- Authors: Experimental breeding nursery of the Tula region in Russia
- Taste: sweet dessert, with a slight sourness
- The size: large
- Weight: 30 g
- Yield rate: high
- Repairability: No
- Ripening terms: mid-late
- Advantages: well kept
- disadvantages: yield is highly dependent on soil fertility
- Appointment: universal
Strawberries are a favorite berry of adults and children. The most popular varieties are unpretentious in care, with large and sweet fruits. One of the best varieties is Mey's strawberry.
Breeding history
How many new varieties have been bred through the efforts of breeders. Strawberry Meya appeared in the Experimental Breeding Nursery of the Tula Region in Russia. The berry's purpose is universal.
Description of the variety
A vigorous bush grows up to 20 cm in height and 30 cm in width. Strong stems form a lush bush. Abundant formation.
Ripening terms
Mey's strawberry is an early-medium variety. Flowering lasts throughout June. In general, it depends on the climatic conditions. For example, in the central part of Russia, the harvest ripens in mid-June, while in Siberia it can be delayed for 2-3 weeks. At the same time, in the south, garden strawberries ripen even earlier by 2 weeks.
Growing regions
Mea grows well both in the southern regions and in the northern ones. Siberian gardeners are happy with the new variety, because the berry manages to ripen even in regions with short summers.
Yield
The variety is considered to be high yielding. Mei's strawberry bushes are strewn with berries. Strawberry yield depends on soil fertility and adherence to agricultural practices:
landing is carried out in one or two rows; in the first case, the distance between seedlings is 25 cm;
in the second - at least 60 cm, in the row spacing - 40x40 cm.
Berries and their taste
Large dark red berries with a glossy surface weighing 30 grams. Strawberries have a regular heart-shaped shape and a pronounced aroma. The pulp of the Meya variety is juicy and dense with a sweet dessert taste, diluted with a slight sourness.
The marketability of the berry is high, it tolerates transportation well. Another advantage is that it keeps well. Therefore, it is grown on an industrial scale and appreciated by businessmen.
Growing features
If breeding of the variety is not expected, then part of the mustache is removed. Rooting multiple whiskers negatively affects berry size. Otherwise, the care is simple: if strawberries occupy a large area of the site, it is advisable to water with an irrigation system in order to save and save your strength.
Hoses and watering cans can be used on the garden plot. But it should be borne in mind that under strong pressure there is a danger of damage to the strawberry root system. From drying out of the soil, the ground around the plants is covered with sawdust, straw, peat. Growing on black film is used in large areas.
Site selection and soil preparation
Mey's strawberries are demanding on fertile soil with neutral acidity. It grows well in soil rich in humus and nutrients. It should be borne in mind that for the Meya variety, the groundwater passing nearby is detrimental.
The ideal place is a hill or flat area and sufficient illumination. Planting is recommended in mid-August - early September.
Pollination
It is recommended to plant strawberries close to the apiary or next to other plants.
Top dressing
You need to properly fertilize the plant 3 times a year.
The first time at the beginning of the growing season with nitrogenous fertilizer.
Again, during the flowering period and the appearance of ovaries, you need to feed Maya with a complex of vitamins and minerals. The best option when the fertilizer contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium.
Organic fertilizing is applied before the winter season.
Regular loosening is necessary for better oxygen access to the plant roots.
One of the important techniques in strawberry care is feeding. Regular fertilization guarantees a rich harvest. There are several different ways to feed strawberries, and each of them is designed for a specific period of plant development. During flowering, fruiting and after it, feeding should be different.
Frost resistance and the need for shelter
The winter-hardy variety easily tolerates Siberian frosts. There is no need for a culture shelter.
Diseases and pests
May's strawberry is resistant to diseases affecting horticultural crops. This fact plays an important role in choosing a strawberry variety.
Strawberries are often subject to many dangerous diseases that can seriously undermine their condition. Among the most common are powdery mildew, gray mold, brown spot, anthracnose, and verticillosis. Before buying a variety, you need to inquire about its disease resistance.
Reproduction
When the goal is to breed Mei's strawberries, you can easily leave the required amount of mustache for yourself and everyone. The formation of shoots with daughter rosettes is friendly.
Review overview
Gardeners are delighted with the new variety. Mey's strawberries give a high yield even in the first year. The large-fruited variety compares favorably with other varieties of this crop.
The children are eagerly waiting for the sweet, appetizing berry to ripen. Strawberries endure any bad weather. Good keeping quality allows you to enjoy the unique taste for a long time.
