The repaired strawberry differs from the usual one in that it fructifies not once but several times a year, that is, immediately after the first harvest it begins to lay new buds for the next one. Because of this difference, the care for the repairing strawberries is somewhat more laborious.
Selection of remontant strawberries
Few people have not heard of the repairing strawberry. Of course, every horticulturist and sweet tooth dreams of getting such a strawberry in his garden to enjoy the sweet red berries much longer and in large quantities.
By appearance, the repairing strawberry differs little from the usual garden, except that its leaves are smaller, but such small things are only visible to experienced gardeners. Also there is a kind of ampeled strawberry that can be grown in flowerpots, such a strawberry will not only be a joy to the stomach, but will also decorate the veranda of the house.
When choosing a variety of patchwork strawberries you need to be very careful, as there are varieties with small berries, and there are with large berries (up to 100g). The most popular varieties today are:
- ampel (pendant) strawberry, which has already been mentioned;
- Lubava - a universal variety with sweet berries of medium size, differs frost resistance;
- Mice Nova - is distinguished by large sweet berries of dark red color;
- The white dream is one of the most unusual varieties, its berries are light pink with a tender hint of pineapple taste;
- Arapaho - the variety brings a lot of fruits, differing sweet and sour taste.
There are many more varieties, among which you can find exactly one that suits you.
Having decided upon the choice of the variety, we will proceed directly to planting the repairing strawberry.
Planting of a remontant strawberry
To preserve the purity of the variety, it is best to grow a patch of strawberry from seeds. They land in pots with the ground. The land must be of high quality, designed specifically for growing plants, and also quite damp. Seeds on top should be sprinkled with a little dry ground and lightly poured, it is most convenient to do this with a spray gun. Pots must necessarily be in a warm place, since strawberries like heat, they should also be covered with a plastic wrap. In a couple of weeks you will have sprouts that can already be planted on beds. Plant strawberries need in early May.
How to care for a patch of strawberries?
Repaired strawberries need more frequent watering than garden strawberries. It is also necessary to weed the beds, mulch the soil so that moisture is stored in it. In top dressing, the repairing strawberry also needs more than usual. It is best to feed it with mineral fertilizers, organic.
Diseases of repairing strawberries
Diseases of repairing strawberries are exactly the same as those of garden strawberries, that is, they must be combated with the same means. If the aphids "attacked" the aphids , then you can sprinkle it with a solution prepared from
How to propagate a repairing strawberry?
Reproduction of repairing strawberries, as well as usual, can be done in two ways - antennae and seeds. Of course, preference is given to the first option, since the antennae are much less troublesome than growing strawberries for their seeds, but if your strawberry is slack, then only the second option is ideal.
Planting and caring for a patch of strawberries is not so difficult. If somewhere, and have to put a little more effort, they will eventually pay off an abundant and delicious harvest, which will please you from May until frosts.