Description and characteristics of the strawberry variety Lord, cultivation and reproduction
Strawberries are a favorite berry of gardeners and people who often eat fruits. The variety of varieties allows you to choose something for yourself, depending on the climatic characteristics and taste characteristics. One of the most common strawberry varieties is Lord.
Description and characteristics of the variety
They recognize the Lord by the appearance of the bush, berries and yield. There are also many other things to know about a Lord.
Bushes
Deep green strawberry leaves. They have the correct rounded shape. The leaves are adorned with strong and durable stems. At the end of the season, the leaves change their color to red with orange notes. In early summer, the bushes are abundantly covered with foliage, which decreases over time.
Flowers and berries
The Lord's fruits have a typical strawberry color - red. If ripe berries are not picked off and left on the bushes, they become burgundy. The strawberry is shaped like a thick cone. Picking the first berries pleases with a bountiful harvest.
At the end of the season, the last ripening berries are very small.
Strawberry yield
During the fruiting season, up to 1.6 kg of berries are harvested from one bush. Strawberries have a delicate flesh, but not mushy. The berries are juicy, firm, sweet, with deep-seated seeds.
Transportability
Despite the small percentage of softness, the fruits do not flow during transportation. To transport berries over long distances, they use a certain trick. For transportation, strawberries are picked that have not fully matured. Ponytails are left on the fruits, which also slows down spoilage.
Pros and cons of Strawberry Lord
The garden variety has the following advantages:
- bears fruit for a long time;
- forms the number of whiskers required for reproduction;
- does not require careful maintenance;
- is not attacked by parasites and diseases;
- the peduncles are very strong, which allows them to withstand the heaviest berries;
- due to winter hardiness, it can withstand low temperatures in the winter season.
Among the many advantages, there are also disadvantages. Good development and high yields are obtained by feeding at least 2 times per season. Every single bush needs a lot of space. Therefore, a lot of space is allocated for the beds.
Landing nuances
Disembarkation of the Lord is a simple procedure.Requires a person to follow certain rules.
Seat selection
The Lord feels best on sloping terrain. The sprouts take root well in the soil fertilized with humus. Strawberries will not survive if planted in lowlands. In such places, the bushes do not have enough sunlight, which directly affects the formation of fruits. The Lord's disembarkation takes place in the spring.
Soil preparation
Watering the soil with an ammonia solution protects against the destructive effects of microorganisms that provoke the appearance of diseases. The liquid purchased in specialized stores is poured over the soil.
If there are a large number of weeds on the plots, they are disposed of by spraying. Disembarkation is carried out in wet ground, but not wet.
Disembarkation scheme and time
The favorable period for planting strawberries is August-September. The bushes have time to take root and take root well, which will protect them from frost. It will not be a mistake if summer residents plant strawberries in the spring.
Most often, they use two landing schemes:
- on the ridges;
- staggered.
The first option is suitable for areas with waterlogged soil. Preparing the landing site, make a strip up to 1 m wide. Grooves are formed along the edges, which contribute to the discharge of excess water.
Having chosen the second scheme, gardeners prepare the site in advance. They dig up the soil, pull out weeds, loosen and level. Places of bushes are marked on the site, and if necessary, align the landings using a rope. The soil is covered with a foil with holes for the plants. When planning the scheme, at least 25 cm of free space is left between the holes.
Strawberry planting technology
When planting bushes in the ground, make sure that the border of the transition of the root system into the trunk is at the same level with the ground. When landing, use a one-line or two-line method. As a rule, gardeners plant the Lord in a checkerboard pattern. The landing technology is very easy and will be clear to everyone.
A hole is dug to a depth of 8-16 cm, watered with water, a seedling is set on the bottom and buried in soil, which remained as a result of pulling out a hole. As soon as the soil is compacted, the sprout is watered. If desired, a layer of mulch is formed around the bush.
How to care for strawberries
It's no secret that any plant needs care and maintenance. Procedures such as watering, loosening, weeding, and fertilizing affect yields.
Watering and feeding
The lord needs regular watering, but it shouldn't be abundant. The bushes are most saturated with moisture at the stage of berry ripening. So that they do not need water, they install drip irrigation or a sprinkler system.
The lord loves fertilizers based on organic "products." For this purpose, use chicken manure or humus. If you regularly apply fertilizers, the bushes will delight you with a rich harvest.
Mulching
One of the most common desires for strawberry growers is to reduce grooming time. In this case, the layer of mulch laid after planting is useful. They can serve as a film or spruce branches.
The mulch layer keeps moisture in the ground. Weeds do not grow in areas of soil that are not in contact with open air. During the season, excess antennae are periodically removed so that they do not draw out all the nutrients from the bushes.
Weeding and loosening
The soil surface needs a loosening procedure after frequent watering. Various tools are used for this. Careful weeding and dry irrigation will allow moisture and fertilizer to penetrate the root system.
Reproduction
The Lord's breeding methods are the division of the bush, tendrils and seeds.
Mustache
The tendril of a young strawberry bush is considered suitable for reproduction if the sprout has at least 2 leaves and a root 1.5 cm long. Antennae from the mother bush are planted on a separate bed, abundantly fertilized.
Seeds
Dried seeds are suitable for seedlings. The material is collected by hand from strawberries plucked from their own garden. The resulting sprouts are planted in separate containers, after which they are transferred to a permanent place.
Transplanting bushes
This breeding method is suitable if the strawberry bushes have reached 3 years of age. They have a large and healthy root. The bush itself looks well developed. The division is done in spring or autumn.
The strawberry bushes are dug up, cut in half and planted in the dug holes. This breeding method is the easiest procedure, but it has one significant drawback. The varietal characteristics of strawberries are not always transmitted, so it is used very rarely.
Major diseases and pests
Strawberries rarely get sick. As a rule, these are common diseases that also affect vegetable crops. Preparations will help from pests and diseases if they are used on time and strictly adhere to the instructions in the instructions.
Harvesting and storage
How the strawberries will feel on the road depends on the correct harvesting of fruits and the time allotted for picking berries. Storage space also plays an important role.
How to pick berries correctly
The best time is morning after the dew drops have dried. Collection in the evening is also possible. The strawberries are cut with scissors to preserve the stem. This is very important if a person wants the berries to stand a little and not lose their presentation.
If they pick strawberries in order to eat them in the very near future, do it by hand. The stem is cut off from the berries while still in the garden.
Strawberry storage specifics Lord
Strawberries do not boil, retains their integrity in juices and compotes. Stores well at low temperatures - freezing. Along with the shape, taste is preserved. Does not undergo deformation in a candied form.
Strawberries, which are intended for transportation, are prepared in advance. The collected berries are placed in one layer in plastic or wood boxes. The bottom of the container is covered with a special cloth for transportation.
Strawberry Lord is a great option for a garden plot and large areas. The variety is suitable for cultivation for own use and for sale. The lord is not afraid of frost, pests and diseases. If you follow all the rules for planting and leaving, the Lord will delight with the harvest for several years in a row.
