Strawberry Olbia

Olvia is a hybrid strawberry variety bred by breeders of the Kiev Institute of Horticulture in 1987. Since then, the variety has been well studied, gardeners know all the nuances of growing Olbia, and their recommendations may be useful for novice summer residents.

The variety has a powerful semi-spreading bush of medium vigor. The leaves are dark green with shine.

It is a non-repairable variety with an early ripening period. With proper care, the plant bears fruit from May 15-25 to June 20-25.

Olbia belongs to varieties with a high degree of productivity, from one bush it is possible to get 70-80 berries, and from a hectare - 15-20 tons. For more intense fruiting, excess mustache is removed.

The fruits are bright red in color and regular in shape. The berries are large, dense, highly marketable and transportable. Dessert strawberry taste, sweet and sour, aroma - strawberry. The composition includes up to 9.06% sugar and up to 0.88% acid. And also the berry is rich in vitamin C, its content is 64.55 - 86.92 mg%. The purpose of the fruits is universal - they are suitable both for fresh consumption and for culinary purposes.

Caring for the presented variety is easy, since this strawberry is undemanding to agricultural technology. For example, it does not need mandatory drip irrigation unless it is grown in an arid region. The variety is characterized by high rates of winter hardiness and drought resistance.

It is allowed to keep the plant in a greenhouse. Tunnel cultivation of early berries is recommended. The period of development in one place should not exceed 5 years.

Before planting bushes, use the following tips:

• choose a well-lit area for planting, in a shaded area, taste may deteriorate;

• the plant will develop well on the ridge where dill, carrots, parsley, garlic, onions, beets previously grew;

• the worst predecessors are tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, cucumbers;

• when planting, observe a distance between the bushes of at least 30 cm, since thickening negatively affects ripening.

Bushes planted in open ground do not need pollination. If the plant is planted in a greenhouse, then during flowering you need to artificially pollinate it. For this purpose, you can use a fan to ensure that the pollen spreads evenly. For a small ridge, manual pollination with a brush is also suitable.

The first fertilizer is applied immediately after the snow melts. Nitrogen compounds such as bird droppings or urea can be used as supplementary food. These substances contribute to the awakening of the culture.

In the period of flowering and fruit ovaries, give preference to complex mineral supplements with potassium. They are relevant at this time of processing with boron - this substance has a good effect on the formation of berries.

After harvesting, potash-phosphorus fertilizing is appropriate. In autumn, wood ash and organic matter are suitable as fertilizers.

The Olvia variety has a strong root system, which is deeply anchored in the ground, so the plant can withstand frost well. But to help the culture survive this difficult time, it is recommended to free the ridge from weeds and cover it with mulch from straw, leaves or needles.

The main enemy of strawberries - the strawberry mite - bypasses the Olvia variety. The plant has a high immunity to other insects and diseases, but for prevention it will be useful to treat the bushes with a solution of Bordeaux liquid. You can also use folk remedies, for example, an infusion of wormwood, wood ash, compositions containing mustard powder.

The most common breeding method is through the use of daughter rosettes from the mother plant.