All about garden strawberries

Garden strawberries are an ideal berry from which various jams, jams and fruit drinks are prepared.Many people like tasty preparations from such a product, therefore many owners of summer cottages want to plant such a plant in their garden. If you know all the basic information about him, you can cultivate it quite successfully.

The description of this berry can be found in many scientific books. Correctly call it pineapple strawberry or garden strawberry. You can also find such a name as large-fruited strawberries. In Latin, it sounds as follows: Fragária ananássa. This berry is considered a perennial plant. This means that the plant can not be transplanted for a long time, while receiving a very good harvest.

Berry, which can now be found in almost any country, was once bred by crossing several types of strawberries. This is a Chilean and virgin strawberry. It appeared in the XVIII century. This berry looks like an overgrown flower, which consists of many small fruits. It is quite large and begins to bear fruit much earlier than strawberries.

Often, even among experienced gardeners, one can hear controversies about the difference between strawberries and strawberries. Many of them claim that the small berry with a slightly elongated shape should be called strawberry. But those varieties whose berries are quite large are strawberries. But this proposition is completely wrong. The difference is slightly different. Wrong name appeared long ago. In the old days many people called strawberries round berries. When varieties appeared with larger fruits, they were continued to be called strawberries. Strawberries are called mostly wild berries. In fact, it is not.

It is believed that strawberries are a separate plant species, not associated with strawberries. Berries are elongated fruits. On its leaves there are more small streaks. Also ripe berry has an incomplete color. There are female and male strawberry flower stalks.

Its berries are larger, besides they are quite tender. They have a sour taste that they like so much. If we compare flowers of garden strawberries and strawberries, then the first are different in that they have both pistils and stamens. This allows them to self-pollinate. This means that the harvest must be every year. You can grow such strawberries without replanting, up to 4-5 years. Then be sure to change the place.

It is slightly different from garden strawberries. Victoria grows quite large bushes, the leaves of which are very bright green. The berries themselves are large and cone-shaped. They are very sweet and have a strong aroma. This plant is not afraid of cold weather, as well as various pests.

Garden strawberries, like any berries, are very useful. It has a lot of vitamins and beneficial trace elements. Therefore, in the season of strawberries it should be plentiful, so that the body is saturated with everything useful for the next year. At the same time, it is not necessary to overdo it. After all, like any other product, strawberries are good only if you have it in moderation. Otherwise, you can even earn an allergy.

To grow such strawberries, it was necessary to apply a lot of effort and spend a lot of time. It did not always work out as much as gardeners wanted. However, the active work of many breeders made it possible to succeed, and now it can be bred in different regions of the country. A large number of varieties that can be grown at different times was bred. The most popular are "Victoria" and "Fresco". It is worth more to consider varieties of garden strawberries.

These varieties are distinguished by the fact that they have very tasty and juicy berries.Pleases also the fact that they begin to ripen in late May. These varieties can pollinate themselves, so they ripen successfully. These include the following.

• "Early Crimea". This variety is very easy to care, as it does not give a large number of antennae. The berries are quite large and delicate in taste.
• "Clery". This variety differs from the previous one in that it has a lot of antennae, which can seize a large amount of land over a season. However, this little drawback is practically ignored. After all, the harvest is always great, and the strawberries themselves are sweet with a wine flavor. Berries "Clery" are very large and have one pleasure.
• Honey - This is the earliest ripe variety. Such strawberries begin to bear fruit early in May. In addition, the berries can be stored for a long time and quite well amenable to transportation.
• "Calistemon". Also bears fruit since the beginning of May. This variety is bred specifically for impoverished soils.

These varieties of garden strawberries are different in that the bushes begin to bear fruit in June. They have a lot of advantages. The biggest is that the berries ripen when the sun is already warming to the fullest. Accordingly, the berry will be much sweeter. Here are the most popular varieties.

• "Sultan". This variety is grown commercially. After all, the berries are distinguished by their brightness and beauty, so it is most often taken to different restaurants.
• "Turida". These are rather large berries whose weight reaches 150 grams. Their shape is a bit like a comb. They have a light nutmeg taste. However, poorly tolerated transportation.

These varieties begin fruiting at the end of June, even at the beginning of July. They are very beneficial for gardeners who sell berries, because it is at this time that the demand for strawberries is especially high. In addition, at this time a large number of different berries ripen, which can be supplemented with compotes. The most popular among them is considered such a variety as "Jema".

They are very popular among gardeners, as they can produce more than once a season. In addition, they have a large number of advantages. Berries can be tried already in the first year of planting. They also adapt to different weather conditions. The most popular among them are the following varieties.

• "A pineapple". These berries have an orange color and taste of wild strawberry. It bears fruit twice a year. The first - at the end of May, the second - at the end of September.
• "Consul". Fruiting also occurs twice a year. The first berries appear quite early, at the beginning of May and for a long time they are pleased with a rich harvest. In late September, you can collect the second portion of ripe berries. This variety of strawberries does not require special care, as there are very few tendrils.
• "Queen Elizabeth". This is quite a fruitful variety of strawberries, which can produce up to three harvests by the end of November. The taste of honey berries. The size is not very big. But at the same time there are a lot of berries, so gardeners are quite happy with everything. So, from 5 bushes you can collect up to 10 kilograms of strawberries.

