Strawberry "Eliana": variety description, planting and care

Strawberry "Eliana" - is a capricious plant that can not grow in any climate and requires special conditions for growing.If all the necessary recommendations and rules are followed, it will please the owners with a high yield of tasty berries.

This variety appeared in Holland in the nineties of the last century and was specifically designed for growing in temperate climates, so this sport is popular in large and small farms in Europe, and also grown in industrial quantities. Strawberry "Eliana" is different early ripening, so the fruits can be collected in late spring. The variety can produce up to 2 kg of berries from each bush. Fruit season - until July. Over time, the berries become smaller, but mostly the variety belongs to the large-fruited and in some cases the berry reaches a weight of 90 g. It has an elongated shape with delicate pulp and a pleasant taste.

Description of the variety says that the bushes in this plant are powerful and grow well with abundant watering. Garden strawberries can be kept chilled for quite a long time. It is not deformed during transportation. The berries themselves are different, in addition to taste, also by an elegant aroma. Gardeners characterize this variety as resistant to fungi and rot.

This culture has a sufficient number of positive characteristics, but it also has certain disadvantages. The advantages include the following:

• self-pollination, which allows the plant not to be dependent on insects and makes it possible to grow in greenhouses or on balconies;
• frost resistance - with additional good shelter, it can winter in harsh climates, where frost drops to -20 degrees, while it is not recommended to allow the culture to freeze, as it then restores vegetativeness for a long time;
• strawberries are immune to mold, rot and fungi;
• does not require frequent transplantation, can grow on one site and bear fruit well up to 10 years;
• the culture is undemanding to the quality of the soil.

Agrotechnics of this culture meets the general rules, so its planting does not require additional knowledge from the gardener. Seedlings for planting can be selected at any time, which will not affect its survival. Disembarkation and purchase of young saplings in the fall is considered an unfavorable period, since the culture has little time to get stronger before frost. Such bushes can not overwinter and disappear. The best option for planting young seedlings is spring. If you choose the right bed and prepare the ground on it, the bushes will quickly take root and give a good harvest.

Some gardeners plant a crop in the middle of summer. In this case, it will not be possible to get a harvest from plants this season, but this planting period will give the opportunity to receive abundant crops next, as the bush will get quite strong and settle in a new place. When planting and selecting seedlings, it is necessary to pay attention to the condition, quality of seedlings and their appearance. It is necessary to look at the fact that there are no spots and dots on the stems and sheets. Their absence says that the plant is healthy and not affected by any pathologies. In some cases, seedlings can be sold with open roots.

To disinfect the seedlings before planting, you can put it together with pots in water, the temperature of which will be +50 degrees. Such procedures must be carried out 2 with an interval of half an hour. Strawberries should be in the liquid for about 20 minutes. This procedure will help get rid of the roots of insects that could remain in the ground, as well as on the processes themselves.To prevent the emergence of various pathologies and diseases, it is necessary before planting the seedling placed in a solution of vitriol, water and salt. To do this, it is taken on the part of the components and divorced. The bushes are dipped in the solution and immediately drawn out, after which they are recommended to be washed with clean water.

The site should be windless and well lit by the sun. And also on it there should not be bends and bends. It is recommended to choose areas on a hill, as moisture and cold will accumulate in the lowlands. It is necessary to abandon the placement of beds near large buildings and trees. It is also not recommended to plant strawberries in those areas where pepper, tomato or Jerusalem artichoke used to grow. It is necessary to abandon the landing next to other cultures, which will not only take nutrients from the soil, but can also infect strawberries with diseases.

This variety is undemanding to the ground, but at the same time a large amount of nutrients in the soil has a positive effect on obtaining a bountiful harvest. It is also worth refraining from planting a culture on soils with weak acidity and sandstones. Before planting, it is necessary to loosen the soil well on the site, as well as dig it up by 15 centimeters. You can make and fertilizer, the amount of which will depend on the area of ​​the site. On average, it is necessary to add 5–6 kg of foam per 1 square meter. If necessary, you can treat the area Bordeaux liquid in low concentrations, which will help prevent the defeat of strawberries fungus.

The dug hole must be filled with water and wait until it is absorbed into the ground. The distance between the pits should be on average 50 centimeters. A favorable moment for disembarking is considered to be an overcast day when there is no sun in the sky, which will help the plant to harden well in the ground and not to wither. The soil in the garden should be wet. It is not recommended that the seedlings deeply deepen into the hole, as this may provoke root rot and shrinkage of the plants. To prevent the soil from drying out quickly, it is recommended to cover it with a layer of mulch.

