Varieties of ampelous strawberry large-fruited and remontant

Ampel strawberry was initially perceived as an ornamental plant. Over time, this type of berry began to be used for food. The fruits have a pleasant rich taste and many features that are so loved by gardeners.

Features and benefits of ampelous strawberry varieties

Strawberries have several differences, which are their benefits:

• strawberry ampelous on antennae and peduncles bears fruit;
• almost all varieties are remontant, which means that the crop can be harvested during the entire growing season;
• there are subspecies that can be planted vertically. Such plants can be grown in pots in apartments and pamper yourself with delicious berries all the time;
• ampel berries can be planted in partial shade, they will feel comfortable in low sunlight.

Unusual strawberry is not only a very tasty berry, but also a bright plant in the garden

What is ampelous strawberry

Ampel strawberry, the care and cultivation of which is quite simple, is one of the subspecies of strawberry obtained by selection. Description of culture:

• antennae are compact, their diameter is from 20 to 30 cm, length is from 50 cm to 1 m;
• the flowers are white, but there are subspecies that bloom pink.

The antennae grow profusely and spread along the ground, which gives the impression that the plant is twisting. Berries are present on the bushes during almost the entire season.

Strawberries can be grown not only in the garden but also indoors

Interesting facts about strawberries and features of varieties

The ampel view is considered one of the most delicious. In addition to the great aroma of berries, which are preferable to use in cooking, they are very healthy:

• have a minimum calorie content, but at the same time they are well saturated, due to which they are recommended to be consumed during diets;
• beneficial effects on health: normalizing blood pressure, improving the functioning of the digestive system, accelerating metabolism, increasing muscle tone;
• providing wound healing and disinfecting action;
• strawberry extract is one of the ingredients of many cosmetics - masks and lotions, soaps, tonics.

The ampel type of berry is much tastier and more aromatic than other varieties of strawberries.

Growing options

Planting is done through seeds or seedlings.

The best varieties of ampelous large-fruited strawberries for growing

The ampel type of strawberry is presented in many varieties, but only a few of them are popular among gardeners:

• Rikla. Early fruiting, single. The berries are very sweet and large. The height of the bush is average. Leaves are light green.Antennae are long, their number is small. The petals are white. Average berry weight is from 20 to 25 g;
• Elsanta. This is one of the most productive subspecies. 1 bush gives up to 2 kg of strawberries. The first berries have a light tip;
• Tarpan. The height and diameter of the bush is no more than 30 cm. Antennae are long, up to 1 m. Tarpan has a high yield. The shape of the fruit is elongated and conical;
• Victoria ampelnaya is a common variety with large fruits. The variety has high frost resistance, but the berry is sensitive to spring frosts. Loves abundant and regular watering. Disadvantage - the harvested fruits have a minimum shelf life;
• Temptation. Low, dense bushes. The peduncle is large, the berries are large in the shape of a cone. The aroma has notes of nutmeg. Temptation is a frost-hardy strawberry that does not tolerate drought and heat. It is recommended to plant it in a place where there is no direct sunlight;
• Delis. A new subspecies, bred by agricultural technicians in 2016, 1 bush gives up to 1.5 kg of yield. The shape of the fruit is round, large, with a distinctive aroma;
• Laurent. Blooms and bears fruit very early. The leaves are dark green. Fruiting from mid-June until the first frost. The ideal option is to grow ampelous strawberries in pots.

White inflorescences look very beautiful in the garden among other decorative flowers.

Ampel strawberries with pink flowers: care and cultivation

Almost all varieties of strawberries are easy to care for and unpretentious.

Strawberry varieties with pink flowers

You can grow strawberries outdoors and in flowerpots. But if the berry is to be kept as a houseplant, it needs to be fed regularly. The most common varieties:

• Enchantress. A large-fruited variety that is recommended for growing at home and in the garden in flowerpots. In the open field it bears fruit all season. The fruits are sweet in the shape of a cone;
• Pink miracle. It is an early ripe hybrid with high yields and a long fruiting period. The berries are sugary, very sweet;
• Pink flamingo. It is a house plant that is recommended to be kept in flowerpots. The berry is bright scarlet, large;
• Novel. The flowers are light purple, the shape of the fruit is drip, the color of the berries is red;
• Tuscany. Tuscany is a novelty among garden crops. Small bush, no more than 15 cm high;
• Eternity. Ripens early, crimson flower stalks. The berry is oblong, burgundy;
• Tristan. It is a hybrid subspecies with a juicy sweet berry;
• Gazana. Indoor plant with bright crimson flowers.