Garden strawberries require proper planting, as well as bushes care. Planting such a plant is better on the sunny side, where there is no wind, and in winter time snow can accumulate. This is necessary so that the strawberry does not die. After all, its root system is practically on the surface. If the winter is snowless, and the temperature drops to 10 degrees below zero, the plant will simply die.

The quality of soils is also considered important. The best are sandy lands. Experts do not recommend planting strawberries in the garden soils, where there is a large amount of salt. Also, do not plant a plant in the newly dug up the earth. After all, when it starts to settle, the ground can tighten the roots very deeply, and this is not desirable for strawberries.It is necessary to prepare the soil even six months before planting. It is also necessary to add all the substances that will be needed for good fruiting. One week before the landing of the strawberries, it is necessary to once again dig up the ground, however, this must be done with just one bayonet.

Planted plants better in early May. At this time, the bushes are gaining strength and well take root. Also, landing can be done in August. The weather should be a bit gloomy. The distance between the bushes should be at least 25-30 centimeters. The ideal distance between the bushes - 50-60 centimeters.

Very important for garden strawberry watering. It is necessary to do it once in 3 days. If the weather is too dry, then you need to water the beds every day. This is especially important during the flowering period of strawberries. If the moisture is not enough, the berries will be much smaller.

We must also remember about the weeding, which should be carried out on time. After all, loosening the land will allow the root system of strawberries to breathe. Do not forget about the mulching. For mulch, you can use both sawdust and straw. Such a process will protect the roots of the plant and will not allow the weeds to grow.

If the strawberry has some bitterness, you should not immediately get rid of this sort. It may appear from a lack of sunlight or from cold weather. If this is so, then the next year the bitterness will pass, and you can enjoy delicious strawberries.

It is necessary to collect garden strawberries often. This should be done every two days. Not every person can immediately use that amount of strawberries. Therefore, it is often made from different blanks for the winter. It can be a compote, a jam, or just a freeze. Here are some popular recipe blanks.

To freeze the berry can be in different ways. The first is quite simple. Strawberries are thoroughly washed, dried on paper towels. After that, the berries are placed on a baking sheet or tray in a single layer. Freezing occurs in batches. Then the berries are put in bags and stored in the freezer.

You can also make freezing in another way. To do this, you need to take strawberries in the following proportions: pour 350 grams of granulated sugar per 1 kg of berries. Strawberries must be put in a flat container and sprinkled with sugar. After that, the berry should be placed in a cool place and wait until juice appears. Then the fruits must be transferred to the vessel where they will be stored. Juice must completely fill all the gaps between the berries. The next step is to put the strawberries in the freezer.

To cook such a dish, You will need the following components:

• 1.5 kg of strawberry;
• 300 grams of sugar.

Step-by-step recipe.

1. Berries need to sort and wash.
2. After that, they need to be folded in an enamel pot and pour sugar. When it will be 12 hours, strawberries should be transferred to prepared jars and pour juice on it.
3. The next step is to pasteurize the jars. It is necessary to do it 15 minutes.
4. After which they need to close the lids.

For the preparation of such an interesting dish the following components are needed:

• 1.5 kg of strawberries;
• 1.5 kg of granulated sugar.

Step-by-step recipe.

1. Ripe berries should be thoroughly washed and sorted. After that, they need to pour in sugar and let them brew for 40 minutes.
2. Then it is necessary to grind everything with a blender. The finished mass should be prepared in several stages for 10-15 minutes. After each time, let the strawberries cool.
3. When the jam thickens, it is simply laid out in prepared jars and sealed.

To cook such a dish, need components:

• 1.5 kg of strawberry;
• 2 kg of granulated sugar;
• 0.5 ml of water.

Step-by-step recipe.

1. From sugar and water you need to cook syrup.
2. After that, it is necessary to add prepared strawberries.
3. It is necessary to boil such jam until it is ready. Then the banks must be sealed.

This jam will delight the whole family with its taste and aroma.

• 6 kg of strawberries;
• 4 kg of granulated sugar;
• 6 liters of water.

Step-by-step recipe.

1. Strawberries need to grind in a meat grinder and pour syrup from sugar and water.
2. Everything should be placed in a glass pot and put to ripen for one week.
3. To prevent mold, the contents must be mixed from time to time.
4. When this period passes, strawberry juice should be poured into another vessel and closed with a stopper. From it you need to take the tube and put it in the water.
5. After one week, a precipitate should appear, and the wine itself will become transparent. Now it needs to be poured into glass bottles and put in a cool place.

For such a product need such components:

• 1 kg of strawberry;
• 1 kg of granulated sugar;
• 1 liter of vodka;
• 100 g of water.

Step-by-step recipe.

1. Cooked strawberries need to be poured with vodka and well corked.
2. After 1 week, the berries need to be separated and poured sugar. After which they should be sent to a warm place.
3. Separated liquid should be put in the fridge.
4. When 2 weeks have passed, all the ingredients must be mixed and let it brew for another 2 weeks.

Garden strawberries are a rather tasty product. It is easy to grow and care for her. In this case, the yields are almost always obtained so large that there is enough berries even for harvesting.

The technology of proper planting and care for garden strawberries is given below.