Description of the Chamora Turusi strawberry variety, planting, cultivation and care

The cultivation of Chamora Turusi strawberries quickly caught the taste of gardeners due to the high varietal characteristics of the plant. It is characterized by increased productivity, excellent taste characteristics of the fruit, and resistance to a number of common diseases. To obtain the desired result, it is important to comply with simple but important requirements for planting and care. The variety is unpretentious, but needs to meet certain requirements.

Description and characteristics of the Chamora Turusi variety

This variety loves care, but is not very demanding. The Japanese berry, bred by crossing two varieties, has become widespread due to its high varietal characteristics.

Berry

The berries are huge in size and have an amazing aroma. Strawberries have a round-conical shape. The berries are comb-like in appearance, even folded, with peculiar scallops. Weight is about 80 g, it depends on the rules of agricultural technology. Some reach a weight of 110 g. The color of the berry is red with a brownish, dark, even brick tint. By the 4-5th year, the size of the fruits decreases.

Productivity

Mid-season ripening variety. The yield is impressive: from 1.8 to 2.5 kg per bush, subject to the rules of agricultural technology. Maximum fruiting occurs in the 2-3rd year of life. The harvest takes place within 5-6 years.

Sustainability

It is distinguished by its hardiness, is not classified with drought-resistant varieties, but is considered a winter-hardy representative. Is immune to powdery mildew. The variety does not have immune protection against white and brown spot, root fungus, and verticillium. The bushes suffer from damage by cockchafers, weevils, and slugs.

History of selection and region of growth

The exact pedigree of the plant has not been established, but it is generally accepted that the strawberry is the result of Japanese selection, obtained by crossing Gigantella and Queen Elizabeth plants.Due to the similarity of scientific descriptions of the bush and the fruit mentioned in records in Japan, the variety is considered Japanese.

It is not recommended to cultivate bushes in regions with arid climates. When the strawberry bushes dry out, they die. But they are quite resistant to low temperatures. When the temperature drops to -30^O don't die. To do this, the strawberries must be properly prepared.

Advantages and disadvantages of strawberries

The berry has many advantages:

• amazing aroma of strawberries, like those growing in the forest;
• taste indicators: sweet, juicy;
• big size;
• the fruits have no voids;
• has frost resistance;
• ease of care;
• minimum feeding requirements;
• standard watering requirements;
• due to the density of the berries, it has increased transportability;
• increased productivity.

In addition to the advantages, attention should be paid to the disadvantages:

• demanding on watering conditions;
• sensitive to temperature changes;
• certain soil requirements, grows on fertile soil;
• a large area is required for cultivation;
• has protective functions against gray rot and brown spot.

The nuances of planting a plant

Growing strawberries requires following the rules for planting; this is what further results depend on.

Site selection and soil preparation

For planting, it is recommended to allocate a spacious piece of land, since the bushes are quite powerful. Soil requirements:

• breathability;
• looseness;
• acidity level 5.5-7;
• predominantly sandy, chernozem (clayey soil should be treated with fertilizers).

The selected area must be prepared. Dig up the soil, remove weeds and roots. The soil must be cleaned, level, and loosened.

The garden bed needs good lighting; therefore, lowlands and a place under plants or fences will not work. It should be well ventilated to prevent the development of fungal diseases on the bushes.

Boarding time

The time for planting strawberries is directly dependent on climatic indicators. In the middle zone it is produced in the last days of August, and in regions with a warm climate, which are characterized by little snow in the winter, in May.

In temperate climates, the preferred time for planting is autumn, when more favorable temperature and humidity conditions are established. Gardeners advise preparing the beds for planting bushes in the fall: digging them up, fertilizing them and mixing them with dolomite flour.

Planting strawberries in the garden

Strawberries do not tolerate thickening of bushes; it is recommended to maintain a distance between them of 0.35 m. In places with high humidity, the recommended distance is 0.5 m.

Sequence of actions when landing:

1. Make holes with a depth and diameter of 0.3 m, pour in water.
2. Despite the powerful appearance of the bush, you need to work with it carefully. Place the roots in the hole, the core is located level with the ground. If placed higher, the plant will dry out, if placed lower, it will begin to rot.
3. Gently sprinkle the bush with soil and water it.
4. Fertilizing is not required if fertilizers were added to the soil during digging.

How to properly care for strawberries?

To obtain the desired result, it is important to comply with simple but important requirements for caring for strawberries.

