Strawberries of the Evi-2 variety are considered a remontant crop. It is easy to care for and tolerates temperature fluctuations well. In addition, the plant produces tasty fruits. In order for a crop to produce a bountiful harvest, it needs to be watered and fed in a timely manner. Protection from diseases and pests is of no small importance. In this case, the bushes should be treated before flowering begins.
Description and characteristics of strawberries Evi-2
This crop is characterized by compact, round-shaped bushes.They are distinguished by a medium number of light green leaves. The plant is usually covered with a large number of long peduncles. At the same time, there are practically no mustaches. Therefore, the culture can only be propagated by division.
Fruiting begins in mid-June. Moreover, it continues almost until the end of summer. The berries have a firm texture and an ovoid shape. They are distinguished by a rich red hue. In this case, the core is white and pink. The average weight of one berry is 15-25 grams. The pulp has a firm and dense texture. It has a sweet and sour taste and a pronounced aroma.
The fruits have a uniform ripening period. From 1 square meter of planting it is possible to obtain 5.5 kilograms of fruit. They are easy to transport and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Main pros and cons
Rules for growing and caring for the variety
In order for a culture to grow and develop normally, it needs to be properly cared for. In this case, it is important to pay attention to planting work.
Landing
Bushes should be planted in the spring, immediately after frost, or at the end of the warm season. It is recommended to fertilize the soil before planting. To do this, use 10 parts of humus and 2 parts of organic products. Also add 500 grams of ash. Strawberries require a sunny area. It is advisable to plant the crop after garlic, dill or parsley. However, you should not grow strawberries after cucumbers and potatoes.
It is recommended to plant bushes in rows with an interval of 30 centimeters. The row spacing should be 70 centimeters. The planting holes should be 30 centimeters deep. After planting, it is recommended to cover the beds with a mulch layer.
Loosening, weed control
To get a good harvest, the beds need to be systematically loosened and weeded. To facilitate maintenance procedures, it is worth covering the soil with mulching organic material. Straw or rotted sawdust is suitable for this. It is also permissible to use spunbond for this.
Removing a mustache
This variety of strawberry practically does not grow a mustache. Therefore, there are no problems with their removal.
Top dressing
For the first time, the crop needs to be fed in early spring. This is done immediately after the snow melts. In order for the plant to grow a sufficient amount of greenery, it requires nitrogen fertilizers.
This substance can be obtained from organic or mineral preparations:
- Mix 500 milliliters of cow pats with a bucket of water and water it under the root. 1 bush requires 1 liter of product.
- Use "Nitroammophoska". A bucket of water requires 1 spoon of the substance. 1 bush uses 500 milliliters of product.
During flowering, it is recommended to spray the crop with a solution of zinc sulfate. 5 liters of water require 1 gram of substance.Boric acid is considered an effective remedy during this period. For 5 liters of water you need 2 grams of the composition. Nettle infusion is considered an effective remedy. To prepare it, it is recommended to fill the raw materials with water and leave for 7-10 days. To fertilize the plant, 1 liter of the product is mixed with a bucket of water.
Wintering
Strawberries of this variety can withstand frosts down to -22 degrees. In more severe cold weather it needs to be covered. For this, sawdust, pine needles or agrofibre are used. In winter, it is recommended to cover the beds with snow.
Diseases, pests and their control
The plant of this variety is susceptible to spotting and late blight. It is also susceptible to attacks by slugs and snails. Copper-based products or complex fungicides help to cope with late blight. Special chemicals help prevent spotting. To avoid attacks by snails and slugs, you should use tobacco ash and phosphorus.
Sanitation helps prevent diseases or pest attacks. In this case, it is necessary to promptly remove the affected fragments of bushes.
Features of reproduction
The culture has practically no mustache. Therefore, the only vegetative method of propagation is division of the bush. To do this, you need to dig it up and carefully divide it into several fragments. Each of them must include rosettes and developed roots. It is recommended to plant the resulting bushes in new areas.
Cleaning and storage rules
It is recommended to pick the berries as soon as they are ripe. The fruits have a fairly hard texture, so they can easily be transported. They can be stored in the refrigerator for more than 3 days.
Strawberries are versatile. They can be eaten fresh or frozen. It is also possible to make various preparations and desserts from berries.
Strawberry Evi-2 is considered a productive variety that bears delicious fruits. In order for the cultivation of a crop to be successful, it is recommended to properly care for it. At the same time, the bushes need timely watering and fertilizing.
