Strawberry "Bogota": description and tips for growing

Summer residents and gardeners know that it will take some effort to get large and fragrant berries.Strawberry "Bogota" is considered the largest among all representatives of strawberries. In addition to size, this type has many other advantages, thanks to which it is very popular both among summer residents and among consumers. Consider the description of this variety in more detail.

Strawberry "Bogota" refers to the dessert berries. It is consumed fresh, only broken, and jams, compotes are made from it, used as a filling for baking. The yield of the plant is completely dependent on climatic conditions, as well as proper farming practices.

Shrubs of garden strawberries of this variety have good foliage, they are strong, powerful, but at the same time compact. Their height reaches 20-30 centimeters. The plant has leathery, dense, large, light green foliage. They are characterized by wrinkling, as well as complexity along the corner vein. The leaves hold downy cuttings with a large thickness.

Strawberry blooms with large white flowers. The inflorescence is many-flowered, so one flower can give ten fruits. The tendrils of garden strawberries are thick and powerful - which is why problems do not arise with reproduction. "Bogota" refers to late-saping varieties. In the southern regions, the berries are sown by July, and in the northern - by August. This variety is beneficial because by this time most of the berries are already moving away, and this one only becomes sweeter.

Strawberry “Bogota” is far from a drought-resistant variety, it definitely needs irrigation. Only with high-quality watering it gives good yields. This variety is demanding of soil, prefers black soil. Garden strawberries do not differ in frost resistance; in the central regions of the country it will freeze out if it is not covered.

The main advantage of a variety are its fruits, one shrub can produce approximately 800 grams of berries. The average weight of the fetus is 12 grams. Often the largest size of the first berries, but only if they are grown in favorable conditions. Sometimes there are fruits that are a few fused berries. Therefore, their shape is the most diverse: conical, elongated, rounded and comb-like.

The berries have a presentable appearance: their color is bright red, good density and the presence of depressed yellow seeds are inherent in the fruits. Pulp fruit with red color and medium density. Berries are well transported, do not crumple and do not choke. The main advantage of "Bogota" is its taste: it is quite sweet with a little sourness. The aroma of the fruit is simply incomparable. On the tasting scale of taste, this variety received 4.8 points out of 5 possible.

The composition of the berries is 8.6 percent of sugar, vitamin C and acid. The main advantages of this garden plant:

• large berries;
• good yield;
• excellent fruit taste;
• disease resistance;
• easy way to breed.

Disadvantages:

• demanding soil and watering;
• low frost resistance;
• low drought tolerance.

Strawberry "Bogota" prefers a well-lit area. Are considered the most suitable areas on high ground and with fertile soil. Garden strawberries should not be planted after potatoes and tomatoes. With a high dryness of the earth, small furrows can be formed, due to which watering will become more efficient. If the output of groundwater is in close proximity to the surface, then high beds with wooden fences will be appropriate.

The gardener must observe a thirty-centimeter distance between the bushes. If the territory is characterized by fertilized and moist soil, then the distance between the plants may be greater. The optimal width between the rows is 70 centimeters. Often planting strawberries on the plot takes place in a checkerboard pattern.

Strawberry planting scheme:

• digging up the earth, its fertilization and leveling;
• spreading covering material with fastening edges;
• the formation of cruciform cuts on the material, which will become places for planting seedlings;
• turning the edges of the incisions and forming holes;
• placing the outlet of the young plant inside the groove;
• straightening the roots;
• watering each seedling in the amount of 500-700 ml per individual.

After the seedling is immersed in the soil, it is advisable to carry out mulching. This procedure will protect the soil from drought, as well as assist the roots in the absorption of nutrients from the soil. As a means of mulching suitable dark film and sawdust, or shredded hay with non-woven material.

"Bogota" gives a large number of antennae, so the sale of seedlings can occur throughout the warm season. To plant a late ripening strawberry stands in late May or early June.

The main part of strawberry care is watering it. If it is impossible to organize drip irrigation, the plant should be provided with good moisture in the first 14 days from the time of planting. In the process of active engraftment at a new location, the soil of the site must be constantly wet. From the moment the young leaves appear, watering can be reduced to once every 7 days, but if excessive drought is observed, then 2 times a week.

