Today, many consider this berry to be the most delicious, fragrant and healthy. Large-fruited strawberries are widespread in Russia. Varieties bred by breeders are counted in huge numbers - there are about 3000 of them. True, often many gardeners call it strawberries.
Grade selection
The key to successful cultivation of this fragrant berry is a competent choice of varieties for your climatic zone. For example, in the north of our country, it makes no sense to plant varieties zoned for the southern regions. Planting varieties that have proven themselves in the middle zone of Russia will not be successful either . You simply do not get what each of them gives in the usual natural conditions for him. Seedlings will be attacked by pests, diseases, as the southern varieties have much higher requirements for heat and light. Northern species created for low-radiation conditions will suffer from unnecessarily high temperatures and solar energy. Using non-zoned varieties will bring nothing but disappointment.
This happened with a great variety for the north-western regions, strawberries "festival". Many gardeners of our country have heard about this berry, but all attempts to grow it in other regions have not yielded results.
Gardeners of Siberia or the Urals will face another disappointment when using non-zoned varieties. Strawberries are large-fruited "giantella", "Lord", which are often offered for cultivation, require a good agricultural background. For example, under the bush of the “Lord” variety, every year it is necessary to bring a bucket of compost that is well rotated. In addition, he needs to provide a large area, that is, to plant this variety in planting pits 60x60 cm in size. And even if all these conditions are met in the North, such varieties give only one large berry on a flower stalk, and the rest of the crop is of very mediocre quality .
Recently, in the northern regions, wonderful varieties of wild strawberries, large-fruited "carmen" and "bounty" have become widespread. They are distinguished by large, evenly sized berries with dense pulp.
In this article, we will present you varieties for different regions of our country, we will introduce reviews of gardeners who have already grown them in their areas.
Large-fruited strawberry : varieties for the Moscow region
There are a lot of these types of fragrant berries. There are old, well-known species, but new developments by Russian and foreign breeders regularly appear.
"Albion"
One of these new products is the Albion variety. It belongs to the repair species, fruiting from the end of May until the frosts. The fruits are quite large, have a conical shape, dark red on the outside and inside, shiny.
The berries have a delicate aroma and an intense sweet taste. This variety was bred at the University of California by crossing Diamante and Ca194.16-1. An interesting sign of this variety are young leaves, shiny as if they were smeared with oil. "Albion" is quite resistant to temperature extremes, wilting diseases, late blight, rot, anthracnose.
Black Swan
The mass of berries of this variety reaches 70 g. The variety "Black Swan" - late, has a sweet taste and pronounced aroma. The berry is somewhat loose, due to its size ripens in stages, especially in dry and hot summers - its top is already turning red, and the bottom is still white. But the berry in this form must be removed - it is already tasty and sweet. Otherwise, it may begin to rot or birds will peck at it.
Vima Xima
Another late variety of berry. Strawberry garden large-fruited varieties of "Vima Xima" ripen in the middle or end of July. Fruits are large (45 g), having a beautiful regular shape with excellent taste. They keep their shape well, therefore they are suitable for processing. The variety is distinguished by a small number of mustaches.
Gigantella
This variety is the fruit of the work of Dutch selection, belongs to the medium-late. The bushes are powerful, their diameter reaches 70 cm and heights up to 50 cm. The leaves are light, large, matte, with a somewhat corrugated surface. The plant has very strong peduncles. Especially large berries of the first harvest. Their size reaches 9 cm, and their mass is more than 100 g. They have a very pleasant taste, sweet and dense pulp is painted in dark red, have the right shape. The variety is resistant to gray rot and strawberry mite.
"Queen"
This is one of the newest and most promising varieties. Strawberry garden large-fruited "queen" refers to plants of medium maturity. She created S.D. Aytzhanova - the leading breeder of the Bryansk point of VSTISP. The variety was obtained by crossing the well-known Venta and Redgonlet species.
The bush is of medium height, semi-spreading, covered with bluish-green leaves with a slightly crumpled shape of leaf plates.
The strawberry garden large-fruited variety “Tsaritsa” has very large berries (up to 50 g) of the first collection of the correct conical shape with a wide base, color - from intensively red to dark red. The pulp is dense. The taste is sweet and sour.
Elizabeth 2
Strawberry garden large-fruited varieties "Elizabeth-2" is a repair shrub. The berries are large in size, many of them reach a weight of 110 g. They are painted in bright red color, have a dense flesh, which makes it possible to transport the berries over long distances, process them to get high-quality products, since this strawberry does not boil and retains its shape.
The variety is distinguished by early fruiting, since it has formed buds that are winter-hardy.
