Zemklunika Dar

Dar is a variety of zempluniki, bred by Russian breeders. The variety is well adapted to Russian conditions and is often used for commercial cultivation. The Gift is no less appreciated by private gardeners.

The Darwalker has the following features:

• the bush is high - 30-40 cm, not strongly inclined to the ground;

• the root system is powerful, strong;

• leaves are light green, with distinct venation;

• the number of whiskers is small.

The gift belongs to varieties with an early ripening period, the bushes begin to bear fruit in June-July.

The productivity of the variety is low, from 1 bush it is possible to collect 0.25-0.3 kg of berries.

The fruits are red-crimson and have an elongated-conical shape. The size of the berries is large, weighing up to 60 g. The taste is sweet and sour, richly spicy, with a slight nutmeg aftertaste. The flesh of the berries is tender, red in color, the stalk is soft. The fruits are intended for universal use, but are especially good for freezing and drying. They tolerate transportation well.

Zemklunika Dar belongs to winter-hardy and drought-resistant varieties; it can be grown in most of Russia, including in the Moscow region, as well as in the mountainous regions of Scandinavia. Consider a number of factors when growing.

• The plant does not need pollination, as it has bisexual flowers and pollinates on its own.

• The content of bushes in the greenhouse is allowed.

• It is a moisture-loving variety that responds well to drip irrigation. A lack of moisture will lead to a poor-quality harvest, the berries will be empty inside, although in general the bush will survive even in extreme heat.

• After three years, the size of the fruits will begin to decrease, so it is recommended to change the planting material every 4-5 years.

• In the middle of summer, a lot of whiskers are formed on the bushes, which must be removed.

• Top dressing is applied three times: before flowering, during blooming and after the beginning of fruiting. The culture responds well to liquid organic compounds.

• The more often the owner of the site picks berries, the better the remaining, still green fruits develop.

• When grown in harsh snowless winters, the bushes need to be covered during frosts.

When planting, follow the recommendations of specialists.

• Choose a well-lit, sunny area. Even a slight shade can reduce the quantity and quality of the crop, for example, the fruits can become smaller and lose their taste.

• When planting on poor soil, fertilizer must first be applied to the site.

• It is best to plant the berry in spring, but planting at the end of summer is also allowed.

• Do not deeply deepen the growth point when planting, but also do not leave it on the surface.

• Follow the 30x50 cm planting pattern.

The variety is self-pollinated, does not require additional pollination.

Diseases such as powdery mildew, white and root rot are considered the main enemies of the earthworm, but the Dar variety has high immunity to such ailments. And also the bushes are almost not affected by insects.

As a rule, the culture is bred with daughter rosettes, which are formed on the antennae. For planting, choose young antennae with rosettes, on which at least three sheets have formed. A reproduction method such as dividing a bush into several seedlings is also practiced. For the farm, they use ready-made planting material.

Reviews

The variety Dar belongs to new products, therefore it is not yet so popular with summer residents. But those who managed to try to grow a dugout on the site highly appreciated its original taste, aroma, and the possibility of storage and transportation. Not all gardeners are satisfied with the degree of yield, in addition, according to the observations of summer residents, the variety does not so easily adapt to new conditions, and only a gardener with extensive experience in working with garden strawberries can achieve a good result when growing.