For more than two centuries cultivation of strawberries by skillful gardeners a large number of varieties that are designed for different climatic conditions has been bred. Of course, the best strawberry varieties for the middle strip of are those that can safely survive both cold and heat.
At the same time, a variety of species is also represented by other parameters: fecundity, berry size, etc. This allows each gardener to choose a fruit-bearing plant according to his preferences. Here are a few varieties that are considered the best for the middle band.
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Elsanta
Elsanta - most gardeners of the average climatic strip consider this variety to be the best. He comes from Holland, so it tolerates high humidity. Elsanta rushes quite early, so that the summer heat does not have time to catch her. The main distinguishing feature of the species are fruits. The size of the fruit is varied, but all are almost perfect conical shape. It is rare to see a berry that deviates from these parameters. The color of the berries is bright red, the taste is classic strawberry. The yield is high, almost all the berries are ripening simultaneously.
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Darselekt
Darselect - the variety has been relatively recently excavated, and to date has managed to prove its resistance to the vagaries of nature. During the entire period of cultivation of this species on the average climatic zone of Russia, there were no cases of disease defeat. In addition, the species is distinguished by the impressive size of the fruit, which is the reason for the convenience of collecting berries. The hotel berries can reach a weight of 70 grams. The shape of the fetus is almost perfectly conical. The variety is early maturing, the bushes are massive enough and strong, so do not require excessive accuracy when courting.
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Cleri
Cleri is the strongest strawberry variety in the cold weather, widely cultivated by medium-sized gardeners. Does not ask for special treatment when growing. Shrubs resistant to winds and broken antennae. Quickly restored. Fruits of the same shape and fairly large size. Because of the high density of the pulp, it has exceptional taste qualities. This kind of berry is for an amateur. In addition, it is stored for a very long time. Berries ripen to about the middle of the first month of summer, but with the early spring, you can plant berries in the open ground. Accidental frosts will not greatly harm this class.
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Sudarushka
Sudarushka - this grade is one of the best indicators among strawberries growing in the central strip of Russia. It has a high yield, but a small fruit size: up to 35 grams, and also frost resistance. This species ripens quite early. As for the fetus, it is bright red, with a sweet and sour taste. The shape of the fruit is slightly oval, it does not have a suction neck. But the main feature is a high resistance against gray rot. For this reason, you can safely plant this variety, even on marshy soil. Fruits, as well as bushes, are not subject to erosion from the touch of moist soil.
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Alba
Alba - by name it is clear that this grade was bred in sunny Italy. However, because of early maturation is perfectly suitable for the average climatic zone of Russia. The color of the fruit is dark red, the fruit has an elongated shape. One of the distinguishing features is the stability of the fetus, which makes it convenient for transportation. For this reason, this species is grown mainly for sale. In addition, the plant itself is not picky about the growing conditions. With enough heat, it grows and fructifies even on the soil, without isolation from the cold.
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Vima Zanta
Vima Zanta , like the previous variety, chosen by strawberry lovers in the middle band, the Vima Zantas variety is highly resistant to transportation. The species is a synthesis of the Crown with an equally famous species of Elsanta. The fruit is light-red, yellowish in color and up to 40 grams in size. The shape of the fetus is almost round. The petals of the specified variety have the property of folding. By this sign and distinguish it. Perhaps, one of the most undemanding species for a moderate strip, resistant to fungi and other diseases. The period of fruiting and ripening is at the end of spring - the beginning and middle of summer.
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Belroubi Belroubi - this variety is probably typical for the central part of Russia, as it has no distinctive properties besides resistance to diseases. Fruits are small with an average yield. The color of the berries is dark red, and they are narrow conical in shape. The weight of the berry rarely exceeds 13 grams, but the main reason why many gardeners grow this particular kind is an exceptional taste. It is quite bright and memorable. Trying the berries of Belroubi once does not want to eat other varieties. For this reason, this strawberries are grown mainly by gardeners for personal consumption.
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Zenkor
Grade The Zenkor is one of the best novelties among the species of wild strawberry for the temperate climate. The variety was recently grown for the first time by the selectors of the North Caucasus. When breeding berries used trunks of varieties such as Zenghan and Cardinal. A distinctive feature is the large berries. Taste properties are also evaluated as good. To date, this species is grown not only in the temperate zone, but also in other regions. Basically, the berry plant is intended for planting in early spring. But the unpretentious nature of the variety makes it possible to plant in greenhouses.
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Marmalade
Marmalade - most gardeners love this variety for their decorative features. Strawberry bushes, as well as berries are quite massive. Fruits are very hard and therefore perfectly suitable for winter workpieces. In addition, these berries can be safely harvested in the form of drying. Appearance: the color and the form look quite tasty and attractive. The variety is early maturing and in early June the first ripe berries appear on the bushes. It does not require an early planting of strawberries. The vegetation period does not exceed three months, so it's possible to start planting it already in late March and early April. For an earlier harvest, you can grow in a greenhouse.
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Symphony
When it comes to varieties for the average climatic band, then do not forget about the crossed in England Symphony .This variety has a high cold resistance, so that it can be planted already in the middle of March directly on the open ground. In addition, the plant is very resistant to rot and will also grow well in the swampy terrain. Fruits of strawberries Symphony of medium size and weight does not exceed 40 grams. And finally, transportability makes this species almost ideal for gardeners.
In general, when choosing a strawberry variety for planting under climatic conditions of the middle belt, frost resistance and resistance to rot are the defining qualities. However, there are many species with such qualities, so you can choose with additional flavor, color and other properties.
