Wim Tarda Strawberry: variety description, planting and care, cultivation and reproduction with photo

Wim Tarda's strawberry is distinguished by the size of the berries, taste and aroma of strawberries. The culture is undemanding to the soil, but does not tolerate a large amount of moisture, soil with a high level of acidity. You can harvest throughout the summer before the first frost.

General characteristics of strawberries

Culture bred by Dutch breeders who focus on plant hardiness and high palatability. To obtain the Tarda variety, Zanta and Vikonda cultures were used. As a result of the experiment, a crop with a high yield and large fruits was obtained.

Wim Tarda Strawberry has the following description:

• Bright red berries with a small yellow spot on the tip;
• fruit shape - cone;
• taste of berries is sweet, with a slight aroma of strawberries;
• the skin of the fruit is dense, the pulp is fragrant;
• bushes have dark green foliage in abundance;
• bushes large, sprawling shoots low above the ground;
• flower stalks are strong;
• from one bush you can get up to 1 kg of berries;
• berry weighs up to 40 grams.

Strawberries are late crops, so the harvest can be harvested before the first frost. At the same time, the size of the berry does not decrease, as does the taste.

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

Strawberry has the following pros and cons.

Disadvantages High yieldKeep marketable for a long time view

Advantages
Taste	Demanding on the type of soil
Big berries	Low whisker formation
Disease resistance
Cold resistance

Culture has many benefits and is used for planting in the garden.

Vima Tarda Strawberry Growing

The peculiarity of the culture lies in the method of cultivation and the rules of care. To obtain a crop, it is necessary to apply fertilizers in a timely manner and prevent the development of diseases.

When to plant

Plant this variety of strawberries in the following periods:

• Spring - is considered the optimal period for planting strawberries. Transplantation is carried out immediately after the snow melts, when the soil warms up to 10 degrees. Seedlings planted in spring quickly strengthen their roots and develop well.
• Autumn - this type of planting should be done before mid-September. Plants may not take root well in a new location and require regular fertilization. It is important to choose the right transplant period, the roots of the culture must be strengthened before the onset of frost.

The choice of the period for planting depends on the weather conditions and the method by which the plant will reproduce.

Where to plant

When choosing a landing site, it is necessary to give preference to sunny places. The culture does not like shade and can reduce its yield. It is not recommended to plant strawberries near trees and tall shrubs.

The soil must have sufficient moisture and nutrients.

The soil is chosen with neutral acidity. The culture will develop if the predecessors on the site were onions, garlic, legumes, oats. Such plants will reduce the risk of pests and saturate the soil with all useful substances.

Selection of seedlings

When choosing planting material, you must pay attention to the following criteria:

• the root should not have seals and be light brown in color;
• the root should consist of 3-4 separate processes, between which there should be small processes;
• seedlings should have 3-6 dense dark green leaves;
• main bud pink.

The operation of seedlings is not recommended when the following characteristics are present:

• presence of sluggish leaves;
• leaves are damaged, with spots and plaque;
• root is dark in color, this appearance may indicate the weakness of the plant;
• presence of rot and seals on the root system.

Seedlings must be selected with the presence of soil, this will reduce the risk of damage to the root system and speed up the process of plant adaptation to a new place.

Boarding process

Vima Tarda strawberry variety has the following planting algorithm:

• The soil for planting is prepared before transplanting. This is necessary in order for the soil to subside and be saturated with useful components;
• The landing site is freed from roots and vegetation, dug up, superphosphate and humus are introduced.
• Small holes are made up to 10 cm deep.
• The seedling will be placed in the hole so that the roots are straightened.
• The seedling is sprinkled with soil, compacted and watered abundantly with water.
• When planting seedlings in the spring, use a layer of sawdust and humus mulch or cover the rows with foil.

A distance of at least 30 cm must be observed between seedlings.

Crop care

The culture is unpretentious to care, but requires compliance with the rules for watering and fertilizing.

