Description and characteristics of the strawberry variety Mice Schindler, planting and care
Mice Schindler's strawberries have been cultivated since the middle of the last century. The variety was obtained in Germany from the parental forms of the garden strawberry Luciida perfect and Johann Müller. Mice Schindler's strawberries are still relevant today. Growers appreciate and grow the variety for its wonderful berries with a delicious raspberry-strawberry flavor.
Description and characteristics
Late-ripening strawberry variety Mice Schindler is old (1930-1950), therefore, according to its characteristics, it is not suitable for industrial cultivation. In amateur gardening, it justifies itself. Professional tasters evaluate the taste of the pulp at all 5 points, this deserves respect.
The habitus of the strawberry bush Mice Schindler is low, there are few leaves, they are small in size, ribbed, dark green above, silvery below. A lot of whiskers are formed, some of them are remont. The flowers are unisexual, they do not have stamens. For pollination, a late-ripening pollinator variety is planted on the ridge.
Peduncles are high, do not lie on the ground. The size of the berries is medium, the shape is round, flat-round. The color is even, dark cherry. The consistency of the pulp is soft, delicate, light raspberry color, sweet taste with raspberry notes, strong aroma, strawberry-nutmeg.
The first year the fruits are larger (18-20 g), in the next 3 years they become smaller, weighing no more than 5-6 g. The yield of Mitsse Schindler is low: 300 g per bush, 800 g per 1 m². Fruits are eaten fresh and processed. According to reviews, Mice Schindler strawberries are not very good when frozen.
Positive and negative sides of strawberries
Before breeding the Mitsie Schindler variety, you need to study the description of the strawberry. Learn strengths, weaknesses. Both a plus and a minus of the variety can be considered a large number of mustaches. Plus - it is easy to propagate, you can build a small family business selling planting material.
A significant disadvantage of the variety is that it takes a lot of time to care for the bushes. In a neglected state with a large number of whiskers, the yield decreases, because the berries become smaller. Under unfavorable conditions and the absence of preventive measures, strawberry Mice Schindler rarely, but suffers from powdery mildew, gray rot, strawberry mite. The main threat to the strawberry ridge is brown spot.
The relative immunity to the fungus Marssonina petontillae can be considered a disadvantage of the variety, as well as the weak drought tolerance of the strawberry Mitse Schindler. With a lack of moisture, the yield drops significantly.Productivity also cannot be called the strength of the variety. It is increased by planting pollinating varieties in the garden (Pandora, Florence, Vicoda).
There are several advantages:
- winter hardiness;
- frost resistance;
- the ability to grow on any type of soil;
- the variety is suitable for growing in all climatic zones;
- good adaptation to the weather conditions of the region;
- the taste of the berry.
It is because of its special taste that this variety is still grown, despite its low yield.
The nuances of growing Mice Schindler
Agrotechnology of this variety of strawberries is difficult to call difficult. But for all the simplicity of care, its regularity is important. With a systematic approach to watering, fertilizing, and preventive measures, the yield is noticeably higher.
Landing site preparation
Preference is given to flat, well-lit areas of the garden (vegetable garden). Berries growing in the sun have a richer taste. Dolomite flour is added to the acidic soil for digging. Strawberries grow better in slightly acidic soil. Fertilizers are not used in the year of planting, they are introduced under the culture of the predecessor (carrots, onions, beets, cabbage).
Plant preparation
For planting, take healthy material. Seedling bushes should not have dry roots, leaves with spots. Before planting, each seedling is treated with Fitosporin. It destroys pathogenic fungi.
Disembarkation
Mice Schindler seedlings are planted in the evening on cloudy days. Use a 20 x 50 cm planting pattern. The holes are made to the size of the strawberry root. To each add a handful of humus and 1 tbsp. l. ash. Falling asleep, make sure that the apical bud sticks out of the ground. The ridge is well watered, covered with mulch (humus, peat).
Variety care rules
Everyone who has grown this variety notes a large number of mustaches. To keep the ridge in good condition, you have to remove them regularly. The mustache is left only on the mother liquor to obtain planting material.
Loosening and weeding
Strawberry beds are loosened at least 6 times per season. Do it shallow (2 cm) so as not to damage the roots. They lie in strawberries at a depth of 25 cm.The first time the land is cultivated in the spring. At the same time, all old whiskers and leaves are cut out, weeds are weeded, removing the roots of perennial plants.
