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Among the remontant early-ripening varieties, the strawberry Baron Solemakher stands out. It has gained wide popularity for its excellent taste, aroma of bright berries and high yield. Due to the cold resistance, the bushes bear fruit until the frost.
History of appearance
The variety owes its appearance to German breeders who worked with an alpine varietal group of strawberries. Strawberry Baron Solemacher was bred in the mid-30s of the last century and has been leading the popularity rating for its characteristics for many decades.
Description of the variety
The Poisk Company acts as the originator of the variety. She controls the preservation of the original varietal properties of the strawberry Baron Solemacher and recommends it for cultivation in all regions of Russia - in garden plots and greenhouses, and even at home, on window sills.
Semi-spreading strawberry bushes, stocky - no higher than 20 cm, shape, covered with small light green leaves with jagged edges. The pubescence of the leaves gives them a silvery tint. Strawberry flowers are small enough, bisexual, located on short peduncles below the leaves.
More complete information about the features of alpine strawberry varieties can be found in the article.
Baron Solemacher begins to bear fruit in the first year after planting. For 3-4 years, the remontant strawberry variety consistently gives high yields, more than 83 c / ha. At the end of this period, strawberry bushes should be transplanted.
Small berries with dense, juicy pulp are distinguished by:
- bright, saturated red color with a glossy sheen;
- sweet taste with slightly noticeable sourness;
- unique strawberry aroma;
- conical shape;
- average weight up to 4 g;
- excellent presentation, high tasting rating.
Strawberry Baron Solemacher blooms in May, and the first harvest of berries can be harvested at the beginning of summer. Fruiting of strawberries is continuous throughout the season, until frost. In the south, the season lasts until November, in the northern regions, strawberries bear fruit until mid or late September.
Advantages and disadvantages
The strawberry variety Baron Solemacher has many advantages that far outweigh the relative disadvantages. They can be found in the proposed table.
Advantages of the variety | disadvantages |
Unpretentiousness to weather conditions - the bushes bloom and bear fruit even in rainy seasons | After 3-4 years, strawberries need to be transplanted. |
Decorativeness - for the whole summer compact, spherical bushes of strawberries become a wonderful decoration of the garden | Timely and high-quality food is needed |
High yield - strawberries bear fruit abundantly until frost | Requires careful care |
Due to the absence of a mustache, strawberry bushes occupy a small area in the garden |
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Strawberry seeds show high germination rate - up to 95% |
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Strawberries are characterized by good indicators of frost and drought resistance. |
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Possesses high resistance to diseases and pests |
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Reproduction methods
Strawberries can be propagated in several ways, each with its own merits.
Dividing the bush
From each bush of strawberries, you can get several divisions. An adult shrub is cut into pieces along the points of growth, which are then planted in light and moist soil. Faster rooting of strawberries will contribute to:
- their regular hilling;
- removal of leaves from the cut;
- planting bushes in a greenhouse;
- maintaining high soil and air humidity;
- slight shading from the sun.
After about a month, the delenki form a rather powerful root system, and they can be planted in a permanent place. Strawberry propagation by dividing the bush can be carried out all season - from spring to early autumn. But no later than September, otherwise young plants will not have time to adapt and may freeze.
Growing from seeds
Strawberries Baron Solemacher are easy to grow with seeds. But it must be borne in mind that they will rise only after a few weeks, so you need to plant early enough.
Technology of obtaining and stratification of seeds
You can buy Baron Solemacher strawberry seeds in a specialized store or get it yourself:
- choose the largest, overripe berries from the garden;
- cut the pulp together with the seeds and spread it out in the sun to dry it;
- when the pulp is dry, collect the remaining seeds, arrange in bags and place in a cool place.
It is believed that the best varietal properties of the Baron Solemacher strawberries are preserved by the seeds that are in the upper part of the berry. The shelf life of seeds is up to 4 years.
For stratification, seeds should be placed in conditions with a temperature of 0 - +4 degrees and humidity up to 70-75%:
- put the seeds on a damp cloth;
- put it in a plastic bag;
- prepare a transparent plastic container with holes and place the seeds in it;
- put the container in the refrigerator for two weeks.
Seed sowing time
Baron Solemacher strawberry seeds are sown from late February to mid-April, depending on climatic conditions. However, the later they are planted, the more the harvest time will be postponed. Sowing early is preferable for another reason - if the strawberry seeds do not sprout, there will be time for re-planting. The soil for sowing seeds should be light, loose and breathable. It is usually prepared from a mixture of garden soil and commercially available substrate.
Sowing in peat tablets
The best seed substrate is peat pellets. Their advantages are:
- in the set of nutrients necessary for germination of seeds;
- no need for picking seedlings;
- the possibility of obtaining healthy seedlings;
- high air and water permeability;
Sowing into soil
You can combine the sowing of strawberry seeds in the ground with their stratification:
- a layer of snow is poured into a plastic container with holes on top of the prepared soil;
- seeds are placed on top of it;
- cover with foil and put in the refrigerator;
- the container is placed on the windowsill, closer to the light;
- every day you need to remove the lid and ventilate the crops;
- periodically moisten the soil, preventing it from drying out;
- maintain a temperature of 20-25 degrees;
Dive
Approximately 2-3 weeks after sowing, the first sprouts begin to hatch. Mass seedlings germinate by the end of the month. The sprouts are very delicate, so it is risky to touch them before at least 4 true leaves appear. After that, you can carefully dive the seedlings of the Baron Solemakher variety, replanting each in a separate pot and not deepening them at the same time.
