We grow sensation strawberries from seeds
Description of the strawberry variety Sensation distinguishes it favorably against the background of other hybrid varieties. The berry is the result of the work of Dutch breeders and has quickly won the love of gardeners due to its size (about 150 grams), excellent taste, aroma, resistance to frost and transportation.
Description of the variety
- bushes lend themselves well to pollination:
- the plant grows rapidly and gives a large number of whiskers;
- due to the arrangement of the peduncles at the level with the leaves, the fruits are reliably protected from wind and frost;
- leaves of a rich green color of medium size with jagged edges;
- deep red fruits have a cone shape and dense flesh, covered with a thin skin;
- high yield level:
- the variety is mid-early ripening, resistant to diseases.
The sensation strawberry variety is very popular among farmers due to its high taste characteristics, growth rate and beautiful appearance.
Planting from seeds
Under natural conditions, strawberries emerge immediately after the snow melts and the onset of heat. Experienced gardeners, taking advantage of this feature, use technology to stimulate seedlings. To do this, you can use one of the following methods:
- Pour the soil into the ground, water it thoroughly, sprinkle the seeds and cover with a lid or plastic. Put the container in the refrigerator for three days.
- Pour earth into a container, lay a 10 mm layer of snow on top, pour into seeds, cover and refrigerate.
- Place the seeds in melt water for a couple of days, changing the liquid twice a day. After the seeds have swollen, put them on a piece of cotton wool and cover with foil, creating a greenhouse environment. The cloth with seeds must be put in a bright place and wait for the first shoots to appear.
Prepared seeds of the Sensation strawberry are planted in spring, but not buried in the soil. To achieve seedlings, they must be mixed with sand, and then the resulting mixture is distributed over the site, maintaining a distance.
Growing technology and care
To achieve a good harvest, you must follow the rules of care and growing berries. Description of the strawberry variety Sensation does not allow the presence of weeds in the growing area. Otherwise, the development of bushes and the process of fruit ripening will be disrupted. To prevent this, it is necessary to carefully weed the soil, getting rid of pests and loosen the soil twice a month.
Experienced gardeners use black sheeting when planting. This will protect plants from weeds, drying out, and fruits from dirt. You can also line the surrounding bushes with peat, reeds, or sawdust.
Watering rules
Watering frequency depends on rainfall and terrain. In a rainy summer, the berry does not need additional moisture. If the season is dry, then the plant is necessary to water once a week, and during the formation of fruits twice every ten days. It is advisable to pass water through a magnet and monitor its temperature (more than 20 degrees). This will allow you to get a large harvest.
Do not neglect the watering procedure in a drought; with a lack of moisture, the berries will have a sour taste.
Top dressing
The health of the plant and the size of the crop largely depends on the feeding. In the description of the strawberry variety Sensation, two dressings are recommended per season:
- The first time the plant needs additional nutrition with the onset of spring. A compost solution is suitable for this. Pour 1-2 liters under a young bush fertilizers, for an adult plant - up to 5 liters.
- The second feeding is performed with the beginning of flowering with the following composition: add 500 g to a 10 liter bucket of water. chicken droppings and leave in the sun for a week, then add 200 gr. wood ash and water the plants in the same way as for the first feeding.
Transfer
After a few years, the plant must be transplanted. This should be done in the first month of autumn. To do this, you need to dig holes, place a strawberry bush and cover with soil, leaving hearts outside. With the onset of the first cold weather, the bushes must be covered so that they do not suffer from frost and take root in a new place.
Pruning
Strawberry pruning is done after the entire crop has been harvested. In this case, the bush will have enough time for new leaves to appear before freezing. To protect the plant from diseases and pests, it is necessary to trim the leaves and whiskers to the very base. If there are traces of the disease, the trimmed parts should be burned.
Young bushes of Sensation strawberry do not need pruning, as the extra foliage provides the plant with resistance to cold.
Reproduction
For propagation of strawberry bushes, whiskers are often used, in some cases, dividing the bush or seeds. This is a simple process: when the first antennae appear, they must be pressed into the soil, wait for the roots to appear and separate from the adult plant.
When multiplying by dividing, the bush must be dug up and divided into the root system. Only those plants should be divided, the length of the roots of which has reached more than 5 cm and there are at least 4 leaves. The separated part should be planted in a separate hole and watered thoroughly.
Growing strawberries Sensation is a laborious process, but the result justifies all the costs. With the necessary efforts and following the rules of care, you can get a harvest of large, fragrant and sensational berries on your table.