Top dressing and watering
Mice Schindler reacts poorly to lack of moisture. The soil under the bushes should be moist, so it is often watered. Water consumption depends on the weather and soil structure. On average, 10-12 liters per 1 m² of water are consumed. It is recommended to water Mitsce Schindler's strawberries in the morning under the root with warm water.
Miche Schindler responds well to feeding. Can be used:
- infusion of herbs;
- infusion of bird droppings;
- infusion of mullein;
- complex fertilizers.
During bud formation, strawberries from Mice Schindler are fed with ammonium nitrate solution. 10 g of fertilizer is dissolved in a bucket of water (10 l). Be sure to feed with a liquid mullein (1:15) when the first berries appear.
Mulching
Different materials are used as mulch (bark, dry lawn grass, straw, hay, sawdust). Form a layer at least 6 cm thick. Mulch facilitates strawberry care and saves water. Moisture from the soil evaporates slowly, the soil does not overheat, the berries are clean.
On beds with mulch, strawberries are less likely to get sick. There is no excessive moisture, so there are no conditions for the spread of pathogenic fungi. Organic mulch supports soil fertility. Re-cooking, it increases the thickness of the humus layer.
Under it earthworms live well. They loosen the soil, enrich it with the products of their vital activity.
Winter cleaning
The variety is winter-hardy and frost-hardy, but the ridges are usually prepared for winter. In regions with little snow, shelter is the only protection against frost. Mice Schindler strawberry bushes can withstand 35-degree frosts only with a covering layer.
In the absence of snow cover, the roots die at -8 ° C. In order not to stimulate the growth of young shoots, strawberries are not covered early. They are waiting for the first frosts and a persistent drop in temperature. The bushes for the winter are covered with fallen leaves, several layers of non-woven material.
Prevention and treatment of diseases
Mice Schindler's strawberry plantings suffer from brown spot. Symptoms of a fungal infection are dark spots. They appear everywhere. The fungus affects flowers, leaves, whiskers, berries. With timely treatment, strawberries can be saved.
The causative agent of brown spot is activated during fruiting. The peak is in August, September. The fungus is active when temperatures are above 0 ° C, dormant in winter, and continues to multiply in spring.
The bush is uprooted and destroyed if the affected area of the aboveground part is large. The remaining plants are fed with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers:
- ammophoska;
- superphosphate;
- ammonium phosphate;
- potassium sulfate;
- ash.
To prevent fungal infection in the spring (before flowering), the ridges are sprayed with a copper-containing preparation. Bordeaux mixture or copper oxychloride. The processing is repeated after picking the berries.
Protection against insect pests
Strawberries have a lot of pests. Weevils, strawberry mites and other insects. The fruits, flowers and leaves of strawberries suffer from the weevil and its larvae. You can find out about the pest by the fallen buds, many holes on the surface of the leaves.
They fight insects with chemicals and safe folk remedies. Preventive treatments are carried out in the spring after the snow melts. Strawberry bushes are treated with chemistry before flowering and after picking berries. The drugs are used:
- "Spark";
- Fitoverm;
- "Karbofos";
- "Corsair".
Reproduction
The variety is propagated vegetatively by dividing the bush or mustache. The mustache is taken of the 1st order and only from healthy, productive bushes. The selected sockets are pressed to the ground with a wire rod, an electrode. It takes about 2 weeks to root. Children are separated from the mother bush, transplanted to the ridge later. The bushes should get stronger a little.
Strawberry bushes are divided in spring, summer and September. Uterine bushes are selected and marked during fruiting. Their yield and appearance are assessed. Take 4 year old plants. The bush is divided according to the algorithm:
- the bush is dug in with a shovel from 4 sides, taken out;
- cleaned of dry leaves;
- the roots are dipped in water;
- after softening the earthen coma, they are divided into horns, the double horns are cut in the middle into 2 parts;
- cut out old (dark) roots, young (light) do not touch;
- the leaves are shortened by half.
Mice Schindler's cuttings are grown in a school or pots.
Harvesting and storage rules
Finding out that the berries are ripe is not difficult. They acquire an even dark cherry color. They are not suitable for long-term storage. During transportation, the soft pulp wrinkles. You need to pick berries carefully.
The crop is usually eaten fresh, and the surplus is recycled. Mice Schindler's strawberries make delicious jams and preserves. Berries are not suitable for compotes and freezing. But they are in great demand in the market. The variety ripens in the 2-3rd decade of July.
Mice Schindler's strawberry bed at the dacha will definitely not be superfluous. It is always pleasant to enjoy fresh berries of an unusual taste and taste aromatic strawberry jam.