After landing in the first few days the bushes need to be watered with a small amount of water. On average, this should be about 5 liters per square meter. After 15 days, it is necessary to increase the amount of moisture applied at one time, but at the same time reduce the frequency of irrigation itself. Strawberry of this variety loves moisture and does not like a large amount of water in the soil. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the frequency and volume of irrigation depending on weather conditions in the growing area.

On average, watering is recommended up to three times a week. As well as care, it is assumed that when watering, water should not be allowed to fall on the fruits and flowers. After each watering, it is recommended to gnaw the ground so that moisture gets better to the roots. Water must be used warm. After watering, it is worth mulching the surface of the plot, which will help keep moisture in it longer and prevent the weeds from growing. Straw or grass can be used as mulch.

Leaving also implies feeding. The amount of nutrient composition depends on the age of the culture. Young plants need additional fertilization at the time of formation of the green part during growth. Older plants need to make dressings when the berries ripen. Manure, bird droppings and other organic compounds can be used as fertilizer.

In order for plants not to disappear in a harsh winter, they must be properly prepared for wintering. To do this, it is recommended to inspect the bushes. Affected leaves and wilted must be removed. And just before the frost you need to feed the strawberries and grind.Mulch is also sprinkled with gaps between bushes.

Covering strawberries can be agrofabric or agrofibre. In the spring, when it gets warmer, the mulch is removed and the plants are inspected again. At the same time, the deformed parts are removed from the bushes. To warm the roots faster, you can also remove the top layer of the earth. The variety "Eliana" is a sustainable variety that can withstand various diseases, but no one gives a 100% guarantee that the plant will not get sick in the process of growth. In this case, the bushes can be affected and insects.

To this did not happen, it is recommended to make prevention. To do this, you can use drugs such as:

• Actellic;
• "Akarin";
• vitriol;
• Bordeaux mixture

All these compounds are diluted with water and applied to the site depending on the conditions and rules of the manufacturer. There are also certain diseases that most commonly affect this variety of strawberries. It is worth more to consider the most common among them.

• Mite - This is the main enemy that can hit the strawberries, as a result of which it becomes sick and eventually disappears completely. Berries after defeat will grow small, which will immediately become noticeable. When the first signs of pathology appear, it is recommended to treat the bush with Karbofos.
• White fly also affects the bush. To combat it will require the drug "Aktara". They are completely sprayed with strawberries.
• Ants If ants, which can eat the fruits, are noticed on the plot, sprinkle soda on the ground near the bush.

• Nematodes able to live on the leaves and can completely hit the bush. As a result, the leaves will become dark, and the berries will stop growing. Such a disease is quite difficult to cure, so it is recommended that when it appears, the bush should be completely removed from the site.
• Gray rot may appear bloom on the leaves. It also affects the buds and fruits. To get rid of such a problem, it is necessary to collect the fruits in time, as well as to clear the area of ​​weeds. If the pathology manifested itself in strawberries, it is necessary to completely remove such a bush from the site in order to prevent the defeat of neighboring plants.
• Withering negatively affects the growth of culture and slows down its forcing. And also on the bushes will appear gray leaves, and strawberries will be tougher. With such a problem it is necessary to fight regularly, wetting the soil on the site so that the plant has enough moisture. When the first signs of pathology appear, the affected bushes must be completely removed from the site.

It is recommended to begin pest control in the fall. For this, it is necessary to disinfect and cultivate the soil. And it will also help to get rid of pests by mulching with needles and covering the area with a film after harvesting. It is recommended to remove all weeds from the garden and fallen leaves. Leaving involves the periodic cutting of the strawberry mustache. Some gardeners question this process and argue that it is optional. Whiskers of this variety are intended for breeding, so if you need to leave this species to get new seedlings, you shouldn’t cut the whiskers.

Varieties "Eliana" has a lot of good reviews, because its berries have a beautiful appearance and attractive taste. For all other criteria, the grade has poor grades. Gardeners say that it is recommended to grow this variety only in the south or in the central regions, where it is warm enough to allow the bushes to ripen faster. When grown in cold climates, the fruits will be acidic and small in size.According to summer residents, the variety can bear fruit and live for 10 years in one area, without needing to replant it. Only this will require good care of the bushes. If we consider the negative reviews, they are mainly related to the care of the plant.

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