Pineberry Strawberry (Pineapple)

Pineberry Strawberry (Pineapple)
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Hans de Jong, Holland
  • Name synonyms: White Dream, White Pineapple
  • Taste: distinct pineapple flavor
  • The size: small
  • Size, cm: 1.5-2.5cm in diameter
  • Weight: up to 30 g
  • Yield rate: high
  • Repairability: Yes
  • Ripening terms: medium
  • Advantages: not interested in birds
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Pineberry is a dessert subspecies of strawberry, also known to gardeners as Pineapple, White Pineapple and White Dream. An unusual combination of flavoring shades allows you to use the berry not only fresh, but also to prepare delicious jams and sauces from it. This hybrid of garden strawberries is not of interest to birds, which favorably distinguishes it from most analogues, and its high winter hardiness allows cultivating strawberries with unusual white berries in a wide range of climatic zones.

Breeding history of the variety

Breeder Hans de Jong from Holland is considered to be the author of the Pineberry strawberry. The Dutch originators presented it to the public in 2009, under the name Ananaserdbeeren. To obtain a hybrid, Chilean strawberries and Virginia strawberries were used. The South American mother plants were derived from a critically endangered wild species. Pineberry is considered the first cultivated white-fruited strawberry subspecies.

Description of the variety

The Dutch Pineberry hybrid belongs to the category of remontant, during the season you can take 2 crops. Bushes are larger than average, grow up to 20-30 cm in height, leaf rosette is green, pubescent. The seeds are burgundy red.

Ripening terms

Pineberia is characterized by medium ripening times. The first berries ripen no earlier than the end of June. Ripening is determined by the acquisition of bright red seeds.

Yield

High, does not tolerate transportation, therefore not suitable for industrial cultivation. From 1 m2 of area, about 1 kg of fruit can be harvested. Indoors, these indicators increase. Ripe berries should not be left hanging on the bush - they strongly bend it to the ground, rot or dry out.

Berries and their taste

Pineberry is famous for its excellent taste, has a pronounced pineapple flavor. In the aroma, it can also be traced along with the sweetness of tropical mango. Small berries, weighing up to 30 g, reach a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The skin is white, the flesh is creamy, and may have a light orange color.

The sweetness in the taste is not pronounced. The main emphasis is placed on the unusual shade of pineapple. The pulp is somewhat watery, this property is enhanced with excessive watering.

Growing features

The hybrid needs regular watering, replanting every 4-6 years. The bushes can be grown in a greenhouse, since they are thermophilic; in cool and damp weather, they are actively affected by various forms of rot. It is recommended to normalize moisture intake during rainy periods. Pineberry's sensitivity to soil acidity is noted. It should not exceed 5.0-6.5 pH values.

Since the bushes are not too large, the permissible distance between individual plants when planting in rows should be from 20 to 25 cm, for row spacings a range of 70-80 cm is recommended. The desired type of soil is light or medium density. In the presence of a closed root system, planting dates vary from mid-spring to early autumn, in other cases, periods in April-May or August are chosen.

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

For Pineberry, choosing the right landing site is of great importance. She is sensitive to the amount of incoming sunlight, soil temperature. It is optimal if a dry, well-warmed place, slightly shaded, is allocated for the placement of the bushes. With excessive contact with the sun, the berries can turn pink.

It is necessary to prepare the soil for the Pineberry bushes in advance, since the yield directly depends on the fertility of the environment in which they grow. It is recommended to apply 40 g of mineral and 5-6 kg of organic substances per 1 m2 before digging up the site. After that, the soil is allowed to settle.

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

The flowering dates of this hybrid of garden strawberries are in April-May. The flowers on the shoots are self-fertile, they are formed quite abundantly. Pineberry, when grown, does not require planting in close proximity to other varieties of garden strawberries that provide cross-pollination.

Top dressing

After fertilizing the soil during the preparation of the soil, fertilizing will be needed already during the formation of the ovaries, in June. Strawberry bushes are sprayed with a solution of boric acid - 5 g of powder are diluted into 10 liters of water. During the season, you can feed organics 1-2 times, diluting bird droppings at a concentration of 1: 20 or mullein 1: 10. Also, Pineberry responds well to the introduction of dormant coffee grounds under the root.

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

Pineberry tolerates frosts down to -25 degrees. It winters best in a shelter. In its absence, it can freeze out, preventing young growth in spring. When cultivating outside the southern regions, it is best to practice planting indoors. If this is not possible, the leaves are left on the strawberries, the whole bush is covered with spruce branches, a thick layer of straw and agrofibre.

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

One of the main disadvantages of Pineberry is susceptibility to most common diseases of garden strawberries. It is affected by white and gray rot, powdery mildew, and various spots. As a spring preventive measure against pests and pathogens of fungal infections, watering the ridges with a hot solution of 5 ml of copper sulfate per 10 liters of water is shown. After 14 days, you can water the lower leaves with manganese, diluted to a dark cherry hue.

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 way to get young pineberry seedlings is to detach the whiskers. In this case, several healthy shoots are kept on the bush for rooting. After the formation of the leaf rosette, you can separate the new plants from the main one, transfer them to a new place. Self-cultivation of a hybrid form from seeds practically does not bring results.

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 those who are already successfully growing Pineberry strawberries on their site, this exotic berry deserves the highest marks. Delicious homemade desserts and ice cream are made with it, and the absence of red pigment in the skin reduces the risk of allergic reactions. Pineberry has received excellent reviews for use in baby food, suitable for freezing for the winter. In the reviews, there is a mention that the hybrid is not very capricious in growing, with the right choice of the planting site, it bears fruit all summer without problems.

There are negative opinions, but they are mainly associated with attempts to grow bushes from seeds on their own. Those who succeeded note that the fruits obtained from such plants lose a lot in taste, acquire a different shade of skin and pulp.

General characteristics
Authors
Hans de Jong, Holland
Appeared when crossing
Chilean strawberries x Virginia strawberries
Name synonyms
White Dream, White Pineapple
Appointment
fresh consumption, processing (juice, jam, jam, etc.)
Yield rate
high
Transportability
No
Advantages
not interested in birds
Bush
Height and width of the bush
height 20-30 cm
Leaves
green, with small hairs
Description of the bush
rather large, covered with many leaves
Berries
Berry color
White
Size, cm
1.5-2.5cm in diameter
The size
small
Weight
up to 30 g
Taste
distinct pineapple flavor
Scent
strong aroma with notes of pineapple and mango
Pulp
white, sometimes it can take on an orange tint
Growing
Winter hardiness
-25C
Mustache
there is
Self-fertility
Yes
Possibility to grow in a greenhouse
Yes
Growing period in one place
4-6 years old
Landing distance
distance between rows - 70-80 cm, between bushes - 20-25 cm
The soil
Soil pH should be between 5.0 and 6.5
Irrigation intensity
regular
Disease and pest resistance
high
Powdery mildew resistant
are amazed
Resistant to white spot
are amazed
Resistant to gray mold
are amazed
Resistant to white rot
are amazed
Maturation
Flowering period
April May
Fruiting period
end of June-beginning of July
Ripening terms
average
Repairability
Yes
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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