Description of strawberries of the Vima Tarda variety, planting and care, cultivation and propagation

Wim Tarda strawberries are distinguished by the size of the berries, taste and aroma of strawberries. The culture is undemanding to the soil, but does not tolerate large amounts of moisture or soil with a high level of acidity. You can harvest throughout the summer until the first frost.

General characteristics of strawberries

The culture was bred by Dutch breeders who focus on the plant's hardiness and high taste. To obtain the Tarda variety, the Zanta and Viconda crops were used. The result of the experiment was a crop with high yields and large fruits.

Wim Tarda's strawberry has the following description:

• berries are bright red with a small yellow spot at the tip;
• fruit shape - cone;
• the taste of the berries is sweet, with a slight strawberry aroma;
• the skin of the fruit is dense, the pulp is aromatic;
• bushes have dark green foliage in large quantities;
• bushes are large, spreading shoots low above the ground;
• peduncles are strong;
• from one bush you can get up to 1 kg of berries;
• The weight of the berry is up to 40 grams.

Strawberries are late crops, so the harvest can be harvested before the first frost. At the same time, the size of the berry does not decrease, nor does the taste.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Strawberries have the following pros and cons.

The culture has a large number of advantages and is used for planting in the garden.

Growing strawberries by Wima Tarda

The peculiarity of the culture lies in the cultivation method and care rules. To obtain a harvest, it is necessary to apply fertilizers in a timely manner and prevent the development of diseases.

When to plant

This variety of strawberries is planted in the following periods:

• Spring is considered the optimal period for planting strawberries. Replanting is carried out immediately after the snow melts, when the soil warms up to 10 degrees.Seedlings planted in spring quickly strengthen their roots and develop well.
• Autumn - this type of planting must be done before mid-September. Plants may not take root well in a new location and require regular fertilization. It is important to choose the right replanting period; the roots of the crop must strengthen before the onset of frost.

The choice of period for planting depends on weather conditions and the method by which the plant will propagate.

Where to plant

When choosing a planting site, you should give preference to sunny places. The crop does not like shade and can reduce its yield. It is not recommended to plant strawberries near trees and tall shrubs.

The soil must have sufficient moisture and nutrients.

The soil is selected with neutral acidity. The crop will develop if the predecessors on the site were onions, garlic, legumes, and oats. Such plants will reduce the risk of pests and saturate the soil with all useful substances.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing planting material, you must pay attention to the following criteria:

• the root should not have compactions and be light brown in color;
• the root should consist of 3-4 separate shoots, between which there should be small shoots;
• seedlings should have 3-6 dense leaves of dark green color;
• the main bud is pink.

It is not recommended to use seedlings when the following characteristics are present:

• the presence of limp leaves;
• leaves are damaged, with spots and plaque;
• the root is dark in color, such an appearance may indicate the weakness of the plant;
• the presence of rot and compaction on the root system.

Seedlings must be selected with soil available; this will reduce the risk of damage to the root system and speed up the process of plant adaptation to a new location.

Planting process

The Wima Tarda strawberry variety has the following planting algorithm:

• The soil for planting is prepared before the seedlings are planted. This is necessary so that the soil subsides and is saturated with useful components;
• The planting site is cleared of roots and vegetation, dug up, and superphosphate and humus are added.
• Small holes are made up to 10 cm deep.
• The seedling is placed in the hole so that the roots are straightened.
• The seedling is sprinkled with soil, compacted and watered abundantly with water.
• When planting seedlings in spring, it is necessary to use a layer of mulch from sawdust and humus or cover the rows with film.

A distance of at least 30 cm must be maintained between seedlings.

Cultivation care

The culture is unpretentious to care, but requires compliance with the rules for watering and fertilizing.

