The fragrant strawberry Syria was first obtained on the plantations of hospitable Italy. Since then, she has earned the love and recognition of many gardeners around the world. This mid-ripening berry has an excellent taste, thanks to which it is appreciated all over the world.

Description of culture

Strawberries were first obtained experimentally by breeders of the renowned company "New Fruits". They set themselves the task of developing a strawberry variety suitable for cultivation in a continental climate, they succeeded. This strawberry variety will withstand cold winters and dry, hot days. Syria tolerates wintering well, even in regions with a harsh winter climate.

This type of strawberry belongs to high-yielding mid-season varieties. In the first year of fruiting, one developed bush can give from 200 to 700 g. Fruiting of the variety begins 3 years after the young seedlings are planted. As for the productivity of the variety, up to 1 kg of delicious berries can be harvested from 1 bush.

This varietal type has large, spreading shrubs with large leaves. Syria produces strong flower stalks with a lot of snow-white flowers. The species produces a moderate number of whiskers required for propagation. Experienced gardeners advise distributing the strawberry species 3 years after planting.

Strawberry Syria

Fruit characteristics: the Syria variety produces fruits with a classic conical shape, slightly elongated. On large bushes, fragrant berries ripen, weighing up to 45 g. The color of biologically ripe berries is very similar to cherries, on the surface of strawberries there are many yellow seeds pressed into it. As for the taste characteristics of the variety, acid and sweetness are organically combined in Syria; famous tasters highly appreciate the taste of these fruits.

Pest resistance: the species is highly resistant to many plant diseases, but it is susceptible to pests. Strawberry diseases are difficult to treat, so prevention is easier. After the land dries out, strawberry beds are cleaned in the spring, before the bushes come out of dormancy. At this time, the top layer of the earth is removed, where wintering pests can hide. Landings and soil are treated with special compounds. For this purpose, use effective Fitosporin, Guspin.

In the fall, after harvesting, strawberry beds are treated with any solution that has a disinfecting effect of the soil, destroying the larvae of harmful pests.

Attention! At the time of pouring and ripening berries, no insecticides are used.

Spicy herbs with a pungent aroma repel harmful pests. For ants and slugs, red pepper is used, which is sprinkled on strawberry bushes. In case of a massive invasion of pests, they resort to effective pesticides.

Features of agricultural technology

Strawberry Alba

The strawberry class is spread by seedling, the seeds are considered a rare method.

Experienced gardeners recommend doing the following when planting plants:

  • They select a place for planting strawberry seedlings in advance, 2 months in advance. The worst predecessors of strawberries are tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers. This is due to the presence of pests in the soil, the spread of similar diseases;
  • The landing site should be level, without slopes, illuminated by the sun and not shaded. At the same time, carefully monitor that groundwater is not located close to the surface. Strawberries feel comfortable in loose, nutritious soil with free air access.The best option would be soils with a weak level of acidity, loamy or sandy loam soils;
  • If the nutritional value of the soil is low, then 2 months before planting, nutritious fertilizers, high-quality humus or ash are applied.

Disembarkation procedure

Ready seedlings are planted in two lines, for this deep planting holes are prepared, because the variety has a developed root system. This is necessary for the successful adaptation of the strawberry species. A distance of 0.5 m is observed between the holes, there should be a gap of 0.7 m between the rows.

Watering

A convenient way to water a strawberry bush is drip irrigation. In its absence, watering is carried out twice a week. In this case, the water should be settled, at room temperature. If these conditions are met, there is a chance that the adaptation of young shoots will be faster.

Syria strawberry has large berries

To ensure good oxygen access to the horses, the soil is loosened after each watering. Weeding strawberry beds on a regular basis is a must to provide protection against harmful pests and diseases.

Top dressing

Fragrant strawberries are fed with special formulations in 4 consecutive steps:

  • At the time of the appearance of new leaves after disembarkation;
  • During the swelling of the ovaries;
  • After the final harvest;
  • During the period of autumn coolness before wintering.

Experienced gardeners, when growing strawberries on their site, use complex nutrient compositions required for successful fruiting. The most popular among them are Ryazanochka, Hera, Nutrifyt. These water-soluble formulations are used to provide pest control.

Reproduction methods

Strawberry propagation

You can spread the strawberry variety on the site with an ordinary mustache, which it produces in sufficient quantity. Also, in some cases, the division of the bush is performed for reproduction of the species. To do this, they dig up the perennial entirely, divide the roots together with the foliage, and plant them at a distance. The seed method of distribution is used much less often, it is used only by gardeners with experience in growing the species.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Strawberry Maxim

Experienced gardeners choose this strawberry variety for the following benefits:

  • Good resistance to many plant diseases;
  • Excellent fruits;
  • The possibility of breeding on an industrial scale;
  • Excellent taste characteristics;
  • Tolerates transportation steadily;
  • Able to withstand temperature changes;
  • The versatility of the look.

Strawberry Syria, a brief description of the variety was given earlier, has an indisputable advantage over other strawberry varieties: the ability to withstand a dry period or prolonged precipitation. It can easily become infected with diseases of bacterial origin during an abundant flow of moisture. Another important quality of the strawberry species is the duration and stability of fruiting. Even in the third year of active fruiting, the fruits do not become smaller.

The delicious berries of Syria will be useful for making healthy jams, sweet and sour jam. Ripe berries perfectly withstand freezing, retaining their original properties.