The best choice of strawberries for your family
In the cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties, managing runners is an important aspect of care.😊
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For amateur greenhouse strawberry cultivation, we should choose either very early varieties, to start harvesting before others, around the beginning of May, or repeat-fruiting varieties, to enjoy fruits throughout the season, and thanks to the..🧐
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When choosing strawberry🍓 varieties for hobbyists, it’s worth paying attention to those that are easy to cultivate, resistant to diseases and pests, and also have attractive and tasty fruits. Here are a few varieties that meet these criteria:
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Licensed strawberry🍓 varieties are specially selected versions of these fruits that have been officially registered and protected by copyrights or patents by breeders or institutions involved in their reproduction.
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If you want to grow strawberries on a balcony or terrace, we advise choosing varieties that thrive in pots and planters, as well as those that are resistant to various weather conditions and typical strawberry diseases. Traditional varieties are generally not suitable for balcony cultivation; only everbearing ones—those that will fruit until late autumn—are recommended. Here are a few varieties that are great for balcony growing:
Ostara: This variety fruits for a very long time, often until the first frosts. It produces not too large but very tasty fruits. Ostara is well-known among fruit producers for its high resistance to many diseases characteristic of strawberries, which undoubtedly facilitates its cultivation.
Selva: A very gracious variety of Californian origin, Selva blooms and fruits continuously for many months. It is characterized by beautiful, large, and sweet fruits. Additionally, it is resistant to most strawberry diseases, meaning it does not require strong chemical protection.
San Andreas: An attractive variety bred in the USA, San Andreas has large, intensely red, and well-shaped fruits. In terms of taste, it is a revelation! It fruits from the end of May throughout the vegetation period, and if not for winter, it would probably fruit until spring. San Andreas is distinguished by its resistance to some strawberry diseases and is not difficult to cultivate.
Ania: This variety comes from sunny Italy and is characterized by large, shiny, and incredibly sweet fruits with aromatic pulp. Ania fruits for a very long time, practically until the first frosts. It shows significant resistance to most fungal diseases of strawberries, making it a very attractive choice for those who prefer not to use a sprayer.
In gardening practice, we distinguish three planting terms for strawberries: spring, summer, and autumn. It’s hard to say which one is the best, as each has its advantages and disadvantages.
The most popular is spring planting after the frosts have ceased, usually from mid-March to the end of May. Plants planted at this time benefit from:
While the first crop from spring-planted strawberries may not be abundant, the plants have plenty of time until autumn to:
Summer planting (July or August) is also highly recommended. Key benefits include:
Additionally, the period requiring maintenance treatments is shorter compared to spring planting. However, summer planting has its drawbacks:
To solve this, we recommend purchasing potted seedlings, which are available at our farm.
In July, we usually offer large quantities of well-rooted seedlings in a full range of varieties.
Autumn planting (September, October) is also common. The main advantage of this period is the availability of strongly rooted seedlings in large quantities. However, late autumn planting comes with a higher risk of the plants freezing during winter, especially for strawberry varieties from warmer regions than Central Europe.
To protect the plants, we recommend using white agrotextile, which will help them survive the winter months.
The cultivation of everbearing strawberry varieties differs quite significantly from traditional varieties in some respects. First and foremost, thanks to their unique vegetation cycle, the fruit harvesting period is extended not by weeks, but by several months!
Soil requirements for everbearing varieties are similar to those for traditional varieties:
In terms of climatic requirements, many everbearing varieties originate from warmer climates, so it’s advisable to cover them during winter with white agrotextile.
Everbearing varieties require more frequent feeding throughout the fruiting period with:
In commercial plantations, chemical protection is often used, but I recommend avoiding these products in amateur cultivation. Instead, opt for biopreparations, which are equally effective and safe for health.
As mentioned, everbearing strawberries, bred in warmer climates like California, Italy, and Spain, need winter covering with white agrotextile. However, do not rush to cover them—wait until the soil freezes and the plants enter their dormancy period.
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varieties are cultivated worldwide, and here in Europe, dozens, if not hundreds. Why so many? The answer is simple – there is no one, single perfect variety, an unsurpassable model for all other varieties. Each has its advantages, but each (without exception) has its drawbacks. There are early varieties like <b>Vibrant</b> or <b>Honeoye</b>, and there are late ones like <b>Florence</b>. Which are better? There are very fruitful, attractive, and tasty varieties like <b>Elsanta</b>. But what good is that if their frost resistance or susceptibility to root system diseases is more than insufficient? There are very sweet, fruitful, and frost-resistant varieties, like the old, reliable <b>Senga Sengana</b>, but what good is that if it is very susceptible to gray mold (especially in rainy years), and its fruits are not durable?🧐
The conclusion is this:
Example Everbearing Varieties 🍓:
This is a group of varieties that, unlike traditional varieties, bloom and bear fruit from late spring to late autumn, in practice – until the first frost. Continue reading “Everbearing Strawberries – The Solution for Those Who Find the Strawberry Season Too Short. Decoration and Tasty Fruits in One.”
In the market, there are three types of seedlings available: potted, green (dug up), and frigo. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. However, it’s not particularly important which type of seedlings we choose. The most important thing is that the seedlings are HEALTHY, i.e., free from serious diseases and pests! Continue reading “Discover the Different Types of Strawberry Plants and Make the Best Choice”
