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Not so long ago, a new berry plant appeared. The repairing strawberry variety Murano, according to the description, reviews of gardeners, can become a serious competitor on the plantations. This neutral day plant with abundant and long-term fruiting is becoming increasingly popular. The features of growing Murano strawberries will be discussed in the article.
Breeding history
The Murano strawberry variety is a product of Italian selection. Was obtained in 2005 from the original non-proprietary forms R6R1-26 and A030-12. The copyright holder is Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti. For several years, tests of the remontant strawberry variety were carried out in European countries. The plant patent was issued in 2012.
During the tests, Murano strawberries have shown themselves worthy not only in the open field, but also with a lack of lighting in a continental climate, including in various regions of Russia.
Any conditions can be used for growing:
- open and protected ground;
- tunnels;
- hydroponics;
- multilevel systems.
Description
Repair strawberry Murano belongs to the neutral day varieties. Bushes are compact and erect. The plant is medium-sized, up to 30 cm high, 45-50 cm in diameter. The leaves are large, rich green, few of them. The whiskers on strawberries of the Murano variety are only 2-3, but they are viable, they take root by themselves.
Vigorous flower stalks with a lot of buds. They are located just above the outlet. Flowers with 5-6 white petals stand out for their size: about 3.7 cm in diameter. It takes about a month from the beginning of flowering to picking the berries.
Fruits are regular, conical, slightly elongated. The average mass of berries, declared by the originators of the Murano strawberry variety, is from 20 to 25 g, but with proper agricultural technology, there are specimens weighing 35 grams or more.
Up to 1100 g of sweet fruits are harvested from one bush during the season. A feature of the fruiting of this variety is some shrinking of the berries by the end of the growing season, but it is insignificant. It does not affect taste and commercial characteristics in any way.
Berries with a shiny glossy skin of bright red color. This can be clearly seen in the photo. The pulp is juicy, dense, fleshy, with a pronounced aroma.
The transportability of Murano berries is high, for which they are especially appreciated by farmers who grow strawberries for sale.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
In addition to the description and characteristics when choosing strawberries, gardeners pay attention to the pros and cons of the variety. Murano has many more advantages than disadvantages. The proof is in the table.
Benefits | disadvantages |
Early ripening | The presence of a small number of mustaches, which makes it difficult to reproduce |
Abundant and long-term fruiting. Multiple harvest waves | High cost of planting material |
Unpretentious care |
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The ability to grow in any conditions, even with a lack of lighting |
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Excellent taste properties |
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High transportability and preservation of presentation |
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The ability to reproduce in different ways |
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High yielding variety |
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Resistance to many diseases of the culture Excellent immunity against brown and white spot |
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Neutral fruiting variety Murano:
Reproduction methods
A feature of the remontant strawberry of the Murano variety is the possibility of reproduction by all known methods:
- mustache;
- dividing the bush;
- seeds.
Mustache
The formation of Murano strawberries is insufficient, therefore, when using this method, you need to root them in time. The mustache can be rooted directly in the ground, as in the photo below. Many gardeners advise that the whiskers that have appeared should be immediately placed in cups in order to separate them from the mother bush as soon as possible. In this case, reproduction will not greatly affect the fruiting of strawberries.
By dividing the bush
The Murano strawberry variety is interesting in that the bush grows well, new rosettes immediately throw out peduncles. By the time of reproduction, the bushes can be divided into parts. Each cut should have a good heart and a developed root system. By dividing the bush, strawberries are propagated after fruiting is complete. As a rule, the peak of work falls on the fall.
But many gardeners who have been growing a remontant variety for several years believe that this is unjustified: strawberries give a good harvest for 3 and 4 years.
Growing from seeds
The seed propagation method for Murano strawberries is also acceptable, but it is more laborious. Seeds should be sown in late January and early February. Then take care of the seedlings. But the main difficulty is not even in the tight germination of seeds, but in the lack of light. Young shoots, despite the fact that the Murano variety belongs to neutral day plants, will still have to be highlighted with special phytolamps at first.
