Strawberry "Maryshka": characteristics and cultivation of the variety

Since ancient times, strawberries, and it is better to say, garden strawberries are valued for their unusual taste and magical aroma.Sweetness, brightness and juiciness are the main characteristics that bring strawberries to one of the first places in the rating of garden and culinary business.

Today in the world there are many types of this culture, which differ from each other both in appearance and taste. In addition, each strawberry variety was derived according to individual criteria that meet the conditions for growing bushes and caring for plants. Has its own characteristics and grade "Maryshka."

For each gardener important is the harvest, and more precisely, its quantity and quality of the grown fruit. For "Maryshki" characterized by high yields. According to the standard, for calculating the weight of harvested strawberries, indicators are taken from one square meter of the total landing area. But not in this case. It is from the variety "Maryshka" that the weight value is taken from one bush, which is 0.5 kg. Knowing this number, we determine that 1 square. m planting gardener brings 2.5 kg of strawberry harvest.

"Maryshka" is a variety of medium ripening. Harvest can be at the very end of June. Fruiting in "Maryshki" simultaneous and all the berries ripen on equal terms. In the southern regions this variety belongs to the early ripening, and harvesting is required to be produced much earlier.

Almost all features of the "Maryshki" characteristics are positively evaluated by gardeners and gardeners. For example, large-fruited. The entire period of formation and growth of the berries evenly increase in size, and the weight of each fruit varies between 55-60 g. The shape may be varied, but this does not affect the taste.

Gardeners note that the berry itself, namely its pulp, is rather juicy and dense, which, without any experience, allows for the transportation of the harvested fruit for a long distance. The taste of “Maryshka” is sweetish, and the aroma is reminiscent of wild strawberries and extends over several meters. According to external data, ripe strawberry berries of the “Marshka” variety are distinguished by a rich red color with pronounced seeds of a yellowish hue.

"Maryshka" does not apply to whimsical strawberry varieties, but when planting it is required to take into account a few significant points, of which the most important are the place for the beds and the way, as well as the time of landing.

• Firstly, the best predecessors for the variety “Maryshka” are onion and grain plantings. Their residual trace elements in the soil contribute to good growth of strawberries. In no case can not be considered a place in the garden, where previously settled representatives of solanaceous crops: potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and pepper. It is worth noting that these plants can harm the strawberries, even with "neighborly relations."
• Secondly, for “Maryshka” it is important that the landing site is well lit, so that the berries do not lose the sweetness of the taste. Soil acidity should be within the average norm. In addition, before planting is required to check the soil moisture content. If the selected location can be flooded, drainage is required. These requirements are particularly relevant for regions with very rainy summer.
• Thirdly, it is necessary to determine the method of planting, on which the time of this process depends. If planting using strawberry whiskers is considered, then the end of summer and, accordingly, warm days will be appropriate. If more precisely, then about the end of August or mid-September, depending on the region. Rassadny method involves landing in late spring or early summer, that is, in May or June.

The seedlings “Maryshki” can be propagated on their own, as long as several large strawberry bushes of this species are already grown in the garden. If the variety "Maryshka" first planted in the garden, you should contact a special nursery and purchase seedlings.When making a purchase, you must carefully inspect the seedlings so that they are healthy and strong. The height of the seedlings should be 7 cm, root neck - 6 cm thick.

Before you start planting bushes "Maryshki", it is necessary to fertilize the soil. Springtime planting requires soil enrichment with organic matter. The main thing is to keep the right proportions. On 1 square. m strawberry planting will need to mix half a large bucket of humus or compost with 20 g of potassium and add 60 g of superphosphate there.

Special qualities "Maryshki" allow landing in several ways.

• Separate bushes, where the distance between the holes is 50 cm, and two or even three shoots are planted in one hole. In this case, it is very convenient to produce care, but quite often it is necessary to engage in loosening and weeding.
• Landing "Maryshki" rows - a standard method that is used in almost every garden and is not in doubt.
• A special way of landing is considered to be a compacted landing system. In one hole there are seven bushes. The distance between the strawberry nests should not be less than 30cm.
• Using a carpet planting method, you can sow a huge field with strawberries, while not providing proper care. But the disadvantage of this method is a low yield, since the density of planting will not allow to collect all the berries.

During the entire growth period, strawberries are required to produce a decent care in order to finally gather a large crop.

Timely watering is very important. Grade "Maryshka" enough to water once a week, but with an eye on the weather. Flooding strawberry bushes will not stand and may die. Only after the final harvest can you water the bushes plentifully, which will allow the root system to recover.

Top dressing is an integral part of the cultivation of the “Maryshka” variety. For fertilizer, you can use not only the organic composition, but also mineral. In the process of feeding, it is important to observe the dosage in order not to harm the future crop. When using a nitrogen type of fertilizer, care must be taken not to overdo it, otherwise the greens of the bushes will grow much, and there will be very few fruits.

If before planting the soil was fertilized, then in the first year of disembarkation you should not use top dressing any more. And in the second year of cultivation, the use of infusion ash or bird droppings is allowed.

For the winter period of time required mandatory shelter plants. To do this, just use the film. This method of harboring is especially common in the northern regions.

By itself, the variety "Maryshka" has good resistance to various diseases. But this does not mean that you can not pay attention to these issues. It is timely processing that will avoid many problems.

The fungus is the most common type of disease "little cat". To warn the plant against its occurrence, it is necessary to soak every outlet in a diluted solution of blue vitriol and baking soda before planting.

Strawberry bushes can be attacked by red rot, which arises from excessive watering and lack of ultraviolet radiation. To prevent this disease, the bushes should be treated with a weak solution of fungicide.

It is necessary to inspect the grown strawberries daily. If external changes to the bush are visible, it should be immediately removed, thereby preventing the spread of the disease.

Immunity "Maryshki" bravely opposes the danger of tick attacks. You can get rid of various bugs with karbofos. It is better to deal with bushes in calm weather.

According to numerous reviews of gardeners and gardeners, it can be understood that the variety "Little Marsh" has special properties and qualities that come to your liking not only in cultivation, but also in cooking.It is especially important that each berry has a high resistance and can maintain its appearance for a long time. The shelf life is not reflected in tastes in any way.

The only factor that complicates the storage process is thermophilic "Maryshki". Therefore it is necessary to wrap the boxes in protective films in several layers.

The rest of the reviews about the variety "Maryshka" are very positive, the plant is unpretentious, does not require enhanced care, can be stored for a long time and always has a delicious taste. Culinary masterpieces and winter preparations are obtained to the joy of the whole family.

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