Description and characteristics of the Tago strawberry variety, growing technology

Tago is a strawberry variety characterized by late ripening. Refers to high-yielding varieties. Strawberries are juicy and sweet and will appeal to adults and children. Grown for home use and for sale.

Characteristics of the variety

Gardeners classify Tago as a mid-season variety, but it is considered more late.It survives the winter well, which is considered a big plus. The berries are dense, making transportation easy. Used fresh, suitable for making compote and jam.

Description of strawberry Tago

You can enjoy the fruits of Tago no earlier than the beginning of July. The bushes reach medium height and average foliage. The leaves are colored rich green. Increased formation of antennae promotes rapid reproduction. Thanks to this, the variety can be updated regularly.

The berries, the first to be picked from the bush, have an elongated shape, which makes them look like a cone. Strawberries harvested at the end of the season are characterized by a round shape. They are painted in the characteristic color of strawberries - red.

The weight of the berries reaches 30-60 g. They give off a pleasant strawberry aroma. The juicy pulp has medium density. During consumption, a slight sourness is felt. The cut shows that the inside of the berry is red, which indicates full ripening.

Main advantages and disadvantages

Gardeners love Tago strawberries because of their many benefits. The variety has the following positive qualities:

1. Characterized by high productivity.
2. Suitable for growing in regions with cold climates. Therefore, it is valued for its winter hardiness.
3. Rarely affected by spider mites, bacterial and fungal diseases.
4. Berries are not damaged during transportation over long distances.
5. It has an excellent presentation - shiny surface, rich berry color, delicate aroma and strawberry taste.
6. A universal grade for use.

Cons of Tago:

1. Susceptibility to spotting.
2. Late ripening.

The late ripening period, on the one hand, can be considered an advantage. When the fruiting of early varieties ends, late berries begin to ripen.Thus, strawberries are enjoyed throughout the summer.

There are very few disadvantages, and compared to the advantages they seem insignificant.

Subtleties of cultivation

Before planting strawberries, it is worth studying the requirements for timing and soil.

Time to plant strawberries

The standard dates are considered to be early spring and late autumn. In the latter case, the period lasts 3 weeks. Starts at the end of August and continues until mid-September. But, according to gardeners, Tago, like other varieties, can be grown at any time during the growing season.

Planting in autumn is more recommended for the southern regions. Strawberry seedlings have time to take root before the onset of winter. If the growing area has a cold climate, spring planting is carried out. In this way, the planted seedlings will safely survive long winters.

Preparation of planting material and site for planting

There are no special preparatory manipulations before disembarkation. Young plants are used as they will take root faster. Damaged and large seedlings are excluded.

There are also no special requirements for the location of the variety on the site. The place must be on the sunny side. In other words, it is very good when Tago seedlings are exposed to direct sunlight most of the day. Otherwise, the ripening of the berries will be delayed.

Constantly keeping Tago in the shade affects the taste of the berries and not for the better. They become sour and also become smaller in size.

Suitable soil is black soil mixed with peat.

Disembarkation process

When planting a crop, the gardener is guided by only one thing - convenience. Tago allows you to independently select a scheme taking into account the land plot. In this case, the distance between the bushes should not be less than 30 cm.

The holes are dug to a depth of about 25 cm. After planting, the strawberries are watered.
Saturating the soil increases the chances of taking root and growing. If desired, the soil should be mulched immediately after planting.

Rules for caring for strawberries

The plant is not picky and requires a minimum of care procedures. The main thing is that they are regular. Do not forget about watering, removing weeds and replanting.

Irrigation scheme

The soil becomes saturated with moisture as the top layer dries. In prolonged dry weather, the procedure is repeated three times a day. Tago responds positively to sprinkling. At the moment the flowers appear, the strawberries are watered at the root.

The need for watering is determined in another way. Holes 30 cm deep are dug in strawberry beds. Moreover, this is done in different places throughout the site.

Then they examine the soil taken from the very bottom of the hole. If the soil crumbles in your hands when kneading, the strawberries need watering. In cloudy weather and cold summers, the amount of irrigation is reduced to 1 time per week. When pouring berries, Tago is watered every 5 days.

Fertilizer application

To maintain growth and fruiting, Tago is fed three times a season. The first application of fertilizers is carried out after the snow melts. Fertilizers are a complex of useful substances that are applied in liquid form.

The second feeding should be root feeding and carried out during flowering. Strawberries are watered with mullein, previously filled with water. For 1 part water you will need 6 parts mullein. At the end, the bushes are sprinkled with wood ash.

The third application of fertilizers is carried out after the end of fruiting. Superphosphate is used.50 g of the substance is dissolved in 10 liters of water, and the resulting liquid is watered on the bushes.

Mulching and loosening the soil

Mulch is a special layer that protects the soil from the active growth of weeds. Thanks to the coating, moisture does not evaporate from the soil so quickly. Mulching makes caring for strawberry plantings easier. Good mulches include peat, sawdust and straw.

The soil on which strawberries grow needs regular loosening. The procedure is carried out after watering when the soil dries.

Removing the crust on the surface is necessary, as it does not allow the soil to breathe.

Preparing for winter

Preparations begin in the fall. The bushes are carefully prepared before winter. Dry foliage, damaged parts and bad stems are removed.

If the growing region experiences low temperatures, long winters and high rainfall, the crop needs reliable protection. The area with Tago is sheltering. This could be a layer of mulch or other devices.

Agrofibre protects strawberries from the effects of severe frosts in snowless winters. The plant may die at the beginning of winter, since the snow does not have time to fall and protect the plantings from frost. In this case, peat, sawdust or straw will help well. Spruce branches are also suitable as cover for strawberry plantings.

Diseases and pests of garden strawberries

Tago received a strong immune system, but it is still not easy to protect herself from a number of diseases. The sources of diseases are insects, fungi, and various microorganisms. By parasitizing the stems and foliage, they drink all the juices, causing the plant to become weak. Therefore, it is more difficult for the immune system to resist diseases.

To eliminate the possibility of developing various diseases, strawberries are treated with various drugs. Treatment products are purchased in specialized stores or prepared independently. The only condition that a person must comply with when treating plantings is that treatment is not carried out during the flowering period of the crop..

Breeding methods

For breeding, use one of the proposed methods:

• seeds;
• dividing the bush;
• antennae.

The second and third methods are popular. The first is used in rare cases. Only professional gardeners or amateurs who want to understand what the method is, decide to grow strawberries with seeds.

A sprout obtained by one of the methods is planted according to the standard scheme. Tago is transplanted to a new place every 4-5 years. Strawberries no longer grow on the site, which is confirmed by appearance and yield.

Harvest and storage

The fruits break off as they ripen, when they become bright red. Picked berries are stored in the refrigerator for 3 weeks. The dense pulp does not deteriorate for a long time, so the strawberries can be sold.