Harvest and unpretentious strawberries of the Baron Solemakher variety
Strawberry Baron Solemakher is gaining popularity among summer residents every year. The description of the variety, photos and recommendations for easy care will convince you to become a fan of this sweet wild berry. After all, it is not without reason that since 1935, when the variety was bred by German breeders, and until now it occupies a leading position in the ranking.
Description and benefits of the variety
Grows in dense, small semi-sprawling bushes that reach a height of 20 cm, are compact enough and well leafy. It takes up little space; many gardeners even use the plant as a border when decorating flower beds.
Leaves are small, light green, medium ribbing and wrinkled. They are characterized by shine, bulge, pubescence and the presence of sharp jagged edges.
It blooms early (in central Russia, flowering is observed already in mid-May). Blooms and bears fruit from June until autumn frosts. Flowers are small, located on short peduncles. Baron Solemakher is characterized by bisexual flowering.
The berries are small (up to 5 g), beautiful conical shape, dark red, sweet and very aromatic, like real wild strawberries.
Strawberry Baron Solemacher is characterized by a number of advantages:
- stable high yield;
- bears fruit equally well both in garden plots and on balconies, loggias, and even on window sills;
- good seed germination;
- resistance to frost and hot periods;
- the crop ripens earlier than most other varieties;
- endurance in relation to diseases and pests.
Seedling equipment
This variety of antennae does not give (only short stems with small rosettes), therefore, Baron Solemacher's strawberries are grown from seeds. The procedure is quite painstaking, but exciting.
Sowing seeds begins in the second half of February or early March, so that you can then transplant seedlings before the onset of the summer heat.
The following inventory and materials will be required:
- Seedling container. Preference should be given to plastic boxes, as the tree is subject to decay, infection with bacteria and fungal spores. The ideal option is special ready-made seedling cassettes with drainage holes.
- Plastic wrap (as a last resort, you can use culinary wrap).
- Drainage (expanded clay, pebbles, shingles).
You can use a rubber bulb (small) or a large syringe to water the seeds and seedlings.
Preparing the soil for seedlings
When growing seedlings of remontant strawberries Baron Solemacher from seeds, special attention should be paid to soil mixtures.
Its preparation begins several weeks before sowing. It should be fertile, decontaminated and high-quality soil. You can cook it yourself by combining the following components:
- 1 part peat and sand with 2 parts of sod land;
- 3 parts of peat (low acidity) and 1 part of vermicompost and coarse sand.
The addition of vermicompost will make any soil more fertile. Its rich mineral composition (humic acid, magnesium, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus and potassium) provides seedlings with a supply of nutrients, increases survival rate, and improves growth.
Add to the soil wood ash and ripe manure, after which they are steamed in the oven for 30 minutes and give time for recovery (2-3 weeks).
Growing seedlings
There are no difficulties in planting strawberry seeds of the Baron Solemakher variety. A description of the process and photos are presented below:
- Before sowing, the seeds are soaked in a solution of "Humate" or "Epin" (growth stimulant).
- After that, they are slightly dried and planted on the surface of abundantly moistened soil.
- To maintain optimal humidity, the container is covered with plastic.
Throughout the entire growing period, it is necessary to maintain the temperature regime (+18 degrees).
Landing in open ground and care
Seedlings are planted in a permanent place in the garden in late May - early June. The site must be chosen elevated and the most illuminated. When planting, the distance between the bushes is 30-35 cm.
In order for strawberries to bear fruit for a long time and abundantly, it is necessary to carry out the basic care measures:
- Regular and abundant watering (preferably warm water). The plant especially needs irrigation on the eve and after flowering, during the period when berries are tied and poured.
- Fertilization (in the spring, during the green ovary phase and after the last harvest).
- Weeding and loosening the soil. The amount of weeding can be reduced by using organic mulch, which also improves the air permeability of the soil.
- Top dressing with wood ash (1 glass per 5 fruiting bushes), is done after loosening the soil with a rake.
- Preventive spraying of bushes with 1% Bordeaux liquid (in early spring, during the period from the beginning of the regrowth of the leaves to the protrusion of the peduncles, after the beginning of the separation of the buds, flowering and harvesting).
Interested in the description and photo of the strawberry variety Baron Solemacher? This plant is worthy to occupy a plot in your country house. With proper care, it will delight you with a generous harvest of berries every year.