Strawberry "Baron Solemakher": description of the variety and cultivation

Strawberries "Baron Solemakher" is popular with domestic gardeners, as it gives quite large yields and fruits until the frost.The fruits have a pleasant taste and delicate aroma. This crop prefers to grow on enriched soils, which are abundantly sprinkled with phosphorus-based fertilizers and covered with mulch.

The unique "Baron Solemakher" appeared in the 20th century and was bred in Germany by breeders who worked with alpine strawberry groups. For many decades, this culture is in demand due to its high performance. The variety was bred as a berry for making desserts and belongs to the cultures of fast and early ripening. In the process of development, the bush is formed of medium size, it is a little branched, but at the same time low.

The leaves are small, greenish and slightly convex. The inflorescences are on short legs and located below the base of the leaves. Fruits of small size, the mass of which reaches 4 grams. Their shape is conical, and the color is red. They are distinguished by good taste and aroma with sourness. The amount of sugar in the berries is about 8%, and there is vitamin C.

Variety description says that it is winter-hardy, and therefore in some cases it can withstand minus 35 degrees. Also, the repair garden culture can withstand droughts, but they also have a negative effect on the condition of the bush. Resistance to parasites and pathologies is high, which makes this variety quite popular among both domestic and foreign gardeners.

The plant begins to bear fruit in the first year after planting seedlings and for 3-4 years gives quite large yields. Experts note that in some cases, with proper care for the summer, up to 83 centners of berries can be harvested per hectare. When 3-4 years of fruiting take place, it is recommended to replace the strawberry bushes, as they deplete the soil and age, as a result of which they start to produce less fruits.

Berries differ:

• conical shape;
• saturated color and glossy surface;
• pleasant aroma;
• sweet taste;
• weighing up to 4 g;
• good presentation.

This culture begins to bloom in May, and the first fruits are collected in the summer. Strawberry fructifies throughout the season before frost. If it grows in the southern regions, it will be able to bear fruit until November. In the northern regions yields crops until September.

"Baron Solemakher" has many advantages, largely exceeding some minuses. Among the advantages are the following:

• grows well, takes root and gives high yields even in bad weather conditions;
• Bushes are small in size and can be an ornament to any garden;
• culture bears fruit throughout the season before frost;
• bushes do not have a mustache, and therefore occupy little space in the garden;
• germination rate is 95%;
• tolerates frost and drought;
• high resistance to diseases and pests.

Among the minuses are the following:

• bushes require high-quality and timely food;
• bushes must be replanted after three to four years of fruiting;
• for strawberries need attentive care.

This culture can multiply in different ways, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. One method of reproduction is the division of the bush, with the result that several new processes can be obtained from a single plant. If necessary, they are cut off from the main bush and planted in moist soil. That the young plant got acclimatized better, it is necessary to spud it regularly and to maintain temperature and humidity. Because the best option for growing young seedlings will be a greenhouse, which is located in a shaded place.

After a month of growth in such conditions, the seedlings will be ready for transplanting to open areas, as they develop a fairly powerful root system. It is possible to propagate this culture in this way throughout the whole season.It is necessary to stop the transplant in September, since the young seedlings will not have time to harden before the frost, and therefore they can freeze. Some experts point out that "Baron Solemakher" can be grown from seeds, but it should be taken into account that they can only ascend in 3-4 weeks, because the landing should be done early.

If necessary, you can prepare and collect the seeds yourself. To do this, take ripe berries from the garden, remove the pulp from them and spread out under the sun to dry. When it dries, it is recommended to select the seeds and place them in a bag, as well as put them in a cold place. Experts note that the most prolific and high-quality seeds are in the upper part of the fruit. These seeds can be stored for 4 years at temperatures up to +5 degrees and humidity up to 70%.

Planting seeds is carried out in special boxes at home in February. Also, the timing may shift, depending on the climate. It should be borne in mind that before the onset of heat, the seeds should already be germinated, and this will take 3-4 weeks. It is not recommended to increase or decrease these terms too much, it all depends on the weather conditions in the region.

After the seeds germinate, they are recommended to be transplanted into loose and light soil, which is well processed with organic components and heated. To speed up the appearance of seeds, greens are recommended to be planted in pots, which can be specially purchased in stores. Two to three weeks after the landing, the first sprouts begin to emerge from the ground. They are recommended to be stopped carefully, as they are rather gentle. Each sprout should have up to 4 leaves.

