Strawberry "Pandora": a description of the variety and recommendations for growing

One of the most popular representatives of the later varieties is the English strawberry "Pandora".The main feature of this type is considered to be high rates of harvest. Ripe fruits grow large and dense pulp. Berries sourish to the taste, but the variety belongs to the dessert.

British berry culture is quite new. It was bred by English breeders by crossing the varieties "Pineapple" and "Fragaria". Therefore, it refers to hybrid varieties. The second name is "Molling Pandora". In such a short period of time, "Pandora" managed to catch the fancy of gardeners around the world and is still very popular. Basically gardeners grow strawberries, as the yield of English berries is very high.

"Molling Pandora" is a representative of the late variety. The first fruits bring later than other varieties. Very cold-resistant, temperature drops in our latitudes do not frighten a young plant. At the time of cultivation, strawberries do not need protective shelters for the winter. This greatly facilitates garden work.

Garden strawberries need additional pollination. But such a procedure is a bit difficult. Because the fruiting is quite late. But experienced gardeners argue that when grown next to the “Vicoda” strawberry, the English berry is supplemented and produced by large berries.

Due to the fact that the flowering period is late, the plant is not afraid of the onset of the first spring frosts. The root system of "Pandora" is sufficiently resistant to some diseases.

With 1 medium-sized strawberry bush, it turns out to gather about 1 l of ripe berries. The average weight of one mature fruit reaches 70 g. The berry is round, large. At the beginning of ripening takes pink color, and already ripe fruits become dark red or burgundy. The flesh is thick and very juicy. Excellent taste. It has a pleasant strawberry flavor.

In addition to excellent taste, Molling Pandora has useful properties. Strawberry pulp contains many valuable vitamins and minerals. Among them are A, C, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, E, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium and sulfur.

Bushes "Pandora" grow small. Their height reaches only 20 cm. But such a small plant is overgrown with decent foliage, which covers the berries from the sun's rays. Every year the garden culture brings flower stalks in large quantities. It is for this reason that the productivity of strawberries remains the same. Peduncles themselves thin, located in the lower part of the leaf system, are an excellent material for reproduction. Usually after the appearance of young fruits they are pressed to the ground.

The strawberry leaf is wrinkled in its structure, light green in color. The color gradually changes to dark tones with the arrival of cold weather.

The advantages of this variety include:

• high yield;
• large fruits;
• good taste;
• resistance to low temperatures;
• transportability;
• adaptability to different climatic conditions.

Growing this variety will require a lot of strength and patience. But if you strictly follow all the rules of planting and caring for a young plant, difficulties will be avoided.

The main thing is to choose the seedlings. Poor seedlings can reduce the productivity of the berries or even spoil the taste.Get the material in specialized stores or from proven gardeners. Do not forget to carefully inspect the plant for damage. The roots should look healthy. Leaflets - whole and clean, without spots and holes. See that the purchased bush has a couple of leaves, not more. When it is placed in the ground, the excess foliage will take away the available moisture, causing the development process to slow down.

For the successful cultivation of British varieties need to determine the place of landing. It is necessary to prepare in advance the soil that will be used for these purposes. Choose areas with good lighting. Drafts should not be. Skilled gardeners prefer the south-west side for planting "Pandora." If there is ground water nearby, make sure that they are below the ground surface. This will save the plant from flooding the root system and eliminate the excess moisture in the ground.

To prepare the soil, it must be properly fed mineral and organic compounds. This procedure is recommended for planting each variety of strawberry. When growing British strawberries do not neglect this rule. In unprepared soil, the seedlings either will not take root, or the fruits will ripen completely tasteless.

The soil for growing berries must be moistened. The presence of sand and clay impurities is welcome. Acidity indicators should not exceed 7.0.

Organic matter and mineral mixtures in the form of fertilizer from humus or chicken manure will help accelerate the ripening of the strawberry bush. Before making sure to mix organic matter in water. The proportions are 1:20. If litter is used, an infusion is made first, into which water is then added.

The first fertilizers begin to make in the spring or before planting on a new site. Mineral complex compositions based on potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen have a special effect on strawberry roots. Additional nutrition saturates the plant with the necessary valuable elements and improves the taste of the berries.

Mineral fertilizers need to be made after the end of the harvest. After the fruiting season, the components contained in the top dressing will give the berry the ability to successfully form new buds and roots.

Basic care procedures are similar to the cultivation of other home-grown strawberry varieties. Loosening, watering, feeding, cleansing beds from weeds and pests. Watering the berry is extremely warm water. The best time is morning. Under the action of sunlight the plant will absorb the right amount of moisture. On cloudy and cool days it is better to wait a little while watering. It is not necessary to flood the plant, otherwise the appearance of rot and fungal reproduction is possible.

The breeding process takes place in 3 ways.

• With the help of seeds. Start sowing should be in mid-February. To improve their germination, it is recommended to carry out the stratification procedure. First place the planting material in a special container, cover with a layer of wet cotton and send to the refrigerator for 2 weeks with a temperature regime of + 2-5 degrees. Suitable fruit fruit departments and lower shelves. Every day, open a container to get air in and wet the cotton. After the process is complete, the seeds can be planted in seedling containers. In a moist soil, place a seed and slightly deepen, then cover with plastic wrap and place the container in a lit place. No need to water.After the appearance of the first leaves you can begin to dive. To do this, use the pots with drainage at the bottom. Sprinkle with soil on top. In the center of the pot, place a young plant.

• With the help of young shoots. Wait until lateral shoots (tendrils) appear and cover with damp earth. Soon the shoot will take root and take root. After that, dig it up, and cut off the antennae. The resulting bush "Pandora" can be safely transplanted to another site.
• By dividing the bush into parts. The division begins in the fall after the fruiting period. Divide the selected bush into a couple of parts. A separate part should contain at least 3 leaves and a long root. After completion of the procedure, "Pandora" can be planted in a hole, sprinkled with soil and water.

Like any berry crop, Pandora is subject to the attack of harmful insects and infection with fungal diseases.

Common diseases.

• White and brown spots on the leaves. This disease stops the full development and growth of garden strawberries. Berries can not be filled and form a juicy and dense pulp, but remain small. The antidote will be a soapy solution that needs to be sprayed with foliage. The procedure is carried out until complete disposal of stains. For prophylaxis, you can repeat in late fall or early spring.
• Mealy dew. A very dangerous disease for berry crops. The first symptoms are twisting and darkening of the leaves. After it comes the defeat of the stem. The fruits darken and the process of decay begins. Salvation of the bush from the disease will be a solution of selfamid.
• Gray rot. Fruits are covered with gray bloom, which is a fungal infection. As soon as the affected fruits are noticed, remove them to prevent the spread of infection. Copper sulfate will be a preventive agent.
• Strawberry tick. The leaf is covered with black dots, then blackens completely. From the disease will save karbofos.

Experienced gardeners note the high yield and remarkable taste of ripe bright red fruits. Yes, the culture gives a lot of problems, especially with plant diseases and pests. But with the right approach and using the right tools, you can easily get rid of ailments.

In the next video you will find a brief overview of the strawberry variety "Pandora".