One of the popular varieties of early remodeling strawberries is Moscow delicacy. The bushes of this plant are able to bear fruit until the end of September.
Strawberry Moscow delicacy is a two-year hybrid bred specifically for Russia. A distinctive feature of the variety is that the main part of the crop is harvested at the end of the fruiting period. At this time, up to 70% of the berries. When creating optimal conditions, you can grow a plant and get a crop from it year-round.
Description
Strawberry Moscow delicacy has medium-sized bushes covered with plentiful foliage. The peduncle is long and moderately thin. Inflorescences are located under the leaves. They are multi-flowered, semi-spreading type. Berries of large size, conical shape with a blunt tip. They look shiny, bright red. Strawberry Moscow delicacy has a juicy flesh of sweet and sour taste. After ripening, the berry gives a lot of seeds. The variety has a pronounced taste and strong strawberry aroma.
Grade Features
Strawberry variety Moscow delicacy is characterized by moderate resistance to frost, but tolerates drought and various weather vagaries. Berries can be used not only for fresh consumption, but also for canning. The plant is highly resistant to various diseases and most pests. Harvest can be transported.
Description of the strawberry variety Moscow delicacy allows it to be attributed to large-fruited crops. However, some gardeners claim that the plant produces small berries. This may be due to improper care, planting and top dressing, excessive watering. In the latter case, strawberries can give bitterness.
The variety is quite picky about the soil, so before planting it is necessary to properly prepare the soil. Humus and sand are added to the area where the plant will be planted in a ratio of 2: 1.
Reproduction, sowing
A feature of the variety is a small number of mustaches, up to their absence. For seedlings usually use seeds. They are sown in fertile soil, which must be decontaminated by heating in an oven for three hours (temperature about 120 degrees). Such work is best done in early March so that the seedlings can receive enough light for normal growth and development.
Three weeks later, shoots appear. As soon as three true leaves blossom, the plants dive. In a permanent place, strawberries are planted in the presence of five true leaves. It is important that the weather is warm and there are no frosts.
Growing Features
Strawberry variety Moscow delicacy requires more thorough care when compared with other cultures. This is due to the special requirements of the plant to the soil. In order for the bushes to grow and develop faster, it is necessary to carry out periodic top dressing. It is best to use complex mineral fertilizers designed specifically for strawberries. They are sold in country stores.
When growing, it is important to follow the rules of irrigation. The plant does not tolerate waterlogging. So that the bushes do not die, it is necessary to control watering. Here for each plot there are recommendations: for sandy soil, it is recommended to water at least twice a week. On loamy soil such a procedure is performed approximately once every 10 days. In order not to be mistaken, it is better to check each time to what depth the soil has dried out.
Gardeners reviews
Strawberry Moscow delicacy is a rather interesting, unusual and very tasty variety. Subject to all planting rules, the plant produces large berries. However, some gardeners claim that this crop produces a small crop.
According to reviews, the variety easily grows from seeds and is able to produce up to 1.5 kg of delicious, fragrant berries from the bush. Some people use the Moscow delicacy as a room culture. It is ideal for industrial cultivation, because the bushes can bear fruit all year round if they are provided with the right maintenance and proper care.
After planting a plant in a permanent place, after about a month, it begins to bloom and actively bear fruit. The first berry received from the bush leaves the best memories. After all, this strawberry has an unusual aroma and an unusual aftertaste of cherries.