Strawberry Deroyal

Strawberry Deroyal
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: French selection
  • Name synonyms: Deroyal
  • Taste: sweet
  • The size: large
  • Weight: up to 50 g
  • Yield: 1-2 kg per bush
  • Ripening terms: medium
  • Advantages: Berries do not become shallow during all harvests and even in extreme heat
  • Appointment: fresh consumption
  • Description of the bush: neat and strong, with strong peduncles
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Bred by French breeders, the Deroyal or Deroyal strawberry, as it is also called, is considered one of the best new varieties for planting on personal backyard plots in Europe, but so far it is little known in Russia. It is distinguished by the preservation of large-fruited throughout the collection. Even in extreme heat, the berries remain large and juicy.

Description of the variety

Deroyal forms rather strong bushes up to 30 cm high, neat but strong. The leaf blade of this variety is dark green, directed upwards, not towards the ground. Peduncles are strong, are formed in large numbers, practically do not bend under the mass of berries. The bushes are drought tolerant. Whiskers require rationing during the fruiting period, the beds can quickly overgrow.

Ripening terms

Deroyal strawberries are characterized by medium ripening times. It bears fruit already at the beginning of June.

Yield

The yield of Deroyal strawberries is above average, up to 1-2 kg per bush.

Berries and their taste

Deroyal bears fruit with beautiful dark red berries of regular conical shape. The size of the fruit is large, the mass reaches 50 g. The dense pulp of the berry has a sweet taste, traditional strawberry aroma. Ripe strawberries darken and are well stored.

Growing features

Plants are planted during the spring months, from March to May. Every 2 years it is necessary to rejuvenate the plantation by replanting strawberries. The variety is adapted for greenhouse cultivation. When planting, it is important not to deepen its "heart" too much - it should be on the ground. Violation of this rule can lead to the death of young plants.

For this variety, pruning of damaged shoots, wilted leaves is required. Excess mustache, fruiting peduncles are also removed. When growing, it is recommended to mulch the soil surface with straw, periodically changing it to dry and clean litter. The first flower stalks may require protection from the last frost.

When and how to plant strawberries so that they bring a rich harvest is a question that novice gardeners often ask themselves. The berries can be planted in the ground in spring, summer and autumn. Each season has its own characteristics of planting.
Strawberries are the most beloved and popular berry in our gardens. Even in the smallest plots, there will always be a place for it, since every year there are more and more unexpected and original solutions for its cultivation. Strawberries are grown in the form of a carpet, rows, nests, in addition to many different original options. Everyone chooses their own way depending on the area of ​​the site and its design.
Watering strawberries, like any other garden crop, should be in compliance with all the necessary recommendations. During the fruiting period, including the ripening of the fruits, the amount of moisture should be sufficient for the harvest to be a decent amount, and the berries are tasty and aromatic. If you neglect watering, or water little and not enough, then the strawberries can dry out. With excessive moisture, the berries can rot.
Speaking of pruning strawberries, most often it is the removal of leaves on fertile bushes that is meant. This is done to partially rejuvenate the plant, to get rid of damaged, diseased leaves, to prevent bacterial and fungal infections, to reduce the number of harmful insects.

Site selection and soil preparation

To plant the Deroyal variety in the open field, it is necessary to prepare a bed in a well-lit place on the site. It is important that there is no high groundwater nearby. Deroyal does not like waterlogging. On marshy or too dense soils, drainage may be required so that water can be drained from the roots in time.

Soil requirements are minimal. The best yield indicators can be achieved on light and medium-dense soils. Normal acidity is 5.0-6.5 pH.

The preparation of a ridge for Deroyal strawberries consists in introducing rotted manure into it (fresh manure cannot be used) in an amount of 10-12 liters per 1 m2 and wood ash - 250 ml / m2. After that, the bed is dug up. When replacing rotted manure with fresh, it is permissible to cook a place in the fall, for a spring planting. Acidic soils are additionally fertilized with 500 g / m2 of dolomite flour to normalize the pH values.

In addition, the well can be fertilized with a complex nutrient mixture in granules (AVA). Such funds provide the bush with food for the entire period of its growth in 1 place. They are enough for 2-3 years. It is not necessary to add additional nutrients in spring, summer and autumn.

