Strawberry Ruby Pendant

Strawberry Ruby Pendant
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Authors: All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Breeding of Fruit Plants named after V.I. I.V. Michurina
  • Taste: sweet
  • The size: very large
  • Yield rate: high
  • Repairability: No
  • Ripening terms: mid-early
  • Appointment: universal
  • Description of the bush: sprawling
  • Berry color: cherry-ruby
  • Winter hardiness: winter hardy
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Strawberry is a perennial plant that has won the love of gardeners all over the world. This is not just a delicious berry, it is beautiful and very healthy. Thanks to the efforts of breeders, varietal diversity increases every year. So, the variety Ruby pendant was and remains one of the favorite among amateur gardeners.

Breeding history of the variety

The author is the All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Breeding of Fruit Plants. I. V. Michurin. Scientists first announced the variety in 1980, later in 1988 it was registered.

Description of the variety

External features of the bush: medium-sized, spreading, medium-sized leaves have a dark green color, flowers during flowering are located under the leaves, in the shape of the flowers they resemble an umbrella. Antennae on the bush forms an average number, so they must be removed periodically. The roots of the bush are powerful, hardy. Strawberries are not repairable, so they are more suitable for home use. The marketability of the Ruby pendant is high, since the pulp of the berries is dense and well tolerates transportation to other regions.

Ripening terms

The variety belongs to the medium early, since the plant begins to bloom in early June, and the ripening of berries begins in early July. The berries ripen at the same time, are not injured when picked and remain dry.

Growing regions

After registration, the variety was approved for cultivation in the Central Black Earth, Central, Volgo-Vyatka and West Siberian, as well as in the East Siberian regions. Currently, the variety is widespread almost everywhere.

Yield

Despite the fact that the Ruby pendant is not considered a remontant, its yield is quite high. During the season, up to 1 kg of berries can be harvested from one bush.

Berries and their taste

At the beginning of fruiting, the fruits reach large sizes, their weight can reach 50 g, by the end the weight decreases slightly. If you take proper care of the plant, the berries will remain as large. They have a classic cone shape with a short neck.

The red pulp is juicy and dense, which makes the berry transportable. Due to the density of the pulp from strawberries of this variety, it is possible to harvest compotes and jam for the winter, since it does not lose its shape and does not boil over.

The skin also has a cherry-ruby hue, sometimes burgundy. The number of seeds on the berry is medium, and they are slightly depressed into the pulp. The strawberry tastes sweet and has a characteristic fragrant aroma.

Growing features

Since the rosettes of this plant grow large, they should be planted at a distance of 45 cm from each other. In order for the rows to be evenly lit, they must be located from north to south.

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 love spacious, sunny places, so you should not plant them in the shade of trees. Before planting, it is necessary to add compost or humus to the soil. One bucket of fertilizer is taken per 1 m2. This strawberry variety prefers a soil of neutral acidity. In order to achieve a neutral pH, peat, wood ash or dolomite flour can be added to the soil. Preference should be given to dolomite flour - it will enrich the soil with magnesium.

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 strawberries occurs with the help of insects. White, slightly pinkish flowers attract butterflies and bees with their appearance.

Top dressing

The plant needs to be fed 3 times during the growing season. The first feeding is carried out in early spring, you can use any organic fertilizers. It can be both cow dung and bird droppings. It should be diluted in a ratio of 1: 20. You can purchase any mineral fertilizers where there is a high nitrogen content.

The second feeding is carried out during the flowering period, when there is an intensive formation of the ovary. During this period, they are fed with potassium nitrate. Take 1 teaspoon of fertilizer per bucket of water.

The third feeding takes place at the end of May, using organic fertilizers for this. For feeding, nettle infusion should be preferred. One plant consumes 0.5 liters of fertilizer. To make the infusion, you need to half fill a bucket or other container with nettle and fill it with water. Leave to infuse for 2 weeks. Then strain the infusion, dilute with water in a ratio of 1: 4. In addition, the root zone of the sockets several times during the summer must be sprinkled with wood ash. It will not only feed the plant, but also protect it from fungal diseases.

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 is winter-hardy, as it normally tolerates 25-degree frosts, but you should not risk it, and it is better to cover the strawberries for the winter. You can use straw mulch, apply a layer of about 8 cm.

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

Strawberries are unpretentious and adapt well to climatic conditions. The variety is resistant to diseases, including powdery mildew, brown spot, white spot. For preventive purposes, it is sometimes worth treating the bushes with Bordeaux liquid or preparations that contain copper. This will help prevent not only diseases, but also get rid of pests.

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

There are three ways to propagate strawberries. One of them is reproduction by tendrils. For this, antennae with two or three rosettes are left on the bush, the rest are cut off. During the summer, the rosettes on the remaining tendrils will take root and be ready for further transplantation.

The second way is to divide the bush. The root system of this strawberry variety is well developed, so the seedlings take root very well.

The third way is seed propagation. This procedure is long, so the method is not common, and it should not be given special attention.

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

Gardeners' reviews indicate that the variety has proven itself well. Berries can be eaten both canned and fresh. Quite unpretentious in care.

General characteristics
Authors
All-Russian Research Institute of Genetics and Breeding of Fruit Plants named after V.I. I.V. Michurina
Appointment
universal
Yield rate
high
Marketability
high
Bush
The power of growth
medium-sized
Description of the bush
spreading
Berries
Berry color
cherry-ruby
Berry shape
classic
The size
very large
Taste
sweet
Scent
fragrant
Pulp
red, dense, juicy
Growing
Winter hardiness
winter hardy
Mustache
yes, average
Powdery mildew resistant
high
Brown spot resistance
high
Resistant to white spot
high
Resistant to gray mold
high
Maturation
Flowering period
At the beginning of June
Fruiting period
at the beginning of July
Ripening terms
mid-early
Repairability
No
Reviews
There are no reviews.
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