Most people love strawberries. At the same time, not all varieties are suitable for Siberia, and a huge percentage of the inhabitants of our country fail to grow a good harvest. Gardeners sometimes really try, giving their best, but … In many cases, it is important not only and not so much how much has been done. Another thing is more important - how right it was.
The importance of choosing the right variety
Of course, seed sellers in the market care, first of all, about the assortment. And they may forget about the compatibility of the variety and climate, or they may not know at all. After all, they are usually only entrepreneurs who have nothing to do with gardening. You can buy seeds or even seedlings from grandmothers in the market - they also have strawberries. Varieties for Siberia are easier to find here than in the store. Of course, provided that you live in the area. But here, too, there are "hiccups". Firstly, it may turn out that the grandmothers grew their seedlings in a greenhouse, and their strawberries grow in the same place. Then all attempts to get a crop in the open field will be useless. Secondly, some older ladies are so fond of marketing that they are ready to sell any product, if only they would buy it. And you want the best result, don't you?
What varieties are good for Siberia?
Given what was listed above, you need to competently choose the seeds and seedlings of a plant such as strawberries. Varieties for Siberia are frost-resistant, and often unpretentious, which will save the gardener's time and nerves, and also give a good harvest. The best and most widely used options for Siberia:
- Folk.
- Festival.
- Kama.
- Lord.
It is reasonable to purchase other varieties either from familiar grandmothers who successfully grow strawberries on their plot, or in agricultural companies, but at the same time get detailed advice. Many people prefer strawberries grown in a greenhouse, while varieties for Siberia are not needed - you can take almost any.
Greenhouse harvest
The greenhouse is a good way out for the inhabitants of Siberia. It greatly simplifies the everyday life of a gardener. It only requires an investment of money and labor to make the building ready and functioning properly. Subsequently, it will pay for itself more than once. Many greenhouse owners grow berries for sale, and very successfully. But not everyone likes bold ideas, and most are limited in the usual way.
Planting Siberian strawberries in the ground
If you purchased seeds, you must first germinate them at home, sprinkle them on a box of earth and cover with glass. After a few days, the glass must be removed, and after the sprouts are long enough, transplanted to the street. It is even easier to buy strawberry seedlings, and notseeds. Landing is carried out in well-loosened soil - it directly depends on how the berries will grow. Loamy soils are preferred, and you can fertilize with wood ash, plus some other fertilizer. Good for chicken manure. Additionally, add mineral fertilizers without chlorine. Seedlings are planted in late July - early August, so that the plants take root before frost.
When strawberry seedlings are already growing in the garden, they need to be fertilized mainly with compost. And, of course, do not forget about weeding and regular watering. Otherwise, no variety will help.
