Strawberry UK

Strawberry UK
The main characteristics of the variety:
  • Taste: sweet and sour
  • The size: very large
  • Weight: from 70 to 100-120 g
  • Ripening terms: late
  • Appointment: universal
  • Description of the bush: strong, tall, with elastic peduncles
  • Berry color: burgundy cherry
  • Winter hardiness: high
  • Leaves: light green, matte, slightly corrugated
  • Berry shape: round-conical
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Late varieties of berry crops are especially loved by amateur gardeners, and the UK strawberry is one of them. They make it possible to feast on delicious fruits all summer and even early autumn.

Description of the variety

Strawberry Great Britain appeared not so long ago. Breeders bred her in 2010, but she quickly gained one of the leading positions in the gardening market. It is not known for certain what varieties were at the heart of this culture, but thanks to the selection work, the bushes of the culture are compact and powerful, and the berries are especially large with an incredible dessert taste and aroma.

Ripening terms

Great Britain belongs to the late varieties in terms of ripening. Fruiting from mid-July to late August. Under favorable climatic conditions, berries can be enjoyed throughout September.

Yield

Differs in high yield rates. During the season, you can collect from 1 to 2 kg of berries from one bush. With proper care and up to 2.5 kg. The first fruits are very large, with further harvest they become medium in size.

Berries and their taste

Strawberries are incredibly beautiful. The color of the berries is burgundy-cherry, the shape is rounded-conical, reminiscent of a cock's comb. They have a very large size, the mass of one fruit can reach from 70 to 100-120 g. The berries of the variety have a juicy and dense pulp, without voids inside. The aroma is thick, with a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

Growing features

Strawberry Great Britain is considered today one of the largest-fruited varieties. The main characteristic feature is that the first fruit tied on the first flower of the peduncle will be simply enormous. Most often, one peduncle is formed on young bushes, and there will be one large berry. As a rule, three-year-old specimens produce up to 6 peduncles. Subsequent ripening fruits are smaller than the previous ones. But the dimensions are still impressive.

Another feature is that all berries ripen to full maturity. They are distinguished by their special elasticity, lightness and transportability. Marketability is high. Has a universal purpose. Can be consumed both fresh and processed. Cooked preserves and jams are never watery.

The bushes in the UK are large and spreading, with a powerful matte light green foliage, a slightly corrugated surface.

The variety is demanding for watering, especially during the period of active ripening of berries. In case of a lack of moisture, the harvest will be small.

The variety is prepared for winter. Sanitization is in progress. Old damaged leaves and excess whiskers are removed, the green mass is renewed. Only the core and a few young leaves are left. Deep loosening of the soil with the removal of weeds is carried out.

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

Despite the simplicity of care, the plant is quite demanding on the quality of the soil. The soil must be fertile (black soil, loam, sandy loam). Lighted areas are preferable, but without direct sunlight. In hot weather, it is advisable to shade the UK variety.

The worst precursors in the soil are potatoes and nightshade crops. The variety grows better after greenery and marigolds.

The ideal option is to prepare the landing site in advance. First, the site is cleared of weeds and debris, and the soil is disinfected with ammonium nitrate or lupine is planted (a natural "disinfectant" of the soil).

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

Self-pollinated variety. The plant forms flowers for both male and female.

Top dressing

Despite the unpretentiousness in care, strawberries respond positively to the introduction of mineral and organic fertilizers, which make it possible for the culture to develop well. Experienced gardeners distinguish 4 periods of development that require additional nutrition:

  1. during and after planting (root top dressing with nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer is required);

  2. when the ovaries are formed (phosphorus-potassium fertilizers);

  3. active fruiting (phosphorus and potassium);

  4. before the onset of winter (ammonium nitrate).

Be extremely careful with nitrogen fertilizers. The excess will lead to the formation of a large amount of foliage and a small formation of peduncles. Among the organic food of the variety, chicken manure in the form of a solution is to the taste.

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

Winter hardiness is high, the bushes are able to withstand frosts up to 15-20 degrees. But provided that the snow cover is quite thick. If winter does not please with abundant precipitation, then it is necessary to cover the plant with dry foliage, sawdust.

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

Resistance to fungal diseases is quite high. But it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment against white and brown spots, as well as gray rot. Weeds need to be removed constantly, they are the ones that take away the necessary nutrients for growth and fruiting. Among the pests, the most dangerous are slugs and snails, as well as starlings.

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

For reproduction, a vegetative method is used by pinning antennae, which are rooted in spring, during fruiting, or after flowering is complete.

The best planting material is the first antennae, they are stronger and give strong young seedlings.

The transplant is carried out in late summer - early autumn. Only the strongest seedlings with a strong root system are selected. The whiskers and damaged leaves are preliminarily removed. Watering during rooting should be abundant, since without additional moisture, the roots dry out in young seedlings, and the seedlings do not take root well.

Since the plant is vigorous, the bushes must be planted at a distance of 30-40 cm from each other, preferably in a checkerboard pattern.

Once every 3 years, the culture should be updated, it is at this age that strawberries give the largest yields in maximum quantities. Then the bushes thicken strongly, the soil is depleted and accumulates diseases and pests, which undoubtedly affects the health of the UK variety and the quality of the crop.

Experienced gardeners add tendrils in spring to renew seedlings for 3 years, and in autumn, rooted rosettes are laid in a new place.

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
Appointment
universal
Transportability
Yes
Marketability
high
Bush
The power of growth
vigorous
Leaves
light green, matte, slightly corrugated
Description of the bush
strong, tall, with elastic peduncles
Berries
Berry color
burgundy cherry
Berry shape
round-conical
The size
very large
Weight
from 70 to 100-120 gr
Taste
sweet and sour
Scent
thick
Pulp
juicy, dense
Growing
Winter hardiness
high
Mustache
yes, few
Disease and pest resistance
high
Maturation
Ripening terms
late
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