Strawberry Vivara

In most regions of Russia, winters are long and frosty. For this reason, gardeners often choose garden crops that are highly frost-resistant and tolerate winters with little snow without problems. These are the characteristics that the Italian variety Vivara can boast of. This variety of garden strawberries is distinguished by a rich harvest and high gastronomic qualities of the fruit.

The bushes of the plant can be identified by their dark green leaves. They are decorated with teeth along the edges. Medium-sized shrubs are characterized by low tendency formation. The sizes of the culture are average. During the fruiting period, numerous flower stalks lean to the ground under the weight of the crop. Ripe berries attract attention with their bright color and expressive appearance.

The Vivara strawberry variety is remontant. This means that the plant is able to bloom and bear fruit several times during one growing season. The fruiting period begins in late May or early June and lasts until frost. The berries ripen cyclically, approximately every 5-6 weeks.

Vivara's fruit crop boasts a rich harvest. From one bush they collect from one and a half to two kilograms. The marketability of the crop is high. Berries retain their commercial qualities even during long-term transportation. To get a stable and high-quality crop, you need to properly care for the plantations and protect them from pests and diseases.

When ripe, the berries acquire a bright red color. Large fruits weigh between 30 and 40 grams. If the bushes are grown in a comfortable environment, the strawberries take on a conical shape. The flesh of the berries is dense, but at the same time juicy. When eating fresh berries, there is no crunch. The gastronomic quality of the fruit will be at its best. The taste is described by professionals as harmonious and sweet. The sugar content of the berries is average.

Berries are used as:

• additives for desserts and confectionery products;
• seasonal treats;
• ingredient for making juices and drinks;
• component of fine jam and jam;
• a juicy and tasty snack for those who are slimming or want to lose weight.

A winter-hardy variety from Italy can be planted in autumn or spring. He feels great in a greenhouse or greenhouse. It is imperative to leave a gap of 30 centimeters between the bushes, while the distance between the rows is from 40 to 50 centimeters. There is no need to shade the bushes.

Also, planting can be done in summer. It is recommended to choose seedlings with a closed root system that quickly adapts to a new location. The mustache is transplanted into open ground around the end of July. Planting in summer will allow young plants to gain strength and get stronger before the arrival of frost. This variety is not too whimsical to the composition of the soil, but it prefers breathable soil. A suitable pH level is 5.5 to 6.

The beds need care. It is necessary to weed the area regularly. Weeds are also necessarily removed. When weeding, loosening and mulching of the soil is often performed. In order for the plant to regularly delight with fruits, the roots must receive a sufficient amount of oxygen.It is advisable to use agrofibre or straw as mulch.

The area chosen for strawberries must be prepared several days before the intended planting. A well-lit location is ideal. The bed is dug up, and organic fertilizing is introduced into the upper layers of the soil. Experienced gardeners use cow manure or rotted horse manure. Deciduous compost will also work. One square meter of plantings will need a bucket of composition. You can increase the yield by adding wood ash to the soil mixture.

When planting seedlings, the root collar cannot be deepened. For the first 2 weeks, young plants need to be watered every day with water at room temperature.

The Vivara variety is capable of pollinating on its own, since the plant has both female and male flowers.

You can fertilize garden strawberries with both ready-made complex fertilizers and organic compounds. Both of these options, when used correctly, give high efficiency. When choosing ready-made dressings, you must strictly follow the instructions. Otherwise, the plant may suffer from chemical burns.

Natural dressings should also be applied in moderation. Mullein is bred in water, observing a ratio of 1: 10. When choosing poultry droppings - 1: 20. Nutrients are introduced at the root. One bush uses 0.5 liters of the composition. Organics are used 2-3 times per season. The first time the plant is fertilized in early spring.

At the end of summer, it is recommended to use a nitroammophoska. Dilute one spoonful of granules in a bucket of water. 0.5 liters of fertilizer are consumed per bush. Foliar feeding shows good results. Many gardeners also choose boric acid. For 10 liters of water, you will need 5 grams of the product. Spraying the plant should be done in the evening or in the morning.

Vivara's garden strawberry easily tolerates severe frosts, due to which it has become widespread throughout Russia. In areas with snowy winters, it is not necessary to cover the bushes. The snow cover will be enough to protect the strawberries from frost. In regions with an unstable climate, it is advisable to cover the plantings.

The fruit crop has a high innate immunity to most common diseases. Some gardeners claim that you can get a tasty and bountiful harvest without the use of chemical compounds. If it rains frequently or the weather is cold, it is advisable to carry out preventive spraying every 10-12 days. Plants are treated with a solution containing iodine. Making it at home is easy. 10 drops of pharmaceutical iodine are dissolved in 9 liters of water. The concentration of iodine is increased 10 times if the bushes are attacked by powdery mildew. In order not to burn the leaves, the water is replaced with milk.

Dangerous insects can be scared away with tobacco dust. It is poured into the beds and between the rows. An excellent result is demonstrated by processing with garlic tincture or decoction of onion husks.

Experienced gardeners recommend propagating the variety with a mustache. This is an easy way to grow your plantation. Peduncles are cut on selected bushes. To obtain seedlings with a closed root system, the sockets must first be rooted in plastic containers. They are cut off only after the root system has developed. Before planting young plants in a permanent place, it is advisable to wait at least 2 weeks. During this time, the bushes adapt and can take root on the site.

The seed method is practically not used, as it takes a lot of time and is considered laborious.