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Everybody knows the season strawberry passes very quickly, and you need to have time to enjoy the unique taste of these berries. To extend the fruiting season, breeders have bred a special ampelous strawberry, which bears fruit several times during the growing season. Such strawberries are classified as remontant varieties. Even an inexperienced gardener can cope with its cultivation. In addition, the ampelous strawberry has a wonderful appearance. It bears fruit abundantly and also tastes great. Next, we will consider varieties of ampelous remontant strawberries, which will surely make a good impression on you.
Features of ampelous remontant strawberries
Many are wondering why ampelous strawberries got such a name. From the German language, the word "ampel" is translated as a lamp. The fact is that such a strawberry belongs to ornamental plants that can be grown in flower pots of various shapes. They are often hung like lamps.
Ampel strawberry is a relative of large-fruited climbing strawberries. Such a plant winds "reluctantly". In order for the mustache to twine around the props of the bush, they should be tied. As mentioned above, ampelous strawberry belongs to the remontant species. Thanks to this, the ripening process of the berries is continuous. As soon as the first batch of fruits ripens, new ovaries immediately form in their places. Fruiting lasts throughout the growing season.
This also includes many strawberry varieties for vertical cultivation. They are perfect for landscaping terraces, greenhouses and balconies. This is not only a way to decorate a house or apartment in an original way, but also allows you to get a nice bonus in the quality of delicious berries.
The best varieties of ampelous remontant strawberries
As a rule, decorative strawberries are not distinguished by high yields and immunity from diseases. However, breeders have bred extraordinary varieties that have excellent taste, and also allow you to harvest a good harvest. They firmly withstand winter frosts, and also do not succumb to various bacteria and viruses. These varieties include Homemade Delicacy, Queen Elizabeth, Toscana, and Kletter Star. Excellent hybrids have also been bred such as Roman, Elan, Balcony Stream, Balcony Charm and Fresco.
Tuscany or Toscana
This variety is known to the world quite recently, but even in such a short time, it not only won the love of many gardeners, but also became the winner of several world competitions. It has a fairly compact bush and high yields, as well as incredibly tasty ruby-colored fruits. Both in width and height, the bushes can grow up to 30 cm. Young shoots often reach a length of about 1 meter. The variety is usually grown in open beds. Some people plant Tuscany on their balcony or indoors. It looks very nice in clay pots and other decorative containers.
Homemade delicacy
This strawberry belongs to the curly ornamental varieties. It ripens quite early. The fruits are not very large, but very tasty, slightly sour. The berries stand out well against the background of the leaves, thanks to their rich red hue. Suitable for growing on terraces and windowsills. Can be planted strawberries in pots or special boxes.
Queen Elizabeth II
It has a powerful, strong bush, as well as dense, beautiful fruits. The berries are very large and juicy, each weighing up to 40 grams. The shape of the fruit is correct, the skin is smooth and shiny, red in color. The taste is simply excellent. Long-term fruiting. For the season this ampelous large strawberry can give a crop 2 or 3 times. The cultivar should be replanted every year and a half.
Kletter Star or Kletter Star
An excellent Dutch variety of garden strawberries. It is a compact plant with highly placed flowers. During the ripening of the fruit, the berries fall under their own weight to the ground. Each fruit can weigh up to 60 grams. The berries are bright red and very juicy, firm flesh. There is a pleasant strawberry aroma. The berries are easy to transport and are rarely damaged during transport. A large number of whiskers can form on the bush, but this does not prevent strawberries from bearing fruit. The variety is resistant to drought, can overwinter without shelter.
How to plant ampel strawberries correctly
There are several known ways planting ampelous strawberries... Most often, gardeners grow it in various containers, like curly plant. The formed mustache will begin to fall down beautifully over time, making the strawberry not only a tasty berry, but also an excellent ornamental plant.
The container for planting ampelous strawberries should not be too deep. It is best to take a pot about 25–35 cm high. There must be holes in it for excess liquid. Strawberries should be planted in pots in the middle of summer. At the beginning, it is simply lightly sprinkled with soil. In this form, the plant should be in a dark and cool place for a month. After that, drainage is placed on the bottom of the prepared container, and then it is covered with fertilized soil. The strawberries should not be too deep in the ground. Also, do not over-compact the soil.
If strawberries are grown indoors, then the pollination process will have to be controlled independently. To do this, you can touch neighboring flowers with each other or touch each flower with a brush.
Other landing options
Ampel remontant strawberries are grown not only indoors and on balconies, but also outdoors. For example, some plant these plants on a trellis. Thus, you can decorate your site in an original way, as well as get a wonderful harvest of delicious berries.
As a vertical surface, not only a lattice is suitable, but also any fence. The strawberries are planted at a distance of about 30 cm. As the whiskers develop, they must be tied to the surface, trying to completely cover the entire grid. The height of the lattice should be no more than 1 meter.
Still inventive gardeners plant strawberries in the shape of a pyramid. Such a bed is more like a beautiful flower bed, and can pleasantly surprise your family and friends. To do this, you need to build 3 boxes of different sizes. The first, largest drawer should have a bottom, but the 2 smaller drawers should not. The height of the containers may be the same, or may differ. Now the boxes are gradually filled with soil and laid out in the shape of a pyramid, as shown in the photo. Strawberries are planted in them at a distance of about 20 cm.
Care rules
Ampel strawberries are not particularly whimsical to care. In order for the plant to grow well and bear fruit, you must follow these rules:
- the very first peduncles should be plucked;
- cut off unnecessary mustache (you can leave 3-5 pieces);
- replanting plants not too late in the fall and not very early in the spring to protect young seedlings from frost;
- do not abuse fertilizers;
- for the winter, the bushes should be covered with mulch;
- pots with ampelous strawberries either need to be brought indoors for the winter, or buried in the ground along the edges of the pot;
Conclusion
Ampel strawberry varieties are gaining popularity. Every gardener wants to extend the ripening period of these delicious berries. With such wonderful varieties, you can enjoy fresh fruits all summer long. Also, these plants have an excellent decorative look. Many people decorate their house or balcony with them. Some build interesting structures in the courtyard that serve as beds for ampelous curly strawberries.
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