Watering and fertilizers

The plant requires watering. If there is not enough moisture, the berry does not gain weight, becomes hollow inside and dry, and looks lethargic. But it is sweeter due to the increased sugar content, and the aroma is stronger. The plant's root system also suffers from lack of moisture.Drip irrigation works well.

Excess moisture also negatively affects taste parameters. The fruits become watery, the sweetness decreases, transportability deteriorates, rotting occurs, brown spotting and gray rot spread.

Trimming and loosening

From mid-August it is necessary to trim the leaf blades and tendrils of the bushes. Treat the soil with a fungicide (2% solution). If bald spots in the soil appear in the root area, cover them with substrate.

Mulching bushes

Mulching of strawberries is carried out to prevent the development of diseases and moisture retention. After mulching, the berries remain clean. It is carried out when tying berries on bushes, to prevent contact of flower stalks with the ground. Sawdust, pine needles, straw, and humus are used.

Reproduction methods

There are several ways to propagate strawberries:

• seed material;
• mustache;
• division.

The gardener chooses a propagation method that is convenient for himself, taking into account the pros and cons of each.

Usami

Reproduction by mustache is the most convenient and easiest way. The mother bush must be healthy with excellent performance.

For reproduction you need:

• choose a plant 2-3 years old;
• A tendril with the first rosette is left at the bush, the others are removed;
• attach the socket to the ground;
• the shoot takes root within a month;
• dig a rosette with a lump of soil, cut off the tendril if it has not rotted;
• plant the bush on the prepared ridge.

Dividing the bush

This method involves dividing a healthy bush into several rosettes. Each should have at least 4-5 leaf plates, the root 50-60 mm in length.

Action plan:

• choose a bush, dig it up;
• to chicken out the earth;
• place in a container of water to facilitate division;
• trim the roots so that the length is about 50-60 mm, this will stimulate the growth of lateral roots;
• plant on the prepared area.

Seeds

When grown by seeds, the plant is less susceptible to fungal infections, but the method is more complex. By following certain rules, you can grow a large number of strong plants. It is recommended to purchase seeds in specialty stores or prepare them yourself. To do this, you need to take a healthy berry, cut off the skin thinly, put it on paper and dry it.

Primary requirements:

• fill the container for planting with soil;
• sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil, do not sprinkle with soil;
• sprinkle with snow;
• put in the cold (at least +2 ^OC) for a period of up to 2 weeks;
• place in room conditions;
• water when sprouts appear as they dry out;
• plant bushes after the first two leaf blades appear;
• plant on the ridge when there is no threat of frost.

What diseases should you be wary of?

This strawberry variety is protected from a number of diseases. But if basic care requirements are not met, the plant may get sick. If the bushes are severely damaged, treatment does not always give a positive result, so it is important to carry out preventive measures and inspect the bushes to identify the problem in a timely manner.

Verticillium

It is characterized by wilting of the plant, yellow spots with a red tint appear, and the tuber has a black coating. For treatment, it is recommended to use Fundazol and Benorad. The affected plant is treated three times per season.

For prevention, before planting, soak the roots in a weak manganese solution. In addition, remove damaged leaf blades and branches in a timely manner.

Fusarium

It is characterized by yellowing and rapid drying of the leaf plates and the entire rosette. The mustache turns brown.It is recommended to treat the bushes with Fundazol, Benomyl, and Benorad. If the plant is not saved, after removing it, treat the soil with Nitrophen.

For prevention, introduce dolomite flour into the soil and treat the soil with a fungicide in the spring.

Gray rot

Such rot forms dark gray spots on the berries. They are covered with fluff with black dots. It is recommended to treat the affected bushes with Fundazol, Bayleton, and Teldor.

For prevention, it is recommended to leave sufficient distance between tubers, rejuvenate plantings in time, and not use fresh manure for fertilization.

Black root rot

It is also called rhizoctoniasis. It affects the root system, is characterized by the appearance of spots with a brown color, the leaves dry out and fall off. The plant cannot be cured; it is recommended to take preventive measures when planting.

Pest protection

In addition to fungal diseases, the plant is plagued by harmful insects. Among them are the larvae of the cockchafer. When affected, the leaf blades turn intensely yellow and fall off at the beginning of summer. When attacked by a strawberry mite, the leaf blade becomes deformed and twists.

If pests appear, immediately take the necessary measures to preserve the plant. It is recommended to treat with Karbofos, Fitoverm, Neoron. To prevent the appearance of the May beetle, treat the soil before planting with Bazudin, Aktara, and Antikhrushch.

Anyone can grow a crop with large berries; you just need to show a little effort, patience and give the plant the necessary care.