Strawberry - a berry that children love and which adults do not mind eating. Many gardeners in Russia grow it on their sites. To date, many varieties of this delicious and healthy berry have been bred. That allows everyone to choose the best option, given the taste preferences and climatic conditions of certain regions. We will talk about one of the most popular varieties of strawberries in this article.
Lord is a British guest
Strawberry "Lord", the description of which is presented here, has an excellent taste. Gardeners also note the high productivity of this plant. Of course, for the result to please you, you need to consider all the features of growing this variety.
These berries were bred in the UK. Strawberry "Lord" refers to medium-late varieties. Its ripening period is very long, and every year it stretches more and more.
The bush is tall and erect. Individual specimens reach 55-60 cm in height. Flower stalks are the main thing that distinguishes the Lord strawberry. The characteristic of the flower is positive, it is strong and durable. Nevertheless, if the harvest is plentiful and there are a lot of berries, it is necessary to tie a bush. Otherwise, it will sink to the soil under their weight.
Berries are usually stupidly conical and stand out in the garden, as they have a very bright red color. People liked this variety because of the pleasant sweet and sour taste and delicate aroma.
This is the initial information that will help you find out what the Lord strawberry is. The description of the variety will not be complete if you do not talk about its yield. Proper care of this plant will guarantee that the bush will produce up to six berries on one inflorescence. At the peak of the season, you can get two or three kilograms of strawberries from one bush.
Choose a place to land
All gardeners, even novice lovers, know that for each plant it is necessary to select a specific area. The same careful attitude to the place of its growth requires strawberries "Lord". The characteristic of the site where she will be most comfortable is the following: south-western direction, soil well fertilized with humus, and preferably located on a slope. In no case do you need to plant seedlings in the lowlands. The bush will not receive enough sunlight and will not be able to bring a rich harvest. Gardeners who have experience in planting strawberry seedlings begin to do this at the very beginning of spring. Dates must be observed. You cannot be late in this matter.
Preparing the soil
So, we have a place where the Lord strawberry will grow. Description of the ideal site you have, it's time to prepare it. It is necessary to treat this with special attention. To prevent your plant from being attacked by various insect pests, the earth must be treated with ammonia water, well watering the soil with it. Pick drugs to help get rid of weeds. Immediately before transplanting seedlings, it is not necessary to water the earth heavily, it should just be slightly moistened.
Plant strawberry bush
The root neck of a strawberry bush is best placed on the same level with the soil surface. During planting, gardeners use a two-line or single-line method. However, your bushes should not become impassable thicket. To prevent this, you need to arrange the seedlings not one after another, but in a checkerboard pattern.
It is one of the most high-yielding strawberries "Lord". The description of this variety in special journals confirms this. But you can get the maximum yield only by diligently caring for the plant, observing all the requirements and tips for care.
How to care
Some gardeners say that the bushes of this strawberry variety grow too much, because of which the fruits rot, and indeed the berries are completely unsweetened. Of course, such problems can be encountered, but only if the plant is not properly maintained.
Actually not so capricious strawberry "lord". The description of the basic rules for caring for the plant, below, will always allow you to enjoy a high yield of delicious berries.
- Regularly cut strawberry tendrils and weed on the beds.
- If you planted strawberry bushes in soil that is not saturated with a sufficient amount of trace elements, then you need to feed seedlings using special fertilizers.
- The plant needs to be watered regularly. Do not let the earth dry out; it should always be slightly moist.
- After strawberry bushes have been planted, it is worth using such an agricultural technique as mulching the soil. The earth around the seedlings must be covered with artificial or organic material. Thanks to this procedure, moisture will be retained in the soil, and weeds will not overpower your strawberries. Experienced gardeners and gardeners use pine needles to mulch “Lord” strawberries.
- This variety is very fond of sunlight, so in no case do not obscure the plant.
- After harvesting, with the onset of winter in the beds where strawberries grow, you need to leave a natural snow cover. This will allow moisture to linger in the ground.
Strawberry variety "Lord": consumer reviews
And finally, we’ll tell you about some ratings of this variety that ordinary people gave it.
Many consider these berries to be very juicy and sweet. But they practically do not need care if they replant the bushes every five years.
Most gardeners like the Lord strawberries. The reviews of some people claim that these berries are not any special taste. However, such gardeners do not pay much attention to the care of their plants.
But the reviews of those people who provide strawberry bushes with proper care are much more enthusiastic. They just talk about the high productivity, juiciness and excellent taste of this berry.
But sharply negative reviews about strawberries "Lord" is not found.