Kimberly strawberry

Kimberly strawberry
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Sourced in Holland
  • Taste: "Caramel", sweet, slightly sour
  • The size: very large
  • Weight: up to 50 g
  • Yield rate: stable
  • Yield: 1-2 kg per bush
  • Repairability: No
  • Ripening terms: mid-early
  • Advantages: well kept
  • Appointment: universal
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Russian gardeners have recently known the Kimberly hybrid strawberry variety, but they have already appreciated it. Gardeners note the high yield and endurance of the Dutch variety from a separate series of TM "Vima".

Breeding history of the variety

The Kimberly variety was obtained through the efforts of Dutch breeders, who took as a basis two parental varieties: Gorella and Chandler. The planting material was brought to Russia for variety trials in 2008. The garden culture was added to the national register in 2013 under the name Wim Kimberly strawberry.

Description of the variety

Bushes of the plant are powerful, spreading, with a well-developed root system.

Ripening terms

This is a mid-early variety. The beginning of berry ripening directly depends on the region, sunlight and heat (late May or early June).

Growing regions

On the territory of Russia, the Kimberly variety has passed selection tests, it was approved for cultivation in certain regions with mild climatic conditions. After variety trials, Kimberly began to be recommended for cultivation in cities located in the Central and Central Black Earth Region. It is there that the berries of the Kimberly hybrid show the largest size and gain the declared degree of sweetness.

Yield

The variety is distinguished by a stable yield: 1-2 kg of strawberries from one bush. The selection is not repairable, but the fruiting is long.

Berries and their taste

Cone-shaped berries are characterized by a bright red color. In shape, they are very reminiscent of a voluminous heart. The size of the strawberries is very large: each reaches almost 50 grams in weight. The taste has a caramel shade and pleasant sourness. The aroma is pronounced, strawberry. The pulp is firm and juicy. The sugar content is up to 10%.

Growing features

It is advisable to plant new bushes and transplant daughter seedlings in the second half of August. Then, by winter, they will have time to take root. If you plant in the fall, you can expect a harvest only next spring.

If the seedlings were bought in early spring, when there is a likelihood of strong return frosts, it is necessary to build a greenhouse on arcs with a covering material over the garden bed. If a layer of film is pulled over agrofibre, then this measure will save from cold weather and heavy rains. In the heat, it is advisable to build a shading visor on the arcs using a covering material.

When growing strawberries in a greenhouse, it is necessary to equip additional lighting and heating. This is important for reaching the right sugar level in the berries. Prolonged rains and prolonged periods of cloudy weather lead to a decrease in the number of ovaries. At the same time, high humidity does not spoil the harvest. Kimberly can be grown both indoors and outdoors for an earlier harvest.

It is also important to remember that the most practical irrigation solution is to install a drip irrigation system. If its device is not possible, you need to water, taking into account the condition of the soil. It should be constantly damp 30 cm deep. In a rainy summer, watering is not required, but in a sultry period it is necessary to water every other day, pouring up to 3 liters of water under each bush.

Drought will not damage established plants and will not affect yields.This factor attracts the attention of summer residents to this strawberry variety. But at especially hot temperatures, without rain and watering for a week or more, you can lose your crop. It is recommended to irrigate at least once every 5 days.

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

Strawberries of this variety grow well in a lighted area with a fertile substrate. With clay soil, it is desirable to add a sand-peat mixture. Before starting planting, manure, ash and granular nitrogen fertilizers are applied.

Planting strawberries in holes is allowed. The garden bed is prepared in advance. For each square meter, 1 bucket of humus is introduced with the addition of 0.5 liters of wood ash. In addition, it is recommended to add ready-made fertilizers to each hole.

The planting scheme is typical for strawberries: if it is planted in two rows, then 25 cm is kept between the bushes, and if in a checkerboard pattern, then 30 cm each. The first 10 days of planting need daily watering with loosening of the soil. The appearance of a crust must not be allowed.

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

For pollination and the formation of ovaries, the hybrid does not need other varieties, since its flowers are bisexual.

Top dressing

During the first loosening in early spring, infusion of mullein (1: 10), diluted bird droppings (in a ratio of 1: 20), liquid horse extract (in the amount of 50 g per 10 l of water) or ready-made fertilizer containing a lot of nitrogen are introduced into the soil in the garden. The plant requires 0.5 liters of fertilizing per bush.

During the period when the buds are being put forward, fertilization with wood ash (1-2 tbsp. L. Under a bush) or a purchased complex with microelements works well. This top dressing should contain less nitrogen than potassium and phosphorus.

At the end of the growing season, it is recommended to make grooves 15 cm deep along the rows of strawberries and evenly pour superphosphate and potassium salt (without chlorine) into them in a 1: 1 ratio (1 tbsp of each component). After that, the grooves are watered and filled up.

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

The strawberry plantation tolerates the winter period without insulation, with sufficient snow cover and frosts of at least -18 degrees. Closely located groundwater and melting snow in spring are detrimental to the roots. When waterlogged in early spring, the soil freezes over, which leads to the death of the roots.

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

The cultivar demonstrates high resistance to powdery mildew and high tolerance to gray mold. During the rainy period, it may be necessary to treat the slug beds.

The plant is susceptible to anthracnose, and the fruits can also be damaged by pests: weevils, slugs, ants, wasps, etc. In addition, birds like to treat themselves to strawberries. Deterrent devices will help to cope with them.

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

The whiskers of this variety are formed with medium intensity. They can be green or red and grow in sufficient quantity to propagate the variety from daughter rosettes without problems. For the initial planting, it is best to buy seedlings from trusted manufacturers.

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.
General characteristics
Authors
Sourced in Holland
Appeared when crossing
Gorella x Chandler
Appointment
universal
Yield
1-2 kg per bush
Yield rate
stable
Transportability
Yes
Advantages
well kept
Bush
The power of growth
vigorous
Description of the bush
powerful, spreading, medium leafy
Berries
Berry color
bright red
Berry shape
cone-shaped, resemble a heart
The size
very large
Weight
up to 50 g
Taste
"Caramel", sweet, with a slight sourness
Scent
pronounced
Pulp
dense, juicy, without voids
Features of the composition
sugar - up to 10%
Growing
Winter hardiness
up to −18 ℃
Mustache
yes, few
Powdery mildew resistant
high
Resistant to gray mold
high tolerance
Maturation
Ripening terms
mid-early
Repairability
No
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