It's probably hard to find someone who doesn't like strawberries. This berry is loved by both children and adults. Strawberry Crown has an exquisite taste, delicate aroma. It is good for health and, just as important, affordable and easy to grow. Fragrant berries can be obtained all year long. For some reason, many consider her too capricious. This is not so, on the contrary, it can grow on your windowsill, in the garage, in the greenhouse even in winter.
Strawberry Crown: grade description
Experienced gardeners know that there are wonderful varieties of strawberries created by Russian breeders. They are adapted to our conditions and give good harvests. Strawberry variety Crown came to us from Europe. It was developed by Holland breeders in 1972. It was obtained by crossing varieties Induc and Tamella. This magnificent strawberry very quickly won the hearts of many gardeners. Today it is one of the most valuable dessert mid-early varieties. He successfully takes root in central Russia. Strawberry Crown is frost resistant. Another indisputable advantage is the resistance of the variety to powdery mildew, a very common strawberry disease.
Variety Characteristics
- The berries are tender, aromatic, dense.
- Size - medium to large.
- Color can be from bright red to dark. Gloss on the surface of berries is well defined.
- According to the timing of fruit ripening, the Strawberry variety Corona belongs to the medium early.
Strawberry Crown also has some drawbacks. Reviews of gardeners indicate that the stalk is difficult to separate from the berry, and instability to gray rot is noted. In addition, strawberry leaves of this variety are often affected by white spotting.
Ripening time
Strawberry Corona, the photo of which you see in our article, is especially in demand in the middle zone of Russia, where even in the summer months warmth does not always please for a long time. Therefore, the ability of this variety to tolerate frost is especially appreciated by gardeners. And its resistance to such a formidable disease as powdery mildew makes it even more attractive for gardeners.
Berries ripen in mid-June, in the southern regions, of course, earlier.
Growing
Undoubtedly, the Corona strawberry, a description of the variety of which can be found in all gardening guides, is much easier to grow in greenhouses. In the open ground, many adverse factors can affect it. But, as you know, true gardeners are not afraid of difficulties. Knowing the basic rules for planting and caring for this plant, you can achieve excellent results.
We select a site
First of all, it is necessary to choose a plot of land on which this plant will feel most comfortable. The most suitable place will be where legumes or crops were previously grown , as it is believed that these plants disinfect the soil and loosen it. But it is suitable for planting and virgin soil, the main thing is to carefully dig the soil. A plot of land that has been "resting" for at least a year is suitable.
Strawberry Crown, a description of which is found in all stores selling seeds and seedlings, loves open and sunlit spaces, but at the same time they must be reliably protected from the wind. This is very important to take into account, since in winter such an area will be well protected by a layer of snow, which is necessary for strawberry bushes. If this is not taken into account, then next year the berries will be small.
Landing
To plant this strawberry in the open ground in early spring, at the very beginning of autumn or late summer. Carefully inspect each bush and make sure that the root system is well developed. The beds should have a width of one meter, the distance between the bushes should be at least fifty centimeters so that the plants do not get confused. Saplings are lowered into the hole, which must first be well watered. Re-watering is necessary immediately after planting, when the root system is covered with soil.
Care
Strawberry Crown needs regular maintenance. It is necessary to systematically remove weeds on the site. Mulching can make this work easier. Sawdust, straw, needles or cardboard can be used as covering material. This will protect the berries from decay.
It is necessary to water strawberries regularly, but not too abundantly. For strawberries to grow well and actively bear fruit, it must be fertilized with humus. Mineral replenishment in the form of nitrogen, phosphorus and potash fertilizers, which are usually applied to the soil in spring or autumn, will not hurt. Wood ash, which is introduced before digging the earth, has a good effect on the development of young bushes.
Pest protection
Pest control is another important factor in strawberry care. These sweet berries are very popular with the feathered inhabitants of our gardens, so it will not be superfluous to establish a rustling scarecrow in the area where strawberries grow . From other pests, the crop will help protect special spray solutions. Recently, beneficial insects called entomophages have been used for this purpose.
After harvesting
We hope you have harvested a good harvest of Strawberry Crown. But it's too early to rest. So that next year the crop was not worse, but better, it is necessary to do some procedures. Trim the remaining antennae, cover the bush with straw, or sprinkle with wood ash. If suddenly you notice white spots on the leaves, urgent measures must be taken. This means that your strawberries are sick with gray rot. In all specialized stores, you will now be offered many preparations that will quite easily overcome this “strawberry ailment”. If you want to feed your relatives ecologically clean berries, use chemicals strictly in accordance with the instructions on the packaging and only in case of emergency.
After reading our article, someone may decide that this variety is too demanding to care for, so many (especially inexperienced gardeners) are not in a hurry to grow it. In fact, everything is not so scary. A little practice, experience and seemingly complicated manipulations will be obtained quickly and efficiently.
Strawberry Crown: reviews
We have learned from experienced gardeners about this variety. And here is their verdict. Many believe that it is good for gardeners, but not suitable for the farmer. As it turned out, it is quite difficult to transport a large number of berries - they are too juicy and tender.
Gardeners are attracted by a rather low susceptibility to disease. But those summer residents who cultivated this variety for sale, believe that today there are more productive varieties.
We can summarize: the Korona variety with high taste and early ripening season experienced summer residents recommend growing it for their family. For summer residents, entrepreneurs, it is not very suitable.