Description and characteristics of Clery strawberries, cultivation and care

Having your own berries on your plot is a summer resident’s dream. Planting crops causes difficulties for some gardeners. The Clery strawberry has many fans and admirers; there are no problems with planting. The plants are unpretentious, and the berries are tasty and aromatic.

Description and characteristics of Clery strawberries

In order to grow fruits, you need to know more about the plant variety. Then the summer resident has fewer questions.

Flowers and berries

The flowers are white and do not rise above the bush. The middle is bright, there is a lot of pollen. The plant blooms in early May, so it belongs to the early varieties.

Strawberries weigh 35-40 g. The peculiarity of the plant is that all the dark red berries are almost the same. Cone-shaped, sweet taste.

The pulp is dense and juicy. The fruits are used for any cooking method:

• compotes;
• jam;
• jams;
• beverages;
• freezing and more.

Housewives use them to decorate cakes and pastries. Used as a filling for pies.

Bushes

The plant itself is spreading or compact. The foliage is dark green with a shine. Height 35-40 cm, depends on growing conditions.

Productivity

With proper care, they get a rich harvest. Approximately 250-300 g per plant. Clery matures simultaneously, amicably and for a short time. Strawberries produce a harvest once. Proper care and proper planting determine the volume of the fruit.

Transportability of strawberries

Careful berry picking increases the tolerance of long-term transportation. At the same time, the presentation and taste characteristics are preserved. Without heat treatment or special conditions, the berries are stored for 5 days.

Origin and recommended growing regions

The variety was released in 1996 and has a European patent. The Clery strawberry was developed for the northern region of Italy. Therefore, it feels best in the southern regions of Russia. In other areas they are grown in greenhouses, film shelters and tunnels. Recommended for cultivation in Belarus and Ukraine.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

To decide whether it is worth growing Clery strawberries on the plot or not, the summer resident studies the positive and negative characteristics of the variety.

Pros:

• versatility of fruit use;
• drought resistance;
• unpretentiousness;
• equal size and friendly maturation;
• high immunity;
• good transport tolerance.

Minuses:

• grown in open ground only in the southern regions;
• with poor care, the fruits become sour;
• high cost of planting material.

The presence of other negative characteristics is identified by each person individually.

Landing rules

The future harvest depends on how correctly the plants are planted. It is advisable to follow the recommendations exactly. Plants will definitely respond with a bountiful harvest.

Selection and preparation of seedlings

Summer residents recommend purchasing planting material with a closed root system. Such seedlings are easier to accept and grow faster.

The leaves of strawberry seedlings should not be wrinkled, bright green, without any spots. The root system is well developed, 6.5-7 cm.

Bushes with an open root system are planted no later than 2 days after purchase. Planted in autumn or spring, depending on the growing region.

Selecting a location

Clery strawberries do not need raised beds. But she loves space and fertile soil. It is better to choose a site on the sunny south side and in open areas protected from drafts. The smoother the area, the better.

Everything is dug up with humus, mineral fertilizers and wood ash. Rows are formed at a distance of 60 cm from each other. The distance between the bushes is 40-60 cm.

Boarding procedure

The prepared holes are watered and strawberries are planted. The heart should rise above the ground by at least 2-3 cm.After planting, compact the soil a little and water gently.

How to care for garden strawberries

Caring for is an important process when growing crops. It is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of experienced gardeners.

How and what to feed

It is recommended to feed Clery with organic matter and complex mineral fertilizers. The plant especially needs additional nutrients during periods:

• exit after winter;
• budding;
• fruit formation;
• after fruiting, since it is then that the foundation of the future harvest is laid.

It is advisable to observe moderation in everything; it is better to underfeed than to overfeed the plants.

Trimming

Removal of dried leaves in spring, first pruning at the beginning of the season. Then the bushes are strictly monitored. If there is no idea to propagate the plants, remove the tendrils, since the Clery variety produces a lot of them. They weaken the bush, part of the harvest is lost, and the remaining hearths become smaller.

Wintering

Strawberries have poor winter hardiness, so summer residents cover the soil with a layer of mulch. And the bushes themselves are covered with dry plant debris or straw. The harsher the winter, the thicker the mulch layer.

Reproduction methods

Every gardener can grow strawberries on the plot, since the Clery variety reproduces easily. Various methods are used.

Propagating strawberries with a mustache

A common and accessible method. There will be no shortage of planting material. Clery produces a large number of new rosettes per season. It’s not difficult to grow them; the plant does everything itself. It is necessary to ensure that the tendrils take root separately from each other. Gardeners specially dig plastic containers nearby and the plants take root in them.

There is no need to rush to separate the tendrils from the mother plant.They are waiting for their own root system to emerge.

The rosettes will reach the required size for replanting. At least 3-4 full leaves should form. They are seated in a permanent place.

Dividing the bush

This planting is also rejuvenating. The benefits from it are great. The gardener receives additional planting material. Separates the bushes, giving them the opportunity to take root and develop further freely.

Seeds

Summer residents consider planting seeds to be impractical, since it is a long process and results are achieved after several years. And no one wants to wait. Therefore, it is rare that a gardener uses this method.

The method is good for updating the variety, since the seeds grow into strong plants that produce a bountiful harvest.

Diseases and pests

The attack on Clery strawberries is anthracnose. You can notice signs of the disease immediately. Brown spots appear on plants. The fruits are covered with black depressed spots. The disease spreads very quickly.

If the affected areas or the entire bush are identified and removed in time, infection is avoided.

To prevent the disease from developing, treat:

• Bordeaux mixture 3 times per season;
• a mixture of copper sulfate and lime in proportions of 100/130 g per 6 liters of water.

Plants treated in time do not get sick and do not transfer diseases to each other. Therefore, summer residents pay great attention to prevention.

A lot of damage to the crop is caused by pests, including slugs, mites, weevils and other insects. Gardeners rarely use chemicals, since a small amount of substances disappears without a trace. Many settle in fruits and then enter the human body, causing harm.

Tansy decoction helps against most insects.To do this you need:

• 700 g of dry grass;
• 40 g soap;
• 10 liters of water.

Boil the herb for 30 minutes. in water. After cooling, strain, add water to a volume of 10 liters, add soap, and spray the plants.

In addition to this method, there are many other, no less effective methods, each summer resident chooses for himself.

Collection and storage of strawberries

The peculiarity of the Clery variety is that the berries ripen almost simultaneously. Therefore, all the fruits ripen within 10-15 days. This simplifies the assembly process and allows you to process the entire crop at once.

In hot weather and in rainy weather, picking berries is not recommended. The shelf life of strawberries and their ability to be transported are significantly reduced. This is done after the dew has disappeared, before the heat sets in.

Harvest carefully, along with the stalk. Place in small containers. If transportation is planned, then they are placed immediately in the required containers, since the crop does not tolerate shifting.

The berry will remain in the refrigerator for 5 days without loss of taste and product characteristics. The strawberries should then be processed. Some housewives practice freezing fruits.

Growing Clery strawberries on the plot will help the summer resident get tasty, healthy fruits. The crop is capable of bearing fruit all year round, so it is grown indoors.