Landing
The further development and yield depends on the correct planting of strawberries of the Murano variety.
How to choose seedlings
The choice of seedlings is not an easy matter. If you already have Murano strawberry bushes on your site, then you can fill the beds with your own plants. If the plant is purchased in nurseries or specialized stores, you need to take a closer look at them. The fact is, seedlings of this variety of strawberries are not cheap.
There are rules for choosing seedlings:
- The seedlings must have at least three true green leaves and a flexible root system.
- The roots should not be less than 7 cm in length and 6-8 mm in diameter.
Site selection and soil preparation
Murano strawberry variety prefers neutral soil. Acidic and waterlogged areas are not suitable for cultivation. Saplings are planted on a hill so that the groundwater is not higher than 1.5 meters. Only in this case can you get healthy plants with abundant fruiting.
Landing scheme
Judging by the description, the Murano bushes are compact, so it is not necessary to leave large gaps between them. Plants can be planted in one or two lines. Strawberries are planted according to the 30x30 cm scheme, although 25 cm is possible.
Care
No special knowledge and skills for strawberry care Murano varieties are not required. All agrotechnical measures are exactly the same as for other representatives of this culture.
Spring period
In the spring, when the plants are just waking up, old leaves are removed and water-charging is carried out. At the same time, strawberries are fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
Watering and mulching
The originators of the variety, Italian breeders, indicate that Murano strawberries are heat-resistant, easily tolerate short-term heat. But to preserve moisture in the soil and its friability, it is advised to mulch the root zone of the plant with a special mulching agro-fabric or straw. In addition, in extreme heat, planting must be shaded.
Watering Murano strawberries should be moderate, since excess moisture leads to the death of the root system. At the time of fruiting, you need to water more often. Once a week, half a bucket of water is poured under the bush.
Top dressing
Murano strawberries are fed several times per season, using root and foliar feed:
- In early spring, the need for nitrogen fertilizers.
- When the first flowers appear, then every 21-28 days the plants are watered over the leaves with mineral complexes containing potassium, phosphorus, manganese, and iron.
- After harvesting, before preparing for winter, mineral complexes containing phosphorus and potassium are introduced.
Details of root and foliar feeding strawberries.
Preparing for winter
Before sheltering strawberries, they carry out sanitary cleaning and feeding. The bushes must be mulched to prevent freezing of the root system. Since the Murano variety is a thermophilic plant, in regions with severe frosts, plantings are covered with agrofibre. A layer of earth is poured on top, if necessary.
Diseases and methods of struggle
Pests and ways to deal with them
Pests | Signs | Control measures | Prophylaxis |
Weevil | Flowers bloom, but the ovary is missing | For spraying plantings, use Karbofos, Actellik, Corsair or Zolon |
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Slugs | Damaged leaves, berries, visible slippery footprint | to treat the planting with preparations Thunderstorm, Meta | Scatter superphosphate or potassium salt around the bushes. Spray the plantings with a solution of sodium chloride |
Nematode | Yellow and curly leaves, plants grow slowly, berries are ugly | Treatment with Lindane, Phosphamtide, Heterophos If all else fails, destruction of plants and burning | Fertilize the beds with manure, before planting, put the seedlings in hot water at a temperature of 50 degrees |
Ants | Damage the root system, plant aphids on strawberry plantations | Spraying plants and soil with preparations Fitoverm, Aktara, Iskra | Drizzle with boric acid solution, garlic infusion, yeast |
Strawberry mite | Leaves shrink, curl, berries dry out | Infected bushes must be removed |
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Features of growing in pots
According to the description and characteristics, the Murano strawberry variety does not suffer from a lack of light. That is why the plant can be planted in pots and grown on windows, balconies, terraces.
Conclusion
The Italian cultivar of remontant strawberries has gained well-deserved popularity among Russian gardeners. You shouldn't be surprised at this. The plant is unpretentious, gives an excellent harvest in any climatic conditions. The main thing is to properly care for her, adhere to agrotechnical standards.