Watering, weeding and loosening

To obtain a harvest, gardeners must follow the following recommendations:

• The culture requires regular watering. However, it must be taken into account that with excessive moisture, the roots of the plant begin to rot, and the berries lose their taste. Strawberries need to be watered once every 3 days.
• Weeding of the beds is carried out manually to reduce the risk of damage to the roots.
• Loosening the soil saturates the root system with oxygen. Loosening is carried out regularly before watering.

The procedure for moistening and loosening the soil is carried out after sunset, since the sun's rays can lead to the formation of burns on the roots and leaves of strawberries.

Fertilizer and mulching

The plant does not tolerate large amounts of fertilizers, so the introduction of nutrients must be done gradually:

• A week after planting, it is necessary to add a urea solution to the soil. Mix 50 grams of granules in one liter and water the bed in the root area.
• After the inflorescences fall off, chicken manure is used in the proportion of 1 kg per bucket of water, and the resulting mixture is watered over the garden bed.
• After the berries are formed, you can use wood ash, which will strengthen the plant and reduce the risk of disease.
• During the ripening period of berries, potassium fertilizers can be used;
• Before winter it is necessary to use humus.

Mulching maintains soil moisture and reduces the number of weeds. Sawdust or pine needles can be used for mulch. The mulch layer must be changed every 3 weeks, this will reduce the risk of harmful microorganisms.

Diseases and pests

Strawberries have high immunity, but the following diseases and possible pests may occur:

• Gray rot - affects the leaves and berries of the crop, manifests itself in the form of plaque on the bush. To eliminate the disease, the following types of drugs are used: “Fukzalim” or “Thiram”.
• Aphids are small green insects that damage young shoots. The insect reproduces very quickly and can lead to the death of a large area of ​​strawberries in a short time. To eliminate this, a soap solution is used to spray the crop.
• Earthen mite - affects the leaves and roots of strawberries. The insect feeds on the sap and gradually leads to the death of the crop. To eliminate the tick, you can use the following drugs: “Bitoxibacillin”, copper sulfate solution.

To prevent diseases from appearing on the crop, it is necessary to keep the garden bed clean and regularly inspect the plant for damage.

Important.Plants that have been exposed to the disease are very difficult to cure, therefore, to prevent further spread, it is necessary to remove damaged specimens and spray the remaining beds with special preparations.

Propagation of garden strawberries

The culture can reproduce in three ways. The method can be selected depending on personal preferences. The use of whiskers is a common propagation method, but seeds can also be used.

Dividing the socket

To use this method, it is necessary to separate the rosette along with the root from the mother bush. The resulting shoot is planted in the ground; this method is often used, but can be harmful to the mother bush.

Mustache division

The bushes are left, from which the inflorescences are removed. The released mustache is dug into the ground, and after the cutting takes root, it is cut off and transplanted into a separate hole. This type of plant replanting is harmless to the mother bush and allows you to get up to 7 cuttings at once.

Seeds

To obtain seeds, you must perform the following algorithm:

• choose berries that are ripe and have no visible damage;
• the berries are kneaded to a pulp;
• the resulting slurry is dried for several days, after which it is washed with clean water;
• the resulting seeds are dried and used to grow seedlings.

To obtain seedlings, you need to plant the seeds in a container with a fertile mixture and cover with a plastic bag until shoots emerge. After the shoots appear, it is necessary to open the container daily for 30 minutes to harden the sprouts. The time gradually increases. Seedlings are planted in the soil after 4-6 leaves appear.

Cleaning and storage rules for strawberries

The crop begins to bear fruit in mid-June. It is recommended to pick berries every 3 days. The berries are placed in one layer in a wooden box and placed in a cool place. The use of deep containers can lead to damage to the integrity of the fruit and spoilage of the crop; strawberries can be stored for up to 4 days; if it is necessary to keep the berries for a long time, the harvest is harvested 1-2 days before ripening.

Strawberries have good taste and are often used to make jam and preserves. The fruits can also be used for drying and freezing. The berries do not change in size or taste throughout the entire harvest period.