Water, weeding and loosening

To get a harvest, gardeners should follow these guidelines:

• Culture requires regular watering. However, it must be borne in mind that with excessive moisture, the roots of the plant begin to rot, and the berries lose their taste. Strawberries need to be watered once every 3 days.
• Weeding beds is done by hand to reduce the risk of root damage.
• Loosening the soil saturates the root system with oxygen. Loosening is carried out regularly before watering.

The procedure for moisturizing and loosening the soil is carried out after sunset, as the sun's rays can lead to the formation of burns on the roots and leaves of strawberries.

Fertilizer and mulching

The plant does not tolerate a large amount of fertilizer, so the introduction of nutrients must be carried out gradually:

• A week after planting, a solution of urea must be added to the soil. Mix 50 grams of granules in one liter and pour over the bed in the root area.
• After the inflorescences fall off, chicken manure is used in the proportion of 1 kg per bucket of water, water the bed with the resulting composition.
• After the berries are formed, wood ash can be used to strengthen the plant and reduce the risk of disease.
• Potassium fertilizers can be used during the ripening period of berries;
• Must be used before winter.

Mulching keeps soil moist and reduces weeds. For mulch, sawdust or pine needles can be used. The layer of mulch should be changed every 3 weeks, this will reduce the risk of harmful microorganisms.

Diseases and pests

Strawberries are highly immune, however the following diseases and possible pests may occur:

• Gray rot - affects the leaves and berries of the culture, manifests itself in the form of plaque on the bush. To eliminate the disease, the following types of drugs are used: Fukzalim or Tiram.
• Aphids are small green insects that damage young shoots. The insect reproduces very quickly and can lead to the death of a large section of strawberries in a short time. To eliminate, a soapy solution is used, which is sprayed on the culture.
• Earth mite - affects the leaves and root of strawberries. The insect feeds on sap and gradually leads to the death of the culture. To eliminate the tick, you can use the following drugs: Bitoxibacillin, a solution of copper sulfate.

In order for diseases not to appear on the crop, it is necessary to keep the garden clean and regularly inspect the plant for damage.

Important. Plants that have undergone a disease are very difficult to cure, therefore, to prevent further spread, damaged specimens must be eliminated, and the rest of the beds should be sprayed with special preparations.

Propagation of garden strawberries

Culture can reproduce in three ways. The method can be selected depending on personal preferences. Whiskers are a common method of propagation, but seeds can also be used.

Dividing sockets

To use this method, it is necessary to separate the outlet from the mother bush along with the root. The resulting shoot is planted in the ground, this method is often used, but it can be harmful to the mother bush.

Mustache division

The bushes are left, from which the inflorescences are removed. The released mustache is dug into the ground, and after the cutting takes root, it is cut off and transplanted into a separate hole. This type of plant transplantation is harmless to the mother bush and allows you to get up to 7 cuttings at once.

Seeds

To obtain seeds, you must perform the following algorithm of actions:

• choose berries that are ripe and have no visible damage;
• berries are kneaded until gruel;
• the resulting gruel is dried for several days, after which it is washed with clean water;
• the resulting seeds are dried and used to grow seedlings.

To get seedlings, you need to plant seeds in a container with a fertile mixture and cover with a plastic bag until germination.After the seedlings appear, it is necessary to open the container daily for 30 minutes to harden the sprouts. The time is gradually increasing. Seedlings are planted in the soil after the appearance of 4-6 leaves.

Cleaning and storage rules for strawberries

Culture begins to bear fruit from mid-June. It is recommended to pick berries every 3 days. Berries are stacked in one layer in a wooden box and placed in a cool place. The use of deep containers can damage the integrity of the fruit and damage the crop, strawberries are stored for up to 4 days, if necessary, keep the berries for a long time, the harvest is harvested 1-2 days before ripening.

Strawberries taste good and are often used to make jams and preserves. The fruits can also be used for drying and freezing. Berries during the entire period of productivity do not change the size and taste.

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