Why seeds don't germinate
For friendly germination of seeds, it is necessary to provide them with comfortable conditions.Sowing containers must be treated with an antifungal agent, the soil must be disinfected. Stratification is a prerequisite for seed germination. They also will not rise if the necessary conditions of temperature, humidity and ventilation are not created in the room. The soil should not be allowed to dry out, however, high humidity with a lack of ventilation can lead to the appearance of mold. With a lack of light, the shoots will be weak and elongated.
Planting strawberries
Seedlings on the beds can be planted in early June.
Selection of seedlings
For planting the Baron Solemacher variety, healthy, strong seedlings must be selected.
Their root system:
- should be fibrous with a root collar diameter of at least 6 mm;
- without damage;
- with a light green living heart;
- the roots should be juicy, not wilted.
Planting site selection and soil preparation
The Baron Solemacher variety reacts well to heat and sunlight, which must be taken into account when choosing a site for it. It is not recommended to plant it:
- in damp lowlands;
- in areas with a close location of groundwater;
- in the beds where potatoes or tomatoes used to grow.
If there is high humidity on the site, then for strawberry bushes it is necessary to prepare high beds with sides.
Landing scheme
The optimal distance between the bushes should provide adequate aeration, as they will grow. Usually, a gap of 30-35 cm is left, and between the rows - up to 70 cm. It must be remembered that it is impossible to deepen the growth point, but it is also not worth exposing the strawberry root system.
Care
The agricultural technology of the Baron Solemacher variety consists in timely procedures for watering, fertilizing and loosening.
Spring care
Spring work on strawberry beds consists of:
- in loosening the soil under the bushes;
- cleaning from last year's mulch and foliage, along with which the beds are cleared of pests that hibernated in it;
- pruning damaged shoots and leaves;
- regular watering;
- processing bushes from pests.
Watering and mulching
Strawberries Baron Solemacher especially needs watering and feeding:
- before the flowering phase;
- after its completion;
- during the period when ovaries appear.
The most effective is the drip irrigation system. It is good to water the strawberry bushes after picking to stimulate further ripening.
Extra plants in the garden:
- take nutrients from the strawberry bushes;
- reduce their illumination;
- retain moisture.
Therefore, after the start of flowering strawberries, you need:
- organize weeding of bushes;
- clear the beds from weeds;
- loosen the soil, ensuring its aeration;
- mulch the bushes with straw or sawdust.
Top dressing
Table 2 shows the types of dressings and the timing of their introduction.
Terms of feeding | Fertilizers |
Spring months, can be spent as early as March | The greatest preference is given to nitrogen fertilizers - potash and ammonium nitrate, diluted manure |
The phase of the appearance of green ovaries | Add compost, slurry, potash and phosphorus salts |
In autumn, around September, when the berry picking ends | Complex fertilizers, potassium, phosphorus, poultry manure |
Preparing for winter
After collecting the last ripe berries, you need to prepare the strawberry bushes Baron Solemacher for wintering. For this you need:
- inspect and sprinkle bare roots with earth, without closing the sockets;
- mulch bushes to insulate the roots;
- with the onset of frost, you can cover the strawberries, however, during thaws, they should be ventilated so that the bushes do not chew;
- place spruce branches in the aisles, which will hold back a dense layer of snow on the bushes.
Fight disease
Strawberries Baron Solemacher are resistant to most of the most common pathologies - black and gray rot, various types of spotting and others. However, she needs regular preventive spraying during the growing season.
The terms of treatments and types of preparations are visible from the table.
Timing of treatments | Name of the drug |
Early spring | 3% Bordeaux liquid |
The appearance of leaves and peduncles | A mixture of 1% Bordeaux liquid and 1% colloidal sulfur |
Budding and flowering | The same drugs |
Berry ripening period | Lepidocide solution |
Autumn processing | Processing before wintering with a 1% solution of Bordeaux liquid |
Pest control
Despite the good resistance of the Baron Solemakher variety to the action of pests, violation of agricultural technology can cause enormous damage to plantings. The most dangerous of the pests is the strawberry mite. Against him, they are treated with drugs such as Karbofos or Keltan, according to the instructions.
Collection and storage of berries
When the time for mass ripening of strawberries Baron Solemacher begins, they are harvested every other day, early in the morning or in the evening. Usually, the first harvest of strawberries gives the largest fruits. If it is necessary to transport the berries, it is necessary to collect two days before full ripeness, when the accumulation of sugar has already reached its maximum value. You need to transport the berries in the same container in which they were collected, otherwise their quality will decrease. For picking berries, baskets or flat boxes are usually used. Strawberries can be stored for up to a week, if immediately after harvesting they are cooled to 1-2 degrees, ensure good ventilation and humidity up to 95%.
Growing in pots
Baron Solemacher's strawberries can also be grown in pots or boxes on the windowsill. Caring for them is as simple as on the beds:
- the pots are filled with fertile potting soil;
- a drainage layer is laid out on the bottom;
- one bush is planted in each of them;
- planting strawberries are placed on a windowsill or on a balcony on the south side, where the illumination is better;
- in winter, strawberry bushes must be provided with additional lighting;
- watering and feeding are carried out as usual.
The difference between domestic strawberry bushes is the need for artificial pollination.
Outcome
Strawberry Baron Solemacher is an excellent variety that does not require complex care. Due to its remarkable qualities, it has earned high popularity among gardeners.
In Soviet times, I ordered strawberry seeds "Baron Solemacher" from a private person. For the first time I tried to grow strawberries from seeds, everything worked out for me and I was very pleased with this strawberry variety, it bore fruit right up to the snow. The variety is good that does not give antennae. Very aromatic strawberry.