Description and characteristics of the Kupchikha strawberry variety, cultivation and care

Kupchikha is a variety of strawberry that is called such a strange name as zemklunika. The oblong-shaped berry resembles a strawberry, and the smell is similar to strawberries. The aromatic variety is remembered for its juicy taste and rich color.

Description and characteristics of the variety

The berry has a unique shape and individual characteristics, by which it is easy to distinguish it from other varieties.

Features of the plant

Garden strawberries have an elegant bush covered with large, trifoliate, dark green leaves. During the flowering season, lush and abundant flowers are formed. Having white petals, they look very impressive. There are from 10 to 15 flowers on one bush.

Berries

The first fruits are larger in size than the subsequent ones. An elongated strawberry of a rich burgundy color with a slight purple tint. The berries are aromatic, juicy and sweet in taste. Up to 350 g of fruits are collected from one bush.

Endurance and Resilience

The plant can withstand temperatures as low as -24 °C. Strawberries do not suffer from gray rot and powdery mildew. Weather changes do not affect the yield rate.

Advantages and characteristics of strawberries Kupchikha

The strawberry variety has a number of advantages:

1. Large fruit. The first copies are 6 cm long.
2. Easy care. Beginning gardeners can grow Merchant's Wife.
3. Dense pulp. Due to their structure, the berries can withstand transportation over long distances.
4. Stable fruiting. Even in unfavorable weather, strawberries will produce a harvest.
5. Pleasant taste. When bitten, it tastes sweet and sour. The berries themselves have a pronounced musky aroma.

The strawberry variety is universal. The berries are eaten fresh, compotes, preserves and jam are made. Strawberries are suitable for freezing. Low temperatures do not destroy useful elements and substances.

Landing nuances

Adaptation of strawberries in a new place depends on proper planting.

Selecting a location

As a rule, sunny areas are chosen for strawberry bushes. Merchant's Wife grows well in partial shade. Berries are often planted next to fruit trees.With their branches they protect the bushes from scorching rays.

In partial shade, the ripening of strawberries is extended, but they are much larger in size. Planting in beds with poor ventilation is contraindicated. Unsuitable conditions for bushes are soil that does not dry out for a long time after precipitation.

Planting dates, preparation of soil and seedlings

If the dredge forms tendrils in its own area, they are planted in a new place from spring until autumn. The main condition is that they must take root before the start of winter cold. Before planting, the sprouts that were purchased in the spring are kept in a cool and well-lit place until the temperature outside stabilizes.

Planting is done in nutritious soil, which is carefully prepared. The beds are fertilized with humus if it is not possible to use a mixture of charcoal, superphosphate and ammonium nitrate.

The bushes are treated with root formation stimulants. To do this, use “Epin” or “Kornevin”.

Landing scheme and rules

Planting takes place in early spring or autumn. Maintain a distance between young plants of at least 30 cm. For row spacing, 50 cm is allowed. The optimal option is staggered planting.

This variety of strawberry grows quickly, so it will need a lot of space.

Features of care

Kupchikha is a variety that does not require careful care. In order for the bushes to grow and delight you with delicious berries, it is enough to follow simple rules.

Watering

Strawberries do not tolerate dry soil and grow better in moist soils. If there is not enough moisture in the ground, this will affect the size and taste of the fruit. The berries become small and lose their sweetness. The mulching procedure retains moisture in the soil.

Feeding

Oversaturation of soil with fertilizers has the opposite effect - it reduces productivity.Strawberries are fed during flowering and fruit formation. Fertilizer application is combined with abundant watering to protect the roots from burns.

Shelter for the winter

The need for shelter arises if the variety is planned to be grown in regions with cold winters. Due to average winter hardiness, the bushes die in the cold season. But this happens if there is no snow outside. Covering will not be needed if snow falls before the thermometer drops below zero.

Spruce forest is the best protection against frost. In the summer, branches of aspen, maple or birch are harvested. If branches remain after pruning fruit trees or bushes, they can be safely taken as shelter. An alternative is agrofibre, folded in several layers.

Pests, diseases and prevention

The species bred by breeders endures the attack of diseases and pests. Parasites living on strawberries:

• strawberry-raspberry weevil;
• strawberry mite

The presence of parasites is indicated by the appearance of the plant. The edges of the leaves curl, they become stained and dry out. The ovaries fall off, the berries do not have time to ripen and rot. A sick plant lags behind in development, unlike a healthy one.

Prevention methods:

1. Timely collection of ripe berries.
2. Regular transfers to a new place.
3. Planting with garden crops such as garlic and onions.
4. Destruction of affected berries.
5. Removal of weeds.
6. Treatment with various solutions and preparations that prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests.

Bushes affected by pests or diseases are mowed down, leaving the root in the ground. Branches with leaves are burned, and pruned bushes are treated with special preparations.After applying fertilizer, strawberries sprout healthy shoots.

Features of reproduction

Kupchikha is a hybrid variety that reproduces exclusively by tendrils. Planting seeds for seedlings is not recommended. Bushes grown from seed material will lose the characteristics of the variety.

Harvest and storage

The picking procedure takes place every two days after the berries ripen. The fruits of Kupchikha are dense, do not lose juice, and do not leak. Thanks to this, strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.

Difficulties in growing and recommendations

If a person follows these recommendations, there will be no difficulties in growing them. Poor growth, low yield, damage by diseases and pests indicate mistakes that were made on the part of man. They can be fixed:

1. Low yield - the plant has not reached full maturity. In this case, it is recommended to wait until next season.
2. Root rotting - excessive deepening in the soil, poor plant growth. The problem is solved by replanting.
3. Drying out, poor survival rate - non-compliance with planting rules. Gardeners wait, letting the strawberries come to life on their own. If possible, the bushes are transplanted to a new location.
4. Thin petioles, slow development of bushes, small leaves - there are not enough nutrients in the soil. Complex mineral fertilizers are applied at the root no more than 3 times a month.

Kupchikha is considered a variety for “lazy” gardeners. When planting bushes in fertile soil in a well-ventilated and illuminated area, care comes down to removing the tendrils and watering. It is possible to grow tasty and aromatic berries with minimal care.