Strawberry Vima Xima: variety description and characteristics, cultivation and reproduction

Large-fruited strawberry Vima Xima can be grown in almost all regions. The berries have good taste characteristics and retain their presentation for a long time, which makes it possible to transport the berries over long distances.

Characteristics and description of the variety Vima Xima

The culture is characterized by large berry sizes and taste qualities that have their own unique shades of strawberries mixed with strawberries. Wim Xim's strawberry has positive characteristics and the following description:

• refers to the type of mid-late;
• harvest can be harvested as it ripens, but only once;
• from one bush you can get a crop of up to 800 grams;
• berries are large, on average up to 50 grams;
• fruits are dark red in color and have a persistent aroma;
• bushes are powerful, upright, but during the ripening period the berries gradually lean towards the ground;
• moustache formation is weak;
• leaves are large, dark green;
• developed root system;
• tolerates disease and low temperatures well.

The fruits can be used both for fresh consumption and as preparations for the winter. The dense skin allows strawberries to be stored and transported for further use over long distances.

Origin and growing regions

Culture is not a remontant variety, bred by Dutch breeders in 1981. In our regions, it appeared relatively recently, in 2013, but it is very popular among gardeners.

He feels good in the Central region (Moscow, Bryansk, Ryazan, Tula, Smolensk, Vladimir regions). However, with proper planting and regular care, it can be grown and bear fruit in other regions.

Pros and cons of strawberries

Strawberry variety has the following positive and negative qualities:

Heat resistanceFor long-term storage it is allowed to change containers, otherwise it will be damagedFruits are large, pulp is sweetProne to powdery mildew diseaseUndemanding to soilSuitable for perennial cultivation

Benefits	Disadvantages
Good yielding variety	Excessive moisture can cause hollow berries inside

Also, one of the advantages of the variety is resistance to low temperatures and ease of harvesting, as the berries are visible from afar.

How to grow a variety?

Like any kind of crop, strawberries require compliance with the rules of cultivation. In addition to watering and fertilizing, it is necessary to correctly determine the landing site and possible neighbors.

Date of planting

Strawberries are planted most often in the spring. After the snow has melted, the seedlings are planted in the ground and covered with a film. Without the use of a film, seedlings are planted only after the soil warms up.

It is also possible to plant a crop in autumn, this type of procedure is carried out in mid-September so that the plant has time to take root well before the first frost.

Preparation of planting material

When choosing seedlings, you need to pay attention to the following criteria:

• the roots of the seedling should be well developed, without rot and damage;
• seedling should have 3-5 leaves without visible damage;
• core must be pink with a diameter of at least 20 mm;
• if greenhouse seedlings are used, open the greenhouse regularly for hardening a few weeks before planting.

Before planting in open ground, it is necessary to treat the plant with an antiseptic, this action will reduce the risk of diseases.

Selecting and preparing a site

Strawberry prefers an open area, without shaded areas. Land plots with planting trees and shrubs are not used. The soil should be neutral acidity with plenty of nutrients.It is recommended to plant oats on the site a year before planting, it saturates the soil with the substances necessary for strawberries.

Before planting, the soil must be prepared:

• remove grass and roots;
• loosen the soil;
• fertilize superphosphate and humus.

Planting is carried out only after the soil has settled.

Fitting technology

To plant seedlings, you must perform the following algorithm of actions:

• to loosen the prepared soil;
• make holes up to 10 cm deep;
• distance between holes 20-30cm;
• the seedling falls into the hole, the roots straighten out and sprinkle with soil on top;
• planted seedlings are watered.

There must be a distance of up to 40 cm between rows.

Nuances of strawberry care

Strawberries are unpretentious crops. With proper care, it begins to bear fruit in the first year after planting. However, full fruiting begins from the second year after planting the seedlings in the ground.

Water, weeding and loosening

Strawberries love moist soil. Lack of moisture leads to diseases and reduced yields. It is recommended to water strawberries every three days. If the soil retains moisture, the period between irrigations increases, otherwise damage to the berries and roots may form. In hot weather, drip irrigation is used.

Weeding the site is carried out if necessary. The roots of the crop are located in the upper layers of the soil, so it is recommended to remove most of the weeds by hand.

Loosening the soil is carried out before each watering, with the help of this procedure, the soil is saturated with oxygen, and the plant develops better.

Important. After planting the seedlings, the first inflorescences are removed. This is necessary in order for the plant to get stronger and larger ovaries form.

Fertilization

The crop prefers nutritious soil, so the following fertilizer application algorithm is recommended:

• potash fertilizers are applied before flowering;
• at the time of formation of inflorescences, it is necessary to irrigate with a solution of urea (1 cup per 10 liters), avoiding the root area;
• after the inflorescences fall, chicken manure dissolved in water is used (1 kg per bucket of water);
• mineral fertilizer and humus are applied after harvesting.

Fertilizers must be applied carefully, avoiding contact with buds and leaves.

Mulching

Mulching reduces the risk of weeds and retains moisture. The first layer of mulch is used immediately after planting seedlings in the ground. To do this, humus and sawdust are mixed in equal proportions. Mulch layer should be changed after 3-4 weeks.

Protection from pests and diseases

Vima Xima variety is resistant to various diseases. However, with improper care, the following types of diseases can occur:

• Powdery mildew - appears as a white coating on leaves and shoots, when a disease occurs, the damaged areas are removed. Damaged bushes are sprayed with Bordeaux mixture (1%).
• White rot - manifests itself during the period when the fruit ripens. A white coating forms on the berries, the fruit becomes watery. Damaged berries and shoots are removed, the plant is sprayed with Derozal.

Among the pests it is necessary to highlight:

• Strawberry nematode - manifests itself in the form of a small caterpillar that damages the fruit and stems of the plant, leading to spoilage. To eliminate the pest, a solution of copper sulfate is used.
• Strawberry mite - a pest damages the leaves of the bushes and leads to a decrease in yield, the first symptoms of infection are the formation of cobwebs on the bushes. For treatment, a strong decoction of onion peel is used.
• Slugs - very often damage ripe berries. To eliminate pests, superphosphate is used, which is sprayed between the beds.

Ignoring diseases on the bushes very often leads to a complete loss of crop and further death of the plant.

Important. In order to prevent the risk of pest infestation of strawberries in the next season, the bushes are mowed after harvest in the fall.

Propagation of the variety

A plant can reproduce in three ways:

1. Dividing the bush - the mother bush is divided into several parts and immediately transplanted into open ground.
2. Usami - several strong bushes are selected for reproduction, from which inflorescences are removed during the summer. The released mustache is dug in and, after the appearance of the roots, they are transplanted to a new bed.
3. Seeds. This method is the most difficult. To obtain seeds, several ripe berries without damage are selected. The berries are crushed to a state of porridge and washed. The resulting seeds are dried and planted in special containers for seedlings.

The most commonly used mustache sprouting method, this type of propagation allows you to quickly get seedlings without harm to the mother bush.

Collecting and storing strawberries

Strawberries ripen sequentially, so there are up to 8 harvests in one season. Strawberries are collected in wooden boxes and placed in a cool place. In this state, the berries can be stored for up to 4-5 days. If it is necessary to transport the crop over long distances, it is recommended to harvest strawberries 2 days before full ripening.

The culture of Wim Xim is famous for its berry size and taste. Berries contain all the useful components for the human body, so they are often used as a fresh product, as well as for preparations for the winter. The growing process does not require certain skills, it is enough to follow the standard rules for caring for strawberries.

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