Strawberry variety "Tsaritsa": detailed characteristics and features of growing the variety

Strawberry is considered one of the most beloved berries of all. That is why breeders do not stop and bring new varieties that have more improved quality. Strawberry "Tsarina" is such a magnificent berry of Russian selection. This article focuses on strawberries (strawberries) "Tsarina", the description of this variety with photos, as well as the features of cultivation.

Features grade

This strawberry variety grows in the form of a bush, has an average leafiness of green color and a small amount of flowers that are at the level of the bush or under the leaves. Antennae are reddish in color and have many straight hairs.

The berries are medium-large, conical in shape, expanded at the base, weighing about 40 g. They have a smooth surface and a rich red color.The flesh is juicy, elastic, has a sweet-sour taste.

Variety refers to frost resistant and can withstand temperatures from -25 ° C to -40 ° C under snow, and up to -22 ° C without snow. This is a plant of short daylight. Actively gives the crop for 2-3 years. From one bush can collect up to 3 kg of berries. This variety is resistant to pests, as well as well transported and stored.

Landing technology

Before growing strawberry "Tsarina", it is very important to choose the seedlings and the place to plant. The quality of the future harvest depends on it.

How to choose seedlings

People who have been selling seedlings for many years and value their reputation are unlikely to sell bad planting material. Therefore, it is better to purchase plants from trusted suppliers. If this is not possible, pay attention to following signs at the time of buying:

• Leaves should be bright green, with a smooth surface or a light down. Plants with damaged leaves is better not to buy.
• The horn should be about 0.7-0.8 cm in diameter. The thicker it is, the better the harvest.
• Sluggish seedlings should not be acquired. The roots must be moisturized, and the core must not be dried.
• A bush should have at least 3 leaves.
• If the seedlings are sold with open roots, then pay attention to them. A good plant has a fibrous root system, having a length of at least 7 cm. And the root neck is from 0.5 cm in diameter.

When and where to plant the berry

The best time for planting strawberries is considered April May or Aug. Sept. Strawberries "Queen" is well planted on a flat and sunny place. You can also choose a site with a slight slope. If you plant it in a wetland, it will often get sick and give small fruits. Landing is also not recommended for landing, as there will be a lack of moisture.

Permeable, light and fertile loams are well suited for growing the Tsaritsa variety. It is necessary to add drainage if the soil is dense.It is recommended to bring 0.5 buckets of river sand, 2 buckets of manure, 1 tbsp. l wood ash and 50 g of urea when digging into 1 square. m

Scheme of planting seedlings in open ground

Strawberries are planted in open ground as follows:

1. Dig holes or ditches, the depth of which is 10-15 cm, and a width of 30-40 cm.
2. Seedlings are placed so that the distance between the bushes was 18-20 cm.
3. The roots are well straightened throughout the depth of the hole.
4. Bush sprinkled with earth.
5. Each bush is watered with water, using 2 liters of water.
6. Mulch dry grass, sawdust or straw, a layer of 5-10 cm.

How to properly care for the variety "Tsarina"

To obtain a quality crop varieties "Queen" is necessary to properly care for him.

Watering, weeding and loosening the soil

Although this variety is resistant to drought, it’s still not worth experimenting. Watering strawberries should be plentiful, but not often, using 1 liter of water for each bush. In the heat, watered 2-3 times a week, in wet weather - as needed.

Strawberries need to loosen the soil to avoid the appearance of an earthy crust. This is done by a shovel between the rows shallowly so as not to damage the roots. And then, using a smaller garden tool (chopper, hoe, shovel), it is necessary to carry out weeding around the bushes, getting rid of weeds.

Fertilization

With a lack of nutrients, fruits will be small and not very sweet. Therefore, strawberries need top dressing:

• at the beginning of the growing season, urea solution should be added;
• before the appearance of the buds is to fertilize with a solution of mullein or bird droppings;
• after the fruiting period it is best to use nitrophosphate, potassium sulfate, superphosphate;
• at the end of September - manure or compost.

Strawberry mulching

To the beds with strawberries were in order, they must be mulched with straw, pine needles or dry grass. Another very convenient to put it on a special film. Thanks to the mulching, the soil retains moisture, and also it does not allow weed to germinate.

Pest and disease treatment

The main pests of strawberry "Tsaritsa" are ticks, nematodes and weevils. It is best to treat bushes with the help of drugs such as Actellic, Confidor, Akarin. Spraying is carried out in the spring, before flowering.Strawberries are subject to the following diseases: gray rot, powdery mildew, white leaf spot. Spraying plants should be drugs "Skor", "Bayleton", "Topaz".

Trimming whiskers and leaves

Bushes should be trimmed after fruiting. Whiskers and leaves should be trimmed with pruning shears or shears to avoid damage to the roots. Pruning, leave the stems no shorter than 10 cm. Leaves remove damaged, yellow and dry. Antennae remove everything, leaving only the first in a row from the bush for further reproduction. If reproduction will not be carried out in this way, then all mustaches should be trimmed.

How to prepare strawberries for winter

Proper preparation for winter will contribute to good fruit quality and high yields next year. Shrubs should be sheltered for the winter, using straw. Also, as a heater you can pour compost or peat under the bushes, which will also serve as fertilizer. Covering strawberries is allowed to fall leaves or corn stalks. And also it is good to use special covering material: spunbond, lutrasil.

"Queen": advantages and disadvantages

Strawberry "Queen" has a lot advantages:

• the variety is resistant to fungal diseases;
• long period of fruiting;
• "Queen" is drought resistant;
• fruits well withstand transportation;
• well kept;
• in care is unpretentious.

This variety has and limitations:

• low yields during bad weather conditions (low temperature, high humidity);
• rarely used in the industrial field;
• in snowy winters snow retention is necessary.

This strawberry variety is well adapted to temperate latitudes and has a high yield. With proper planting and care, strawberries "Tsarina" will delight you with tasty and juicy berries.