Strawberry Albion: variety description and feedback on cultivation

The favorite of any berry will be a strawberry. This is the first berry, which at the end of the spring period will be pampered with a sweet and juicy delicacy. The regret causes a short period of fruiting strawberries. It blooms in unison and within a few weeks fructifies. But the strawberry Albion deserves special attention.

Description

This variety was patented in 2006 by the breeders of the University of California. The advantage of an amazing American is continuous and long-lasting fruiting. Four harvesting periods fall on the following months:

• 1st Harvest harvest - May;
• 2nd harvest - July
• 3rd harvest - August;
• 4th harvest of September.

Flowering is continuous. The characteristics of the variety are that the plant is able to form flower buds in conditions of a neutral day. This process will last until the very frosts. With relatively warm autumn weather, the bushes continue flowering and the formation of berries. They can be found on the bushes just before the frost, even in October.

Advantages of the variety

Strawberry Albion, which has a long fruiting period, is quite large in size. Berries by weight reach from forty to sixty grams. They are bright, glossy and have a dark red color and a slightly oblong round shape. Large sizes of strawberries are perfectly combined with incomparable taste qualities. Dense berries are very sweet and fragrant.

Strawberry Albion forms a powerful bush. Unfiltered flower stems are covered with large white flowers. They protrude over bright green foliage. This variety is characterized by high yield. Under favorable weather conditions and proper intensive care, 400 grams to two kilograms of ripe dense berries are harvested from one bush. And with the autumn planting already in the spring period will be harvested first harvest.

It should be noted drought-resistant qualities of the variety. Also, the relative frost resistance and resistance to diseases simplify the cultivation and care. Many people like the strawberry Albion. Comments of gardeners, who have this amazing variety in their collection, note its high yield. He is able to satisfy the requirements of the most demanding gardeners. Can provide a large fragrant berries the whole season of strawberry Albion. Reviews of the owners of this variety indicate that with each wave of fruiting its size does not diminish, and the yield does not decrease. In many respects, this variety is superior to other repair analogues.

Landing

When planting, it should be borne in mind that the Albion seedlings will give a large number of whiskers. Therefore, do not plant the plants very close to each other. Have saplings of strawberry Albion in rows. Between them the distance is sixty centimeters. Between the bushes in the row observe a distance from forty to fifty centimeters. The plot under the plantation should have good soil fertility and neutral acidity. Low-lying areas with a close groundwater table are not suitable. Plants require good sunlight.

Terms of planting

Strawberry Albion can be planted in spring and autumn. In areas with a rather hot summer period, this event is better to hold in the spring. Depending on the weather conditions, planting seedlings can be performed in late April or early May. For a moderate climatic zone fall planting strawberries. It is performed in late August, early September. Seedlings will have time to take root well before the onset of frost.

Planting material

The guarantee of a good harvest is a quality planting material that is not affected by disease . Because of the intense fruiting of the strawberry neutral day very quickly aging. At the same time, yields and quality of berries are reduced. They are very small and lose their attractive taste and aroma. Therefore, the change of plants is carried out every two or three years. Seedlings of Albion, which is planted in August or September, will bear fruit in the next season. Also, seedlings can be planted in early spring.

The planting material can serve as a rooted mustache. Good seedlings have a fairly developed friable root system, the diameter of their neck should be at least six millimeters. Too long roots shorten. Their length should not exceed ten centimeters. When planting on a seedling leave no more than three leaves. The rest is removed. So the plant will spend all its energy on rooting. Also cut off flower stalks and flowers. This event will promote a good survival of the seedling. It is advisable to plant the seedlings on cloudy days or in the evening. Prepared holes are fertilized with humus and wood ash. They are well watered. The planting material is deepened into the wells and sprinkled with soil. Do not fall asleep point of growth. Reproduction by a mustache is not the only way to obtain a planting material. Seedlings can be obtained by dividing a three-year-old bush or grown from seeds. Growing seedlings from seeds is a rather troublesome business. However, only with this method of reproduction, plants with varietal characteristics are obtained.

Spring activities on strawberry plantations

The spring period is the time of transplanting. Old bushes are replaced with young plants or form a new plantation. In the spring period, the territory of the berry is cleared. Remove the fallen leaves. Inspect the bushes. Yellowed or damaged foliage is cut. Carry out fertilizing specially designed for strawberries complex fertilizers.

Features of agricultural technology

Variety of strawberries Albion, like all remontant plants, has characteristic features of cultivation. Quite often, gardeners make mistakes and do not take them into account, growing a plant of a neutral day as usual. Repair and ordinary varieties have quite similar cultivation techniques. However, continuous flowering and abundant fruiting can lead to rapid depletion of the plant. It will take a slightly different approach when planting and caring for plants. Strawberries Albion during cultivation needs constant attention. It is considered whimsical. With improper care, it reduces yields, and the flavors of berries also deteriorate.

It is necessary to constantly loosen the soil around the bushes, which will ensure proper air exchange. Do not expose the root system of the plant. Normal development of strawberries is impossible without regular moisturizing. It is particularly demanding for water during the ripening period of berries. During the whole season the plant forms a lot of mustaches, which require special attention, they start to bloom and bear fruit. Therefore, they are not cut off. Exceptions are young plants affected by disease. They are immediately removed from the plantation. Seasoned mustaches in the autumn season will be used for breeding. Intensive growth and conveyor fructification requires the use of regular feeding. Regularly every two weeks, potassium and nitrogenous fertilizers are introduced. Also used slurry and diluted 1:10 chicken droppings.

Autumn events

Strawberry Albion blooms and fruits until the first frost. This does not allow the plant to prepare for the winter period. Therefore, depending on the weather, at the end of October or early November the plantation is covered with leaves or straw. As a covering material, you can use sawdust, humus or peat.

Methods of cultivation

Strawberry Albion is suitable for applying a variety of planting techniques. In addition to the traditional method, a ridge method with the use of agrofiber and drip irrigation is often used. Also in conditions of protected soil, strawberry Albion is grown. The photo of planting in plastic containers perfectly demonstrates the attractiveness of this method. Containers are filled with an earth mixture, which consists of peat and mineral fertilizers. With this method of cultivation, seedlings can be planted in March. Regular fertilizing ensures the normal development of plants and good fruiting. Such a method makes it possible to obtain ripe berries until December. The container method of cultivation is rather popular. Those who have seen these fantastic plantations will certainly try this technology. Instead of containers you can use pots or flowerpots.