Strawberry Regina

Strawberries are a crop that growers successfully grow. The Regina variety has received the maximum distribution throughout the territory of our country. He will be discussed in this article.

The variety was obtained thanks to Dutch breeders. Soon after being hatched, it spread throughout the world.

Strawberries do not give whiskers, which makes it extremely easy to care for the plant. Propagate it by dividing the bush into parts or sowing seeds.

Regina is excellent in many ways. It can be easily transported over long distances, does not get damaged or lose its appearance, while maintaining the quality of the product. The plant is resistant to diseases and parasites.

The bushes are compact, rather tall, can reach 20 cm. The leaves are light green, rounded, with teeth at the edges. Stems grow above the leaves, forming flowers of different sexes. Strawberries bloom in small white inflorescences.

The Regina variety is medium early. It grows all summer until frosts begin.

The variety shows a high yield. Up to 1 kilogram of berries can be harvested from one bush per season.

The average weight of the Regina variety is up to 10 g. The berries have an elongated oval shape. The skin is thick and the flesh is red and beautiful. The pulp is sweet inside, with a wonderful taste. The variety has a strong aroma of wild strawberries.

Strawberries are sown in the first two months of spring. The variety does not require special agricultural technology. The drip irrigation system is preferable; it is equally important to remove weeds in a timely manner. Culture almost does not get sick, provided that preventive measures are taken.

The soil on which the strawberries are planted must be prepared in advance. Choose a sunny, slightly shady place with fertile soil. Before planting, remove all weeds and use organic and mineral fertilizers.

It is recommended to grow the Regina variety according to the following scheme:

• the distance between the bushes is 10-15 cm;
• between rows - 30-40 cm;
• antennae position - from south to north.

Each bush is watered abundantly after sowing. Cover strawberry beds right away. Such protection prevents weeds from growing, retains moisture in the soil, which greatly facilitates further processing. Peat chips, sawdust, straw, hay are used as mulch.

The use of black agromaterial has recently gained great popularity among gardeners. Before planting, you must first cover the beds with linen, make holes for each plant, and then plant strawberry bushes.

Pollination of the described variety is not required, since Regina has bisexual flowers.

The plant is greatly depleted in the season, as it actively invests strength and energy in the fruit. It needs nutrients to restore growth. It is worth feeding the bushes in the following order.

• The first time nutrients are introduced in early spring, as soon as the snow melts. It is useful to use nitrogen-containing fertilizers: chicken manure (1:25), urea (5 g per bucket of water).
• The second time the soil is fertilized before flowering. Boron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc are used. These trace elements are introduced in the form of complex mineral fertilizers.
• The third time the plant is fed after fruiting and before preparing for winter. It is better to use complex formulations.

The variety stands out for its high resistance to frost. It can easily withstand temperatures down to -21 degrees. At temperatures below -25 ° C and no snow cover, light protection with agricultural materials is recommended. These can be coniferous branches or non-woven fabric.

The Regina variety is very resistant to various diseases and parasites. Grape snails, which actively eat fruits, can interfere.

It is recommended to take the following preventive measures to prevent the development of diseases and the spread of parasites.

• The plants are sprayed with a dilute mixture of ammonia and vinegar. Mix ammonia with vinegar and water in a ratio of 1: 6.
• It is very effective to plant marigolds, marigolds, onions or garlic nearby.
• The bushes are treated with garlic infusion (2-3 heads per 10 liters of water).

Propagate Regina by dividing the bush. Experienced gardeners advise to carry out the procedure in early spring. For reproduction, only perennial bushes with a large amount of foliage are taken. The bush is carefully dug up, the root system is divided, and the resulting material is planted in cups.

It is best to place the bushes in a greenhouse: there, in a month and a half, they will reach the required size and strengthen their root system.