Strawberry variety Galya Chiv is considered a very productive plant. The crop is a late-ripening variety and produces a harvest in the second half of July. With proper care, the plant gives an excellent harvest. It is recommended to water, loosen and feed the plants in a timely manner. The fight against dangerous diseases and pests is of no small importance.
Description of the variety and brief characteristics
This culture is characterized by certain features:
- The variety is distinguished by its late ripening period. The first fruits ripen in July.
- The bushes are considered vigorous and erect. They are covered with a small number of leaves.
- The root system is long and strong. Thanks to this, it penetrates into the deep layers of the soil and absorbs moisture.
- The plant has a minimal number of tendrils and tall peduncles. The flowers are white in color and medium in size.
- The berries have an orange-red hue and are large in size - up to 50-70 grams. They have a cut-conical shape. Inside there is dense and juicy pulp.
- The fruits have an excellent sweet and sour taste and a pleasant strawberry smell.
Advantages and disadvantages of strawberries Galya Chiv
Subtleties of cultivation
A sunny area with good protection from drafts is suitable for planting the crop. In the north, it is better to grow strawberries in greenhouse conditions. To get a good harvest, the plant requires fertile loamy soil with humus and peat in its composition. A couple of weeks before planting the crop, the soil should be dug deep.
Care instructions
Galya Chiv can hardly tolerate excess moisture. Therefore, it needs to be watered moderately. The best option would be drip moistening of the soil. Excessive amounts of water negatively affect the taste of the berries and can cause rot.
In order for the bushes to bear fruit well, the mustache must be removed. It is recommended to do this before the layering appears. To obtain material for planting, bushes should be grown separately. In this case, it is recommended to remove flower buds immediately. It is not recommended to wait until flowering.
To restore the nutritional composition of the soil, it needs to be fed. In the first year of cultivation, compost or humus is added. It is also acceptable to use ash. In the second year, the need for stronger nitrogen fertilizers arises. At the same time, for 10 liters of water it is recommended to take 50 grams of urea and a glass of ash.
Starting from the third year of cultivation, bushes at the stage of active fruiting should be fed 2 times. This should be done before flowering and after harvesting. To do this, it is recommended to use a slurry solution. It is mixed with water in a ratio of 1:10.
Control of diseases and pests of the variety
Sometimes the plant encounters fungal diseases. To avoid this, it is recommended to practice prevention. At the beginning of spring, the bushes should be treated with Bordeaux mixture at a concentration of 1% or use the drug “Horus”. In the fall, the procedure should be repeated. The use of “Fitoverm” helps against pests.
Reproduction
Strawberries of this variety can be propagated by vegetative methods:
- Air layering. To do this, it is recommended to leave 5 mustaches on the mother bush. When a rosette appears on the shoot, attach the tendril to the ground so that it takes root faster.Stepchildren should be separated from the main plant after a month.
- Dividing the bush. In this case, it is recommended to dig up the mother bush, cut it into fragments and remove the lignified rhizomes. The resulting cuttings are transplanted to a new location.
Collection and storage
Strawberries ripen in the second half of July. This variety is characterized by high yield. It is 500-700 grams per bush. The berries can be eaten fresh or processed. They can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. For longer storage, fruits should be frozen.
Galya Chiv strawberries are distinguished by high yield and excellent taste. To grow a crop successfully, it requires good care.
