from drying out, and will also hinder the growth of weeds. The cover also regulates evaporation while allowing sufficient oxygen to flow to the roots.
This type of garden strawberry tolerates mulching well. Mulch can be:
- Peat.
- Sawdust.
- Straw.
The layer also protects the bushes from damage by rodents.
Cleaning bushes and garden beds
In the spring, it is necessary to remove dried leaves and shoots from last year's strawberry bushes. You will also have to remove the layer of mulch placed on the beds in the fall. She has already fulfilled her purpose, protecting plants from frost in winter.In addition, during this time, a large number of pests and their larvae have accumulated in it, so it is necessary to remove not only the mulch, but also the first 3 cm of soil.Loosening of the soil around the bushes is carried out to a depth of 6-7 cm.
Preparation for wintering
The strawberry variety Sudarushka tolerates winter well, however, to prevent freezing, it is better to prepare the bushes for the onset of cold weather. In autumn they can be covered with a thick layer of sawdust or straw.
Diseases and pests
Sudarushka has good resistance to most fungal diseases, however, preventive treatment with solutions that can resist the appearance of rot should be carried out. The seedlings are sprayed with Bordeaux liquid or another agent containing copper.
Strawberry Sudarushka is susceptible to some pests. It:
- strawberry mite;
- weevil.
To cope with these insects will help insecticide preparations ("Iskra", "Akarin").Strawberries need to be processed twice in the entire season: the first time - before flowering, the second - after harvest.
Propagation of strawberries
The most famous way to propagate strawberries is with a mustache. However, to preserve varietal qualities, several important rules should be observed. If the bush bore fruit, then its mustache will be weak, and the variety will partially lose its qualities. For reproduction, the strongest bushes should be selected in the spring and not allowed to bear fruit. You need to break off the buds that are tied. Then the strawberries will direct all their forces to the growth of shoots. The formed strong mustache is tilted to the ground and slightly sprinkled with earth.After 25 days, the plant will take root in this place and form a new rosette. Over time, it is dug up and transferred to a new place.
You can use seeds for propagation. They are placed in prepared moistened soil; there is no need to cover them with earth. The containers with the planted seeds are covered with foil. This is done in the first decade of March, in April the first shoots appear. Seedlings are transplanted into the ground in May.
When using this method, it must be borne in mind that when pollinating sprouts, pollen from other varieties can get on the plant.
For planting by dividing the root, a strong plant is chosen at the age of 3-4 years. The soil is well moistened, and then the plant is dug up and divided into separate parts. You need to divide the root after fruiting is complete. To preserve varietal qualities, it is better to use mustache or part of the root propagation.
Cleaning and storage
The bushes will bear fruit within 3-4 weeks. It is recommended to collect berries from them together with the stalk - this significantly increases the shelf life of the fruits. When stored in a cool dry place, they can be stored for up to 2 weeks without damage. This berry can be considered universal for its purpose. It is suitable for fresh consumption, but also suitable for any kind of canning, as well as freezing.