In order for seedlings to develop well in the open field, it is necessary to create favorable conditions for them. For this purpose, it is recommended to treat the primer with antifungal agents and disinfect. If the seedlings were grown according to the rules, then there will be a good percentage of germination. It is also important to provide the young steam room with the necessary humidity and air temperature. Do not allow the soil to dry out or have too much water on it, as this may cause mold or mildew.

Seedlings are usually planted in early summer. To this end, it is recommended to choose healthy and young saplings with a powerful root system, on which there is no damage. It is also important that the roots are not faded. Strawberries of this variety like sunlight and heat, so you need to take this into account when choosing a place for planting. It is necessary to abandon the landing in the lowlands, as well as in those areas where the groundwater is high. Also it is necessary to abandon the landing in the garden, where previously grew tomatoes or Jerusalem artichoke.

If the area is quite wet, then it is necessary to reduce the number of waterings, and for the bushes themselves to prepare the beds on a hill. To do this, you can build your own fencing on a certain plot of land and pour the soil there, raising it above the level of the garden. When disembarking, it is necessary to observe the distance between the bushes for normal aeration and ensure the possibility of growth of culture. The gap between plants should be an average of 30 cm, and the distance between the beds - 70 cm. It should be remembered that It is not necessary to do very deep holes for strawberries, but the roots should not be too high either.

Growing "Baron Solemakher" does not require much effort and knowledge from the gardener, but it is recommended to adhere to certain and simple rules, they are aimed atin order to produce timely and proper watering, loosen the soil and carry out feeding. In the spring periods, it is necessary to periodically loosen the soil under the bushes, to clear foliage and weeds, and also to observe that no pests appear on the bushes. If necessary, damaged leaves and shoots are removed from the bushes. Watering is done regularly, especially during hot periods, but it must be observed so that the soil was not very moist.

The strawberry bush during the fruiting period requires fertilizing and abundant watering. Such activities must be made at the time of flowering, as well as after it. According to experienced gardeners, the most effective is the drip irrigation system. This will help the bush to provide enough moisture, which will be a stimulus for growth. While caring for strawberries, it is recommended to remember that there should not be other plants on the site that will take nutrients off the ground. This will also negatively affect the illumination of the site or the retention of moisture on it.

Loosen the soil, especially under the bushes, be careful not to damage the roots, as they are shallow. Top dressings are made depending on the conditions in the growing region. It is recommended to start the first feeding in the spring during the appearance of the ovaries and after picking the berries. Preference is given to nitrogen-based fertilizers. This may be ammonium nitrate or manure. In addition to these components, it is recommended to add potash salts or other complex fertilizers.

After the berries are collected, the bushes must be prepared for the winter. To do this, it is recommended to sprinkle and inspect the roots that have become bare over the summer. It is also recommended to sprinkle the area with mulch in the fall so that frosts do not penetrate to the roots. When severe frosts come, it is recommended to cover strawberries with foil if winter is not snowy.

This variety is resistant to the main pathologies that are common among berry crops. But it also requires regular spraying of bushes throughout the growing season to prevent the occurrence of diseases. For this you can use Bordeaux mixture or Lepidocide solution.

Despite the fact that this crop has good resistance to pests, in violation of agricultural technology, they can still damage the bushes. The most dangerous is the earth mite. So that it does not appear on the site, it is recommended to perform soil treatment with “Keltan” or “Karbofos” in accordance with the instructions for use.

During the ripening of berries, they are recommended to choose in the morning or in the evening. The largest fruits can be obtained from the bush in the first period of their appearance. If you need to transport the berries, it is recommended to collect them from the bush green. You can transport them in the container in which they were collected initially, so as not to reduce the quality. For transportation used flat boxes or baskets. The shelf life of berries is two weeks after collection at a temperature of 2 degrees and good ventilation.

Summer residents note that this culture can successfully grow in different regions. Particularly satisfied are those who grow strawberries in the Moscow region. Among the advantages can be noted early ripening, easy care and high yields. Some gardeners claim that seedlings from the seeds of this variety are difficult to grow, as they are fragile.Those who do not want to engage in such events on their own, it is recommended to buy the prepared material, but only this should be done from trusted vendors.

As can be seen, “Baron Solemacher” is a culture of an excellent variety that does not require special and complex care. Due to its distinctive qualities, it is popular among summer residents and gardeners around the world.

For information on how the strawberry "Baron Solemaher" gives a harvest, see the following video.