Strawberry Marshal: description, planting, care
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Strawberry Marshal: a little history of the variety
Strawberry Marshal: photo of the variety
There is no doubt that many summer residents want to grow such a strawberry variety on their site that does not require special attention and care, while you can get a rich and healthy harvest. The Marshal strawberry variety has been on the market for a long time and has earned its love among many summer residents. The main advantage is that this variety adapts well to the difficult weather conditions in our country. An important indicator of this variety is its amazing taste, which is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent. The Marshall strawberry variety appeared thanks to American selection. At first, this variety became very popular in the states of America, and then began to gain popularity in many countries of the world. In our country, strawberry garden Marshal first appeared after the Second World War. The Russian summer resident liked this variety for its resistance to harsh weather conditions, as well as its unpretentious care and wonderful taste.
Marshal strawberry: variety description
Strawberry Marshal: photo of the variety
The Marshall strawberry variety has an early ripening period. The variety can be grown in many regions. If your region has severe cold weather, then you can cover the berry with a special covering material. Consider what is the peculiarity of the variety:
- The Marshall strawberry has a strong and spreading structure. The bush can reach a height of 15 cm.
- The roots of the berry are strong.
- The stems have a thick structure. The leaves have a light green hue, the shape of the leaves resembles an umbrella. Thus, the berries are protected from direct sun and birds.
- Marshall strawberry has thick peduncles, a sufficient number of large flowers, which are white in color with bright yellow hearts. As the berries are poured, the stalks will begin to bend towards the ground.
- Over the summer period, a large number of antennae appear, so it is not difficult to propagate this strawberry variety. The berries of the variety are red. Weight reaches 55-60 g. The berries have a very cute shape, similar to a small scarlet heart. Marshal strawberries have a medium density, an amazing sweet taste with a pleasant sourness. The pulp is light red in color, there is no cavity or internal voids. The fruits are surprisingly juicy. Experienced gardeners say that the berry begins to ripen in June. If you take proper care of it and the weather conditions are good, then one bush can bring up to 1 kg of harvest.
Strawberry Marshal: photo of the variety
Growing strawberries Marshal
Strawberry Marshal: photo of the variety
A good harvest will be if you plant the Marshall strawberry variety in the spring. During the summer period, the roots get used to their new place well, which will provide you with a good harvest. The variety can be propagated by the seed method, by dividing the bush and using sockets. All three methods are well tolerated by strawberries. You can plant strawberries when good weather with a positive temperature has finally been established. It is good to plant the berries in a sunny, spacious place. It will be good if you plant strawberries after the following crops: radish, lettuce, spinach, dill, parsley, celery, carrots, onions, tulips, garlic, marigolds. All of the above crops can be placed between strawberry bushes. Clay soil is well suited as a mail for the variety.An area with a small hill is a good choice, then the strawberry bushes can warm up better on each side. For Marshal strawberries, the soil must be prepared in the fall. It is important to add organic feeding. Well suited for this: compost, peat, wood ash, humus. Go through the soil well from roots and other unnecessary vegetation. A little earlier, we talked about the fact that strawberries can be propagated by the seed method, by dividing and using sockets. February is well suited for sowing seeds and at the same time they begin to grow seedlings using the traditional method. Seedlings can be planted when a positive temperature is established. You can divide the bush at the beginning of the spring, and with the help of outlets - as they form. It is the plantings that produce in the spring that have a stronger vitality and bear fruit well. During the summer, their roots gain strength well, which allows them to endure the winter cold well. You can plant bushes in different ways:
Using a checkerboard pattern.
- In one row.
- In two rows.
But keep in mindthat strawberries tend to grow strongly, so leave sufficient space between the bushes. Also consider some important points:
- Strawberries can be returned to their original place after 3-4 years. Parasites can remain in the soil that can harm the strawberries.
- Don't overdo it on fertilizers that contain nitrogen. They help the plant to grow green foliage, and this will have a bad effect on fruiting and the formation of flower stalks. In no case should you overdo it.
How to care for a variety
Marshall strawberry care is no different from traditional berry care. But there are still some peculiarities:
- Although many summer residents say that the berry tolerates dry weather well. But this does not mean that the berry does not need watering. Be sure to water the berry regularly.
- Organic fertilizers are suitable as top dressing: mullein infusion, chicken droppings, green grass, nettle. During the season, strawberries need to be fertilized 4 times: in the spring, before flowering, during the filling of berries, after you harvest. Be sure to combine top dressing with watering and loosening the soil. If you notice that the shoot is getting thin, then water the bush using an infusion of wood ash. In addition to root feeding, foliar feeding is also a good choice. Iodine is suitable for this, boric acid, ammonia. To do this, take 1 tbsp. any of these substances and dissolve it in 10 liters of water.
- In order to prevent various diseases and pests, you can use various, special preparations. feeding and processing with chemicals must be completed 1 month before you start harvesting.
- If you want to get a good harvest, then you must definitely remove the antennae and yellowed foliage.
- After the fruiting process is over, all leaves must be cut off. But this should be done very carefully. Cover with a special covering material for the winter period.
Growing this variety will not be difficult. You just need to perform all the necessary steps to care for the strawberries, and then you can get a rich harvest of Marshal strawberries.
Strawberry Marshal: video about the variety
Strawberry Marshal: reviews of gardeners
- Antonina Andreevna, Samara region: “Marshal strawberry has been growing for me for more than a dozen years, and this berry always has a stable and rich harvest. Over the years, I transplanted her to other places several times, and she took root everywhere perfectly. Well, the taste of strawberry Marshall generally wins among many other strawberry varieties. Therefore, it is even more a pity that the Marshal strawberry variety does not tolerate long-distance transportation, and you cannot treat distant relatives to the berry.
- Galina Vladimirovna, Moscow region: “The Marshall strawberry variety is not the only strawberry variety grown in my garden, but the most resistant to cold and drought. Also, this is exactly the variety on the bushes of which you can see berries earlier than others. My strawberry Marshal, despite its immunity to many diseases indicated in the characteristics of the variety, still undergoes preventive treatment. I really value my strawberries. "
