Strawberry Diamant

The universal variety Diamant has become widespread in Russia. The advantages include a stable harvest that is easy to harvest. Disadvantages - the berries become smaller for the next year, and the plantations need to be updated. The bushes are transplanted or transplanted.

This type of garden strawberry was bred by specialists from California at the end of the last century. The new variety has received high decorative qualities, thanks to which the bushes are grown in pots to create living compositions. The variety is intended for planting in open ground.

Diamant garden strawberry bushes have medium vigor. These are tall plants, reaching a height of 30 centimeters, while they are compact, with a dense green mass. The variety is easy to identify by its massive and strong peduncles, as well as large leaves. During the period of active fruit ovary, the bushes form a large number of whiskers.

Note: This type of strawberry takes up a lot of space on the site.

The variety is remontant, which means that it is able to delight with the harvest several times during the growing season. The ripening period for fruits can be early or medium. Fruiting begins around mid-June and continues until the onset of frost. For the full ripening of the berries, it takes from 3 to 4 weeks from the beginning of the formation of the fruits.

In one season, up to 1 kilogram of fruit can be harvested from one bush, which indicates a high yield. With commercial cultivation, this figure increases. The marketability of the crop, as well as its transportability, is high. Thanks to the renovation, it is possible to collect delicious berries for several months in a row.

Ripe berries turn bright red with an orange tint. The surface is smooth, glossy. The shape is elongated, conical. Round berries are sometimes found. Fruit weight - 30-32 grams (depends on the climatic conditions in the region and the care taken). The sizes are large. As it ripens, the pulp acquires a delicate pink color. The structure is dense.

The tasters rated the strawberry taste as delicate and pleasant. Diamond is considered one of the best remontant varieties.

Dense berries can cause some inconvenience when eaten, but due to this feature, they perfectly tolerate transportation and long-term storage.

Plants can be planted throughout the growing season, from early spring to autumn. The variety is not afraid of severe frosts. On one site, strawberries can be grown for a year, after which a transplant is carried out. Diamant is not recommended to be grown in greenhouses or hotbeds. When decorating a plantation between the rows, you need to leave a free space of 70-80 centimeters, the gap between the bushes is 20-25 centimeters.

The best growing region is those with a continental climate. This variety is picky about the composition of the soil. It grows remarkably well on nutritious black soil with little peat content.

An important component of agricultural technology is regular and moderate watering. The bushes are irrigated every 5 days. Strawberries especially need moisture during flowering and fruit ripening.Experienced gardeners advise drip irrigation. Such systems moderately moisturize the soil. With frequent precipitation, it is not necessary to additionally water the plantations.

The variety does not tolerate dry and hot weather. When grown in southern regions, it is recommended to darken the plot moderately.

An important condition for growing garden strawberries is the absence of weeds. Its presence negatively affects the quality of the crop, negatively affects the immune system of strawberries. To prevent weeds from growing, the ground is covered with mulch. Use straw, peat, or pine needles. During hot seasons, a layer of mulch will help maintain optimal humidity levels.

During fruiting, the plant forms many whiskers. If you are not going to use them for plantation propagation, the mustache should be removed. They take strength and nutrients from the bush.

A spacious and sunny area is the best choice for planting strawberries. The optimum acidity of the soil is from 5 to 6.5. The beds should be prepared 2 weeks before planting the bushes. The site is dug up and fed with organic matter. Horse or cow dung will do. 10 kilograms are used per square meter of land. Heavy soil can be thinned with coarse sand.

When planting strawberries, the beds are formed from north to south. Lowlands and locations with standing or nearby groundwater will not work. Excessive moisture is detrimental to the root system of plants.

The square-nested planting scheme has become widespread:

• three bushes are planted, forming a triangle, keeping a distance of 10 centimeters;
• the gap between the nests is 0.5 meters;
• young plants are mulched and irrigated.

The variety begins to flower in early spring, provided the region is warm. Diamant strawberry flowers are bisexual, due to which the culture is able to pollinate independently, without the help of additional plants.

Experienced gardeners advise using foliar fertilizers on the leaf. An excellent result is demonstrated by organic compounds: bird droppings, nettle infusion, cow or horse manure. Poultry droppings cannot be applied in their natural form, it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1 to 10. The composition is left to infuse for 7 to 10 days. Before feeding, the solution is diluted again (1: 15). A liter of solution is used for one bush.

Strawberries hibernate under a thick layer of snow. The variety is able to withstand frosts up to 35 degrees, but in the areas with little snow, it is better to cover the plantation with non-woven material. Before wintering, after picking berries, you need to cut off the dry leaves. Diseased plants are removed. Bare roots are covered with soil.

Strawberry Diamant has a strong immunity to diseases and pests. She is not afraid of root rot, powdery mildew, spotting and other common ailments. However, it is necessary to carry out preventive treatment in order not to lose the crop. Before flowering, the bushes are sprayed with copper oxychloride. Gardeners recommend using the following formulations:

• "Switch";
• Intavir;
• Tiovit-Jet.

You can increase the berry plantation in the following ways.

• The most common and effective option is mustache breeding. As soon as the new bushes have a root system and at least 2 leaves appear, the outlet can be disconnected from the mother plant.
• The second method is dividing the garden strawberries. For this method, plants are chosen that are 3-4 years old. The bushes are carefully examined for symptoms of disease. One bush is divided into 2-4 parts.
• The last option is with seeds. It is rarely chosen due to the fact that it is a laborious and time-consuming process. Before germination, seed material must be prepared. Soaking in progress. Seedlings are first grown in separate containers.