Kimberly
This variety belongs to the early ripening species, the result of the work of Dutch breeders. It is bred by crossing the varieties Chandier and Goreela. The berries are large, have the correct cone shape and almost the same size. They are very sweet, they contain a large number of natural sugars. The advantage of this variety is resistance to powdery mildew and winter hardiness.
"Sonata"
This is a mid-early variety with large shiny berries, juicy, with a pronounced aroma. Strawberry garden large-fruited "sonata" is distinguished by beautiful fruits of conical shape. The variety is winter hardy. It is suitable for both outdoor cultivation and reproduction in winter greenhouses. The plant is planted in open sunny areas.
Strawberry garden large-fruited variety “sonata” grows on different soils, but its productivity depends on soil fertility. Prefers light and medium in soil texture.
Preparing the soil before planting, 5 kg of organic fertilizers and about 40 g / m² of mineral fertilizers are applied per 1 m². Then the site should be dug deep. Bushes are planted after the soil has completely settled.
Cleary
Today it is perhaps the earliest variety on the market. Therefore, strawberries large-fruited "cleary" every year becomes more and more popular. And both among amateurs and among professionals who grow this berry for sale.
Strawberry garden large-fruited “cleri” has long been bred by Italian breeders. To obtain it, early high-yielding varieties were crossed.
The bush is quite compact, small in size. Leaves intensely colored, medium size. If the soil on which this species is planted contains a lot of carbonates, the leaves may lighten. Gardeners should know that the light green leaves of this variety do not indicate a violation of agricultural technology and do not affect its yield at all.
Berries "cleri" are large, have the correct conical shape. They are intensely colored, have a pleasant shine. Their dense flesh provides excellent transportability.
Large-fruited strawberry (varieties): reviews
The albion variety is widespread due to its high yield, and those who have already grown this berry note its excellent taste.
Gardeners consider the Black Swan variety to be the best late variety. The looseness of the fetus and the impossibility of transporting it over long distances are a bit disappointing.
According to gardeners, berries of the Vima Xima variety are attractive due to their processing ability and great taste.
As follows from the reviews, this is one of the most beloved varieties of gardeners near Moscow. It is distinguished by the fact that even in rainy summers it retains the percentage of sugar content.
Variety "Queen" gardeners appreciate for partial remontannosti. He is able to give an autumn harvest.
Muscovites are happy with the Elizabeth-2 variety, mainly because of its early maturity. They like the taste of berries, however, they note that it was not possible to grow fruits weighing up to 110 g, a maximum of 70 g.
Wild strawberry large-fruited variety of kimberly varieties (reviews by gardeners confirm this) is almost ideal, it has continuous advantages - excellent taste, a large number of sugars, large size, environmental sustainability.
Strawberries "cleri" are resistant to frost, which is very appreciated by gardeners, and plants are immune to diseases of the leaves and root system. In addition, the variety is not particularly demanding for care.
Large-fruited strawberries for Siberia
This fragrant berry is loved in all regions of our country, and Siberia in this sense is no exception. But what varieties of strawberry garden large-fruited are able to grow and bear fruit in this harsh climate? Get to know some of them.
"Darenka"
This variety is the result of the work of Sverdlovsk breeders, characterized by an early ripening period. Bushes of medium height, well developed. Leaves are yellowish-green, small in size. Leaf fractions are boat-shaped. Peduncles are at leaf level. Productivity - 116 kg per hundred square meters of land. Berries of medium and large size (up to 20.5 g), shiny, dark red, have a rounded conical shape, slightly ribbed. They are aligned in size throughout the fruiting period. They are highly transportable.
"Shelf"
Late harvest variety. Strawberry garden large-fruited "shelf" gives the first berries are very large, but gradually they become smaller, with an average weight of 20 grams. They are painted in a rich red color, have a sweet and sour taste and a delicate aroma.
The variety is characterized as high-yielding, having a long fruiting period. The plant is a powerful bush densely covered with green wrinkled upright leaves. Peduncles are tall, located at leaf level, and sometimes even slightly higher. They are able to hold on weight not very large berries.
Mustache in this variety is average. The variety "shelf" is resistant to diseases inherent in garden strawberries, including gray rot.
Today, in the north of our country, large-fruited strawberries are in great demand. Varieties for Siberia are primarily characterized by winter hardiness. Strawberry "shelf" obtained after crossing varieties Sivetta and Unduka. The variety is recommended for cultivation in the northern regions of Russia.
"Ruby pendant"
This variety belongs to plants ripening in the middle of summer. It was obtained by crossing the varieties “Fairfax” and “Zenga Zenga”. The author of this variety was A. A. Zubov. Productivity is above average.
