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Strawberries are loved and grown by many gardeners in the country. There are so many varieties of this berry now that it is difficult to count. This variety allows everyone to choose strawberries to their liking. There are varieties with giant, large and small berries. They can taste sweet or sour. Some varieties have compact bushes, while others are curly. But the main criteria when choosing strawberries are yield indicators, unpretentiousness in care and growing conditions and resistance to diseases.
Strawberry variety "Lord" is one of the best options. It grows well in different climatic regions. This variety is famous for its unsurpassed taste and unpretentiousness. Below in the article we will consider the description, reviews and photos of the "Lord" strawberry variety. We will also see how to plant and grow it correctly.
Characteristics of the variety
This variety boasts quite large berries. Also Lord is famous for its high resistance to weather conditions. The bushes are resistant to autumn and spring frosts. Seedlings do not freeze in winter, and also have a high immunity to diseases. These strawberries are easy to care for, so growing them doesn't take a lot of your energy.
If you follow all the rules of care, you can grow incredibly large berries, each of which weighs about 100 scales. The shape of the fruit is conical. Strawberries have a pleasant sweet and sour taste and a pronounced aroma. Strawberry color is bright red. Bushes are erect, tall. Each bush grows up to 50 cm in height. Peduncles are strong, but during fruiting they need a garter.
A mustache is formed from the mother bush, on which individual seedlings begin to form. They grow very quickly, so growing seedlings is not difficult. After separating the outlet, the seedling should be placed in a cool, dark place where it will be stored until planting.
The main advantage of the Lord variety is its longevity. By properly caring for the bushes, you can extend the fruiting ability by as much as 10 years. These are very good indicators. Usually, strawberries should be replaced every 4 years. In addition, even after 5 or 8 years, yields will not decrease.
The fruiting period is quite long. The first fruits can be harvested at the beginning of June. Closer to mid-July, the fruits will become less and less. Each outlet can accommodate about 5-6 berries. They are all large, almost the same size.
Planting seedlings and care
Strawberry Lord grows poorly in damp swampy soil. Strawberries love sunny places. Such conditions allow you to grow delicious and beautiful strawberries. Only in well-lit beds can you achieve high yields. It is worth considering the choice of the garden with great responsibility. In the wrong place, the berries will be very small.
Now that the site for growing strawberries has been selected, you can start preparing it. The first step is to clear the garden from weeds and the remains of last year's plants. Further, the soil should be treated with an ammonia solution. Thus, you can get rid of pests and pathogens of various diseases.
You cannot immediately start planting seedlings. It is necessary to wait until the soil dries up a little.Since this variety has rather large bushes, it must be planted in a checkerboard pattern. Plants grow quickly, so there should be enough space in the garden.
Many gardeners plant the variety Lord "under the film". This is a good method of planting strawberries and makes it much easier to care for your bush. To do this, you need to purchase a piece of polyethylene the same size as the strawberry garden. It is spread over the surface of the soil. Then holes are made directly in the film at the desired distance. Holes are made in the holes for planting seedlings. The seedlings are buried so that the upper part of the plant is above the film. Planting under film also makes harvesting much easier.
You can plant strawberries in early spring or autumn before frost. Keep in mind that the seedlings should take root well in a new place, otherwise they will simply freeze during the first frost. It is best to plant it in August - September or in the spring after the night frosts have finally stopped.
Strawberry Lord especially needs watering from the beginning of growth to the ripening of the first fruits. Then the amount and amount of watering can be reduced. Some gardeners use drip irrigation systems for this purpose. In addition, plants need regular loosening of the soil and removal of weeds.
Feeding strawberries
It is best to use organic fertilizers for feeding strawberries. Such substances have a very positive effect on growth and fruiting. In addition, they are always available for owners of summer cottages or residents of rural areas. When feeding, you should focus on the fertility of the soil and the characteristics of the strawberry variety.
To make it easier to care for strawberries, many people mulch the soil. Mulch retains moisture in the soil and prevents weeds from germinating. When weeding and removing weeds, it is necessary to pluck the mustache from the bushes. They take away the strength from plants, which are so necessary for the process of fruit formation.
Benefits of the variety
As you know, caring for strawberries is not the easiest thing to do. However, all the efforts made will be rewarded in the form of beautiful and tasty berries. In the case of the Lord strawberry, the following advantages can be noted:
- pleasant sweet and sour taste;
- pronounced strawberry aroma;
- rich red berries;
- large fruits.
Conclusion
As you can see from the description of the strawberry variety Lord, this is an excellent choice for both experienced gardeners and beginners in this business. By planting it on your site, you get not only large and tasty berries, but also a guarantee that the bushes will not need to be changed for the next 10 years. With proper care, strawberries will bear fruit well without losing their taste. Gardeners note that the first berries are the sweetest. It is also very important to carry out regular feeding of the bushes. This will allow for larger fruits. You can make it even easier for yourself by mulching the soil or building a drip irrigation system for the garden. Thus, all the main work will be done without your participation.
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