“Bogota” needs a large amount of water, the soil should get wet to a depth of 0, 3 meters. The lack of necessary irrigation will entail the formation of small, dry, jelly-like berries. When the ambient temperature is more than 30 degrees, sprinkling will be effective.

Each large-fruited strawberry variety needs good feeding.

1. In the springtime it is necessary to fertilize the soil with nitrogen fertilizers. It can be either urea or ammonium nitrate in the amount of one tablespoon per square meter. Scattering fertilizer can be done when the first snow melts or during the spring loosening.
2. Manure is a good fertilizer for strawberries, which is applied only in early spring when the plant is in the sleep phase after winter.
3. In the autumn period it is necessary to feed strawberries with phosphorus-potassium fertilizers. The dosage should be as follows: 1.5 tablespoons of superphosphate and the same amount of potassium sulfate per square meter.
4. Throughout the summer and until September, every 10 days, it is necessary to apply complex fertilizers with a high content of potassium.

After planting "Bogota" people are waiting for a tasty and rich harvest. But there are cases when the plant begins to fade, its leaves are folded, tightened with cobwebs, or completely covered with holes. Often, the berries darken, shrivel, or are covered with bloom. The reason for such changes in the appearance of strawberries are diseases and pests. First of all, we find out what insects can harm strawberries.

• Strawberry Nematode. With the attack of this small worm, strawberry leaves start to curl and deform. The plant weakens, breaks, practically does not bear fruit. This parasite is quite dangerous and can quickly multiply. In order to avoid the attack of this pest, gardeners should select only healthy seedlings. Young plants need to soak with hot water, and after cold to destroy the parasite.

• Strawberry tick. This dangerous insect infects strawberry foliage, sucking all the juice out of it. In the affected plant, the foliage is small, wrinkled and oily, and the berries are rather small.In the absence of insect control, it will spread and destroy the plantation plantation. So that the strawberry mite does not attack the strawberries, saplings should be soaked in hot and then in cold water for 15 minutes. If the bush is infected, it is advisable to spray with colloidal sulfur or "Malophos".

• Spider mite - a parasite that is able to entangle all foliage of strawberries with its web. After his work, the plants are drying out. To eliminate the pest, it is necessary to spray strawberry bushes with a solution of "Karbofos."

• Aphid. In the fight against aphids will be effective use of tincture of garlic. To prepare it, you need to clear a few heads of garlic, fill them with water in a volume of 3 liters and infuse for 7 days. With the help of the spray gun, it is necessary to spray the affected bushes.

Now consider the most common diseases "Bogota".

• Fusarium. This disease affects the foliage, it manifests itself in the form of necrosis of its edges. Over time, the leaves turn brown and die. After dying axis and the roots of strawberries. This plant is lagging behind in development from healthy individuals. To eliminate the infection, it is necessary to change the place of growth of strawberries every 4 years, use healthy seedlings, and before planting, spraying “Bogota” with the biological preparation “Gumat K”.

• Mealy dew affects the entire ground part of the berry bush. If the foliage is affected, the leaves curl, become purple and covered with bloom. If powdery mildew disease progresses, the plant is not normally pollinated, the fruits become ugly, have an unpleasant taste and smell. To get rid of the infection, it is necessary to spray the area with an emulsion that contains cuprum and soap. Processing should be carried out before flowering and after picking berries.

• Gray rot can destroy about 80 percent of the crop. During a progressive disease, the berries are covered with fast-growing hard spots with a fluffy patina. Such fruits are mummified and harden. During the fight against the disease destroyed bushes are destroyed. Before the beginning of the growing season you need to spray plantings of strawberries Bordeaux liquid, and after harvesting - Azocene.

Reviews of gardeners and gardeners characterize strawberries "Bogota" only from the positive side. Most of all it is valued for good yields, large fruits and very tasty berries. People prefer to plant this variety of garden strawberries for the fact that it is well stored and does not lose its appearance for a long time. In order for the "Bogota" pleased with good harvests, you should listen to the following tips:

• observe all preventive measures and select healthy seedlings for planting;
• often change the place of growth of strawberries;
• destroy weeds and water the berries.

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