You can make the best strawberry fertilizer yourself. Structure:

• superphosphate - 180 g;
• boric acid - 40 g;
• copper - 1 g;
• ammonium nitrate - 30 g;
• potassium permanganate - 20 mg;
• zinc - 2 g.

The delicate color of strawberry petals always attracts attention.

The ingredients are mixed in 10 liters of water. This amount of solution is enough to feed 50 bushes.

Proper care and cultivation of remontant ampelous strawberries

The main condition for obtaining a regular harvest is proper plant care.

You can grow strawberries from seeds or seedlings.

How to plant ampel strawberries correctly

The seed method quickly produces many strong seedlings, which can bear fruit already in the current season if properly cared for.

The advantage of this method is that it reduces the likelihood of various diseases, because they are not transmitted through seeds. Seed planting is carried out in January, the latest date is the first days of February. Step-by-step algorithm of actions:

1. Land preparation. Strawberries need loose soil that allows air to pass through well. It is recommended to use peat soil, adding coconut fibers to it. A thin layer of sand is poured onto the ground from above.
2. Grains are laid out on the sand. The best method is to sprinkle snow on the grains. The snow will begin to melt, the water will soak into the ground, dragging the grains along with it.
3. The container is covered with polyethylene or a piece of glass. Placed in a bright room with a temperature of up to 25 ° C.
4. Every day, the ground needs to be aired, removing the film from it for 15-20 minutes.

The first bushes will begin to break through in a week, but later germination is not excluded, after about a month. The container with young shoots should be placed in a well-lit place.

How to plant seedlings

A month after sprouting seedlings, a pick is carried out. Each bush must be placed in a separate container. But picking is possible only after the appearance of 2-3 full-fledged sheets.

You can plant strawberries in open ground in May. Previously, the berry must be fed with complex fertilizer or manure, which is mixed with wood ash.

The distance between the holes is from 15 to 25 cm.

It is best to use strawberry seedlings

Watering and fertilizing

Proper watering is one of the key factors for the successful development of the plant and obtaining a stable harvest. The ground should be well moistened, but not flooded. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Top dressing should be regular so that strawberries bear fruit during the growing railing. If the berry grows in the open field, organic feeding is used. Complex mineral fertilizer is suitable for plants in flowerpots.

Planting ampelous strawberries in pots

There is not much difference in action between planting in open ground or pots. But a special requirement is put forward for the quality of the land. The composition of the soil includes the following substances mixed in equal parts:

• peat;
• leafy land;
• sod land;
• humus.

Strawberries in flowerpots - unusual and bright decor

A little river purified sand is added to the mixture. To keep moisture longer, a little hydrogel is poured into the ground.

Drainage is placed at the bottom of the flowerpot - pebbles, expanded clay or charcoal. The volume of the container is selected on the basis that 1 bush requires 1.5-3 liters of nutrient soil.

Diseases and pests: control and prevention

Strawberries are often attacked by insects. The berry is attacked by nematodes and strawberry mites. Signs of the appearance of ticks are wilting of leaves, a decrease in the size of berries. For the destruction of insects, drugs are used:

• actellik;
• fufanon;
• Nero.

Processing is carried out three times with an interval of 1 to 1.5 weeks. If the treatment does not work, the bushes need to be dug up and burned.

If the fruit has become tough and the stem is dense, then the strawberry has become a victim of a nematode. There is no cure for this parasite, all bushes are destroyed.

From diseases, the berry is susceptible to fungus. Its treatment consists in treatment with fungicides.

Prevention of diseases and pests is regular, proper care, feeding, treatment of bushes in autumn and spring with Bordeaux liquid, which is a mixture of copper sulfate and milk of lime.

Winter care

To preserve strawberries in winter, you should use the following recommendations:

• the bushes are sprinkled with earth, additionally mulched with sawdust, straw or leaves. This must be done if the frosts are severe;
• if strawberries are grown in southern regions, the bushes are insulated with straw, non-woven fabric;
• if the berry grows on the street in a flower pot, it should be brought into a room with a temperature of up to 30 ° C.

Strawberry shelter will help it endure the most severe frosts.

With moderate frosts and heavy snowfalls, the plant winters well under a layer of snow.

The ampelous strawberry is distinguished by its incredible sweetness and yield. The main thing is to create a comfortable environment for the plant, then the red juicy berry can be harvested several times per season.