"Ruby pendant" is a mid-sized semi-spreading bush. Peduncles are located just below the level of leaves. Fruits weighing about 12 g have a conical shape, with a short neck. The skin is shiny, dark red. The flesh is dark red, dense.
Reviews gardeners of Siberia
The large-fruited strawberry has gained immense popularity today. Varieties for Siberia are characterized by high frost resistance and productivity, as reported by amateur gardeners in their reviews.
Gardeners note the Darinka variety for winter hardiness, high productivity, increased resistance to sudden changes in temperature, and resistance to pests and diseases. In addition, with excess moisture, the ovary and berries are not susceptible to gray rot.
According to gardeners, the variety "shelf" is attractive primarily for its productivity and easy maintenance. In addition, it is noted that the plant is resistant to many diseases.
Varieties of strawberries for the Urals
In this region, gardeners also dream that large-fruited strawberries grow on their plots. Varieties with photos today can be found in many gardening publications. We will tell about some of them.
Brighton
This winter-hardy variety has powerful bushes with a small number of small dark green leaves. The fruits are large, their weight reaches fifty grams, with a beautiful shiny surface. Strawberries are resistant to pests and diseases. Refers to high-yielding varieties.
"Irishka F1"
This is a large strawberry garden. Varieties for the Urals are all winter-hardy, but the “Irishka F1” withstands frost up to -30 ° C, extreme heat, as well as severe waterlogging. Plants do not have a mustache, but they have a large number of peduncles. The fruits are very fragrant, dark red. Their weight is about 25 g.
"Vicoda"
This is perhaps the most winter-hardy variety related to foreign breeding. Large berries reach a weight of 120 g, have a comb-like shape, their color is red, rather dark. Not susceptible to fungal diseases.
Juan
Strawberries, large-fruited huang varieties, are powerful shrubs with strong peduncles that withstand berries weighing 80-100 g. They have a rounded shape and a very sweet flesh. The variety is perfectly adapted to adverse conditions.
Reviews of Ural gardeners
All listed strawberry large-fruited (varieties with a photo you see in our article) are successfully grown in the Urals. Gardeners are happy with these types of berries. Many note the varieties "Juan" and "Vicoda" for a high yield and especially large berries. True, for processing and canning, they prefer the “Irishka F1” variety.
Strawberries for growing in Udmurtia
Good results are also shown on this land by large-fruited strawberries. Varieties for Udmurtia are well tolerated by snowy cold winters and hot summers. We will introduce you to some of them.
Lord
This is a large-fruited strawberry created by English breeders. It belongs to medium-late varieties of ripening with a rather long fruiting period. Harvest is increasing every year. It is possible to grow in one place without a transplant for several years. The average weight of berries is up to 60 g.
Strawberry garden large-fruited varieties of "Lord" has berries of a blunt-conical shape, saturated red. They taste very pleasant, have a slightly noticeable sourness. At the peduncle, up to 6 berries ripen at the same time. The variety is high-yielding.
"Lord" is resistant to a common disease of strawberries - gray rot, because the surface of the berry is always dry and does not come into contact with the ground. The collected berry is well stored, transportable, retains its appearance for up to three days.
In sunny weather, the berries have a great taste. On rainy days, the sugar concentration decreases. This is a self-pollinating and winter-hardy variety that needs good top dressing up to three times a year. After feeding, the yield increases. This plant needs abundant watering before ripening berries and after the crop is harvested. In the southern regions of the country gives two crops. Under favorable weather conditions, it blooms in Udmurtia for the second time in September.
“Kokinsky perfect”
This variety is a hybrid of Milanese strawberries and garden strawberries. The plant is winter-hardy, of medium maturity. Berries weigh about 35 g. They have an oval shape, the taste is very sweet, with a delicate aroma.
The bushes are rather tall, erect, peduncles rising above the leaves. For this variety, it is characteristic that the amount of lighting does not affect its productivity.
Tristar
A repairing variety, it produces two crops in the summer season. The bush in diameter reaches 80 cm. The berries have an elongated-conical shape, fragrant, sweet, with delicate pulp. Their maximum weight is up to 30 g. They are suitable for processing and freezing.
Bushes must be replanted every year, as they bear fruit abundantly throughout the summer. After the first crop is harvested, the bush must be cleaned - remove the remaining berries with peduncles, old leaves, water, feed.
The second crop ripens in the second decade of July, and if the summer is cool, then in early August, and continues until the frosts. The variety is resistant to most strawberry diseases. Such a berry can be grown on the balcony, formed a mustache on a trellis, and can be used for vertical cultivation.
"Geneva"
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Reviews
The above varieties were appreciated by gardeners of Udmurtia. They give particular preference to the repairing varieties, but they are also happy to grow the Lord variety, which is perfectly stored and not afraid of frost.