Strawberry Olbia

Strawberry Olbia
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Kiev Institute of Horticulture 1987 V.P.Kopan, K.N.Kopan.
  • Taste: dessert, sweet and sour
  • The size: large
  • Weight: 30-40 gr
  • Yield rate: high
  • Yield: 70-80 berries per bush, 15-20 t / ha
  • Repairability: No
  • Ripening terms: early
  • Appointment: fresh consumption, processing (juice, jam, jam, etc.)
  • Description of the bush: semi-spreading, powerful
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Olvia is a hybrid strawberry variety bred by breeders of the Kiev Institute of Horticulture in 1987. Since then, the variety has been well studied, gardeners know all the nuances of growing Olbia, and their recommendations may be useful for novice summer residents.

Description of the variety

The variety has a powerful semi-spreading bush of medium vigor. The leaves are dark green with shine.

Ripening terms

It is a non-repairable variety with an early ripening period. With proper care, the plant bears fruit from May 15-25 to June 20-25.

Yield

Olbia belongs to varieties with a high degree of productivity, from one bush it is possible to get 70-80 berries, and from a hectare - 15-20 tons. For more intense fruiting, excess mustache is removed.

Berries and their taste

The fruits are bright red in color and regular in shape. The berries are large, dense, highly marketable and transportable. Dessert strawberry taste, sweet and sour, aroma - strawberry. The composition includes up to 9.06% sugar and up to 0.88% acid. And also the berry is rich in vitamin C, its content is 64.55 - 86.92 mg%. The purpose of the fruits is universal - they are suitable both for fresh consumption and for culinary purposes.

Growing features

Caring for the presented variety is easy, since this strawberry is undemanding to agricultural technology. For example, it does not need mandatory drip irrigation unless it is grown in an arid region. The variety is characterized by high rates of winter hardiness and drought resistance.

It is allowed to keep the plant in a greenhouse. Tunnel cultivation of early berries is recommended. The period of development in one place should not exceed 5 years.

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

Before planting bushes, use the following tips:

  • choose a well-lit area for planting, in a shaded area, taste may deteriorate;

  • the plant will develop well on the ridge where dill, carrots, parsley, garlic, onions, beets previously grew;

  • the worst predecessors are tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers;

  • when planting, observe a distance between the bushes of at least 30 cm, since thickening negatively affects ripening.

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

Bushes planted in open ground do not need pollination. If the plant is planted in a greenhouse, then during flowering you need to artificially pollinate it. For this purpose, you can use a fan to ensure that the pollen spreads evenly. For a small ridge, manual pollination with a brush is also suitable.

Top dressing

The first fertilizer is applied immediately after the snow melts. Nitrogen compounds such as bird droppings or urea can be used as supplementary food. These substances contribute to the awakening of the culture.

In the period of flowering and fruit ovaries, give preference to complex mineral supplements with potassium. They are relevant at this time of processing with boron - this substance has a good effect on the formation of berries.

After harvesting, potash-phosphorus fertilizing is appropriate. In autumn, wood ash and organic matter are suitable as fertilizers.

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 Olvia variety has a strong root system, which is deeply anchored in the ground, so the plant can withstand frost well. But to help the culture survive this difficult time, it is recommended to free the ridge from weeds and cover it with mulch from straw, leaves or needles.

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 main enemy of strawberries - the strawberry mite - bypasses the Olvia variety. The plant has a high immunity to other insects and diseases, but for prevention it will be useful to treat the bushes with a solution of Bordeaux liquid. You can also use folk remedies, for example, an infusion of wormwood, wood ash, compositions containing mustard powder.

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 most common breeding method is through the use of daughter rosettes from the mother plant.

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
Kiev Institute of Horticulture 1987 V.P.Kopan, K.N.Kopan.
Appeared when crossing
Festival x F1 Fragaria Virginiana
Appointment
fresh consumption, processing (juice, jam, jam, etc.)
Yield
70-80 berries per bush, 15-20 t / ha
Yield rate
high
Transportability
Yes
Marketability
high
Bush
The power of growth
medium-sized
Leaves
dark green, shiny
Description of the bush
semi-sprawling, powerful
Berries
Berry color
bright red
Berry shape
correct, blunt-conical, with a raised neck
The size
large
Weight
30-40 gr
Taste
dessert, sweet and sour
Scent
strawberry
Pulp
dense, juicy, tender
Features of the composition
sugars - 7.74 - 9.06%, acids - 0.79 - 0.88% t, vitamin C - 64.55 - 86.92 mg%
Tasting assessment (5-point system)
4.3-4.5 points
Growing
Winter hardiness
winter hardy
Drought tolerance
high
Mustache
there is
Possibility to grow in a greenhouse
Yes
Growing period in one place
5 years
Growing regions
all berry growing zones in Ukraine
Injury by strawberry mites
not amazed
Maturation
Fruiting period
from May 15-25 to June 20-25
Ripening terms
early
Repairability
No
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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