The landing pattern is standard. Deroyal strawberries are arranged in rows, from north to south. The distance between the bushes is maintained in the range of 20 cm, the row spacing is done by 30 cm.

The soil for strawberries should be saturated with organic matter. The plant grows best on light loamy or sandy loam soil. Black soil and gray forest soil are also excellent for cultivation. It is undesirable to plant strawberries on clay soil.

Pollination

Flowering occurs in May-June. Pollinating the plant is not required.

Top dressing

Deroyal is not a very demanding variety for feeding. In the spring, you can stimulate the growth of green mass with nitrogen fertilizers. With the onset of flowering and fruiting, strawberries are fed with a complex of potassium-phosphorus mixture. For the winter, including to prevent frostbite, the French variety is recommended to be mulched with a layer of humus or compost that emits heat.

One of the important techniques in strawberry care is feeding. Regular fertilization guarantees a rich harvest. There are several different ways to feed strawberries, and each of them is designed for a specific period of plant development. During flowering, fruiting and after it, feeding should be different.

Frost resistance and the need for shelter

Its high winter hardiness makes this variety a good choice for growing in temperate climates. The best protection against freezing is achieved by adopting snow retention measures. In the snowdrifts, the plants perfectly tolerate even severe frosts. In the climatic zones of the Caucasus, Krasnodar Territory, cultivation is carried out without shelter and pruning for the winter.

In order for strawberries to delight us with an abundance of large and sweet berries next year, they need to be properly prepared for winter. The set of measures for preparing strawberries for the cold includes: pruning, watering, feeding, loosening, pest control, mulching and shelter.

Diseases and pests

Deroyal is a variety bred with high rates of disease and pest resistance. With waterlogging or prolonged rains, it can be affected by gray mold, powdery mildew. If there are high risks of developing the disease, prophylactic fungicidal treatment of strawberry bushes is indicated. Insects do not show much interest in stems and fruits.

Strawberries are often subject to many dangerous diseases that can seriously undermine their condition. Among the most common are powdery mildew, gray mold, brown spot, anthracnose, and verticillosis. Before buying a variety, you need to inquire about its disease resistance.

Reproduction

It is quite possible to increase the Deroyal strawberry plantation on the site on your own. This variety produces enough whiskers to provide the owner with the necessary planting material. The rooted rosettes are separated from the mother bush. Seed propagation is not practiced.

When choosing outlets, preference is given to those that are among the first or second on the bush - the strongest. They are transferred into plastic cups, immediately rooting separately from the mother plant. If you plan to rejuvenate the plantation, the mustache is sent to the aisles. After the rosettes are rooted, the mother bushes are removed.

Strawberries or garden strawberries multiply very easily. The most common way to obtain planting material is to grow young plants from vegetative shoots - whiskers. Seedlings are also obtained by dividing the bush.

Review overview

According to the reviews of Russian gardeners who have already experienced the possibilities of Deroyal strawberries on their plots, the new European variety deserves attention. It is noted that with the correct agricultural technology, the culture, indeed, is not afraid of fungal diseases. In addition, the plants perfectly tolerate wintering in the climate of the Moscow region, give green growth well and bloom in spring.

As for the weight of berries declared by breeders, in Russian conditions it is still possible to get fruits not exceeding 25-30 g. This moment is noted by many gardeners. Otherwise, there are no complaints, strawberries, indeed, turn out large, sweet, go well for processing right from the garden, they like children and adults fresh or in desserts.

General characteristics
Authors
French selection
Name synonyms
Deroyal
Appointment
fresh consumption
Yield
1-2 kg per bush
Advantages
Berries do not become smaller throughout all harvests and even in extreme heat
Bush
Height and width of the bush
30 cm height
Leaves
dark green
Description of the bush
neat and strong, with strong peduncles
Berries
Berry color
Dark red
Berry shape
correct conical
The size
large
Weight
up to 50 g
Taste
sweet
Scent
strawberry
Pulp
dense
Growing
Winter hardiness
high
Boarding time
march-may
Possibility to grow in a greenhouse
Yes
Growing period in one place
2 years
Disease and pest resistance
high
Maturation
Flowering period
May June
Ripening terms
average
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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