Strawberry Regina

Strawberry Regina
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: Holland
  • Taste: sweet
  • The size: small
  • Weight: up to 10 g
  • Yield rate: high
  • Yield: 1 kg per bush
  • Repairability: Yes
  • Ripening terms: mid-late
  • Appointment: universal
  • Description of the bush: strong, compact
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Strawberries are a crop that growers successfully grow. The Regina variety has received the maximum distribution throughout the territory of our country. He will be discussed in this article.

Breeding history of the variety

The variety was obtained thanks to Dutch breeders. Soon after being hatched, it spread throughout the world.

Description of the variety

Strawberries do not give whiskers, which makes it extremely easy to care for the plant. Propagate it by dividing the bush into parts or sowing seeds.

Regina is excellent in many ways. It can be easily transported over long distances, does not get damaged or lose its appearance, while maintaining the quality of the product. The plant is resistant to diseases and parasites.

The bushes are compact, rather tall, can reach 20 cm. The leaves are light green, rounded, with teeth at the edges. Stems grow above the leaves, forming flowers of different sexes. Strawberries bloom in small white inflorescences.

Ripening terms

The Regina variety is medium early. It grows all summer until frosts begin.

Yield

The variety shows a high yield. Up to 1 kilogram of berries can be harvested from one bush per season.

Berries and their taste

The average weight of the Regina variety is up to 10 g. The berries have an elongated oval shape. The skin is thick and the flesh is red and beautiful. The pulp is sweet inside, with a wonderful taste. The variety has a strong aroma of wild strawberries.

Growing features

Strawberries are sown in the first two months of spring. The variety does not require special agricultural technology. The drip irrigation system is preferable; it is equally important to remove weeds in a timely manner. Culture almost does not get sick, provided that preventive measures are taken.

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 about 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

The soil on which the strawberries are planted must be prepared in advance. Choose a sunny, slightly shady place with fertile soil. Before planting, remove all weeds and use organic and mineral fertilizers.

It is recommended to grow the Regina variety according to the following scheme:

  • the distance between the bushes is 10-15 cm;
  • between rows - 30-40 cm;
  • antennae position - from south to north.

Each bush is watered abundantly after sowing. Cover strawberry beds right away. Such protection prevents weeds from growing, retains moisture in the soil, which greatly facilitates further processing. Peat chips, sawdust, straw, hay are used as mulch.

The use of black agromaterial has recently gained great popularity among gardeners. Before planting, you must first cover the beds with linen, make holes for each plant, and then plant strawberry bushes.

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

Pollination of the described variety is not required, since Regina has bisexual flowers.

Top dressing

The plant is greatly depleted in the season, as it actively invests strength and energy in the fruit. It needs nutrients to restore growth. It is worth feeding the bushes in the following order.

  • The first time nutrients are introduced in early spring, as soon as the snow melts. It is useful to use nitrogen-containing fertilizers: chicken manure (1:25), urea (5 g per bucket of water).
  • The second time the soil is fertilized before flowering. Boron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc are used. These trace elements are introduced in the form of complex mineral fertilizers.
  • The third time the plant is fed after fruiting and before preparing for winter. It is better to use complex formulations.

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 variety stands out for its high resistance to frost. It can easily withstand temperatures down to -21 degrees. At temperatures below -25 ° C and no snow cover, light protection with agricultural materials is recommended. These can be coniferous branches or non-woven fabric.

So that the next year strawberries will delight us with an abundance of large and sweet berries, 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 Regina variety is very resistant to various diseases and parasites. Grape snails, which actively eat fruits, can interfere.

It is recommended to take the following preventive measures to prevent the development of diseases and the spread of parasites.

  • The plants are sprayed with a dilute mixture of ammonia and vinegar. Mix ammonia with vinegar and water in a ratio of 1: 6.
  • It is very effective to plant marigolds, marigolds, onions or garlic nearby.
  • The bushes are treated with garlic infusion (2-3 heads per 10 liters of water).

Strawberries are often subject to many dangerous diseases that can seriously undermine its 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

Propagate Regina by dividing the bush. Experienced gardeners advise to carry out the procedure in early spring. For reproduction, only perennial bushes with a large amount of foliage are taken. The bush is carefully dug up, the root system is divided, and the resulting material is planted in cups.

It is best to place the bushes in a greenhouse: there, in a month and a half, they will reach the required size and strengthen their root system.

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
Holland
Appointment
universal
Yield
1 kg per bush
Yield rate
high
Bush
Height and width of the bush
20 cm height
Description of the bush
strong, compact
Berries
Berry color
bright red
Berry shape
elongated oval
The size
small
Weight
up to 10 g
Taste
sweet
Scent
strong aroma of wild strawberry
Growing
Winter hardiness
winter hardy. -21
Drought tolerance
average
Drop off location
partial shade sun
Growing period in one place
3-4 years
Growing regions
any
The soil
cultivated, with the addition of compost, sufficiently moist
Irrigation intensity
moderate
Maturation
Flowering period
June August
Fruiting period
from July to frost
Ripening terms
mid-late
Repairability
Yes
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