The best varieties of remontant strawberries, propagation, cultivation and care

Remontant strawberry varieties are characterized by the fact that they bear fruit several times in one season. It is especially convenient to plant such hybrids on your site when living in the south. During the season, remontant varieties can bear fruit up to 3-4 times. Strawberry fruiting ends in autumn.

The nuances of growing remontant strawberries

The agricultural technology of remontant strawberries does not differ significantly from the cultivation of ordinary varieties. These strawberry hybrids are suitable for growing in a greenhouse, outdoors, or even on a windowsill at home.

Remontant strawberries, like regular varieties, are unpretentious to care and grow on almost any type of soil. The culture is propagated by dividing the bush, seedlings and mustaches.

Planting of seedlings in a permanent place occurs in September. If after planting the bushes begin to bloom, the inflorescences are torn off. With the onset of cold weather, the soil in the beds is mulched with straw or peat.

Advantages and disadvantages of remontant varieties

Advantages of remontant strawberries:

• Remontant strawberries differ from ordinary ones in that they bear fruit 3-4 times per season.
• Easy to grow.
• High yield.
• The berries grow large in size.
• Hybrids are resistant to diseases.
• There are varieties with red and white berries.
• Taste qualities.

Disadvantages of varieties:

• The bushes produce a good harvest in the first 2-3 years, then the strawberries become depleted.
• Despite their unpretentiousness, strawberries are demanding of moisture and light.

With proper care, you can increase the fruiting period. These varieties have no significant disadvantages, except for a decrease in yield.

The best varieties of remontant strawberries

Among all the remontant hybrids, several of the best can be distinguished, which are superior in characteristics to other varieties.

Autumn fun

The Autumn Fun variety bears fruit until the onset of frost in September.And when grown in a greenhouse - until the end of October. Autumn fun bears fruit twice a season - in June and August. There are 10-15 peduncles in the bush, up to 15 berries in one peduncle. The berries weigh 20-25 g, are red in color, the flesh is sweet and juicy. It is resistant to strawberry mites and nematodes.

Russian size

The maximum weight of the berries is from 40 to 50 g. The pulp is dense and juicy. Dessert variety. The bushes are medium-sized, heavily leafy. Deep red strawberries. Fruits in June and early August.

Galya Chiv

Galya Chiv belongs to the late varieties of remontant strawberries. Galya Chiv is not suitable for transportation because the berries are too soft. Up to 20 ovaries are formed in a peduncle. The weight of ripe berries ranges from 20 to 70 g. At the first fruiting, the largest berries grow. In the second - smaller in size.

Vima Rina

Vima Rina is a large-fruited variety, the weight of the berries ranges from 30 to 45 g. The berries are cone-shaped, red in color. The pulp is juicy, but at the same time dense, sugary in taste. Up to 850 g of fruits are harvested from one bush per season. The bushes are semi-spreading, medium-leaved.

Diamond

A large-fruited hybrid, the berries grow weighing up to 20-45 g. The pulp is dense, not very juicy, but sweet. Thanks to this quality, the variety is suitable for long-term transportation. The leaf rosette of Diamant is well developed, the bush is heavily leafy. The leaves are large.

Selva

A high-yielding variety, up to 1 kg of berries are harvested from one bush. Ripening period is early. Fruiting begins in early June. The shape of the fruit is conical, the tip is slightly pointed. The weight of the fruit ranges from 25 to 75 g. The shade of the berries is rich red, the surface is glossy. The advantage of the variety is winter hardiness.

Queen Elizabeth 2

A winter-hardy hybrid that tolerates spring frosts. The bushes are leafy, with a well-developed leaf rosette. Fruiting is early, the first ripe berries appear at the end of May. Strawberries finish bearing fruit in September. The berries are large, weighing up to 55 g.

Novel

Strawberries Roman have the correct teardrop shape, the tip is pointed. The fruits have a strong aroma and sweet flesh. The fruiting period is long, starting in mid-May and ending in October. When grown in a greenhouse, it bears fruit within 10 months.

Lyubasha

The berries of the Lyubasha variety are medium in size, weighing about 22 g. The pulp is sweet, with a high sugar content. The foliage is medium in size and pubescent. It is resistant to diseases and temperature fluctuations.

Reproduction methods

Remontant hybrids have three methods of propagation - seedlings, mustaches and dividing the bush.

Seedling method

Strawberries can be propagated by seedlings. But this growing method is labor-intensive and time-consuming. It is advisable to purchase seeds from trusted sellers. Seeds are planted in mid-February.

Growing by seedling method:

• Pour loose soil into the box and water it generously.
• Spread the seeds on the surface of the soil and lightly press them into the ground with your finger.
• It is not recommended to cover the seeds with soil.
• Cover the boxes with glass or cling film to create a greenhouse effect.
• Regularly remove the film or glass, water the soil and ventilate it.

Strawberry seedlings are picked when three full leaves appear on the bushes. Planted in the ground after warm weather sets in.

Usami

The easiest way to propagate strawberries is with a mustache. To do this, the mustaches with already grown bushes are cut off from adult bushes. The stem that connects the mother plant and the children is cut off.And the bushes are planted in holes at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other. Water generously with water at the end of planting.

Dividing the bush

Without whiskers, strawberries are grown by dividing the bush. Old overgrown bushes are suitable for this type of propagation. They are cut into several pieces with a shovel. Then carefully separate all the parts. It is not advisable to shake off the soil from its roots. Transplanted into holes in a new place. Water generously at the end of transplanting.

Features of growing remontant varieties

Growing remontant strawberry varieties is not difficult. The main thing is to pay attention to lighting, humidity and fertilizing the soil.

Boarding time

Planting of remontant strawberries begins in the spring, at the beginning of May. By July the bushes are already beginning to bear fruit. Some summer residents prefer to plant seedlings in the fall or in August. In summer, planting strawberries is also possible, but not advisable. The optimal time for strawberry propagation is still considered to be the end of spring.

Selection and preparation of a landing site

It is recommended to plant strawberries after the following crops have grown:

• radish;
• garlic;
• parsley;
• calendula;
• legumes;
• beet;
• carrot.

It is not recommended to grow where the following crops grew:

• cabbage;
• raspberries;
• potato;
• tomatoes;
• cucumbers

The soil for the beds is prepared in the fall. The soil is cleared of leaves and weeds, and the soil is dug up. Add rotted manure or bird droppings. For planting strawberries, choose elevated areas that are in the sun most of the day.

Preparation of planting material

It is not necessary to prepare seedlings before planting. Strawberries take root well after planting in a new place. A few hours before planting, the bushes can be kept in a growth activator. This measure will be quite sufficient.

Landing technology

Most often, strawberries are planted by dividing the bush or with a mustache. But the technology of planting using seedlings does not differ from the first two types of planting.

How to replant strawberries:

• Dig up the soil and mix it with fertilizers.
• Make holes to a depth of 20-30 cm, the width of the hole is 50-55 cm.
• In open ground, all weeds are removed before planting seedlings.
• Place the seedling in the hole, straighten the roots and bury it with soil.
• Pour generously with warm water.

After planting, the strawberries are irrigated abundantly. Only warm water is used for irrigation. Humidification with cold water leads to the development of fungal diseases.

Rules for caring for remontant strawberries

Caring for remontant strawberries is no different from caring for regular varieties.

Watering and fertilizers

Remontant varieties will have to be watered more often than regular ones due to the fact that the root system is closer to the soil surface.

Plants need to be fertilized several times a season. You will have to feed strawberries several times a season due to frequent fruiting. Feeding is carried out 4 times:

• In the last days of May, strawberries are fed with urea.
• The second time, mineral and organic fertilizers are applied during the flowering period (nitrogen and liquid manure are used).
• Then feed after the first fruiting.
• The last time fertilizing is done is before the onset of cold weather. The preparations “Kornevin” or “Rastvorin” are added to the soil.

If the bushes become too leafy, stop feeding.

Trimming

Pruning is often unnecessary. Pruning is carried out only in the fall after the entire harvest has been harvested. Remove the lower dried leaves from strawberry bushes. It is not advisable to touch the upper leaves so as not to damage the fruit buds. Use sharp garden shears for pruning.

Mulching

After pruning in the fall, the soil in the beds is mulched.Sawdust, straw or peat are used as mulch. The layer should be at least 15 cm. Mulch not only retains heat in winter, but also prevents moisture from quickly evaporating in summer and autumn. This is very important, because remontant strawberry varieties prefer to grow on a moist substrate due to the superficial location of the roots.

Preparing for winter

It is necessary to prepare strawberries for winter in the northern and central regions where winters are cold. In addition to mulching, the bushes are covered with spruce branches. A few weeks before the onset of cold weather, they stop watering the soil.

Diseases and pests

Strawberries suffer mainly from fungal diseases. Common diseases include:

• verticillium wilt;
• gray rot;
• white rot;
• anthracnose;
• late blight;
• brown spot;
• white spotting;
• powdery mildew;
• brown spotting.

Fungicides and biological products are used to treat bushes against diseases. For example, the drugs “Aktara”, “Nurell-D”, “Ridomil”, “Topaz” are effective. If signs of disease appear, strawberries are treated before flowering.

It is not recommended to process the bushes during fruiting. For preventive purposes, the procedure is repeated after harvesting.

Pests appear in the spring. Most insects overwinter in the soil and lay larvae there.

The following insects are found on strawberries:

• aphid;
• slugs;
• strawberry mite;
• pennitsa slobber;
• spider mite;
• ants;
• tobacco thrips.

Strawberries should be treated against insects immediately after they appear. For spraying, use a soap solution, decoctions of chamomile, celandine, wormwood, and yarrow. Calendula, garlic, and marigolds are also planted in the beds. The smell of these plants repels insects.To prevent slugs, mint and lavender are scattered in the beds.

The mole cricket is dangerous for strawberries. With sharp claws she cuts off the roots of strawberries. To kill mole crickets, traps with chemicals are placed in their burrows. After harvesting, the soil in the beds is dug up and all weeds are destroyed. Fallen leaves need to be removed from the site; insects often overwinter in them.

Possible problems

When growing strawberries, the following problems arise:

• Strawberries do not bloom, but only produce mustaches.
• The bushes become covered with white or rusty spots.
• Doesn't bear fruit a second time.
• Productivity decreases.
• Plants grow leaf mass.

Most problems when growing strawberries arise from a lack of nutrients in the soil. In addition, with prolonged growth in the same place, strawberries begin to degenerate. Densified plantings also have a negative impact on yields.

If strawberries begin to grow leaf mass, you should stop feeding them. Excess nutrients lead to decreased yields.