Strawberry Elsanta: features of the variety

Elsanta became the standard of strawberries. Derived it in 1981 as a result of crossing the varieties Holiday and Gorella. Meanwhile, this crossing exceeded all the expectations of breeders, Elsanta was much better than they expected. Since then, attempts to identify new varieties or to find something better do not end with the same success, because this variety has a number of advantages.

Strawberry Elsanta: description of the variety

Maturation term is mid-term. The bush is not remontant, has an average height, erect, well leafy. Antennae are quite thick. The leaves are large enough, green in color, have a concave shape, slightly wrinkled and ribbed. Flowers are also medium in size, bisexual. Peduncles are thick, located on the same level as the leaves. The inflorescence is multiflorous, semi-sporadic.

The berries of this variety have the right sizes and shapes: medium, round-conical. Do not have a neck. The berries are red, they have a lot of not strongly pressed seeds of a yellowish hue. Juicy, dense pulp, fragrant, sweet-sour taste. Strawberry Elsanta attracts not only its appetizing external species, but also incredible taste qualities that have been appreciated.

Characteristics of the variety

Elsanta deserves universal love. Undoubtedly, every grower who tastes strawberries will find a place for planting. This variety is characterized by "regular" berries, and in all respects. They have attractive shape, good size, unsurpassed taste, in other words, strawberry berries of this variety are delicious and beautiful. Such a strawberry on average will weigh 30-35 grams, and if she likes, as you care for her, the weight can reach 45 grams (one berries).

To the main advantages can be attributed excellent taste characteristics, beautiful shape of fruits, increased plant resistance to diseases. Strawberry Elsanta, the description of which is exceptionally positive, has a high yield, which explains its incredible popularity.

Distinctive features of the Elsanta variety

When choosing strawberries, what do you primarily pay attention to? Probably, in her look and size? After all, a small strawberry mixed with berries of other sizes does not look as appetizing. The strawberry of Elsanta is amazingly different, the description of the variety of these berries speaks for itself. Here is the first feature - berries of practically all the same size, which makes this strawberry variety the most attractive for growing on an industrial scale. This variety is stored for a long time and perfectly tolerates transportation, the berries are dense and able to lie for a while, without crushing like other, more fragile varieties. At room temperature, such a strawberry can be stored for three days.

Elsanta is a strawberry variety, which can be grown both in the open ground and under a film. It is not susceptible to gray rot, white and brown spots, however, it is not resistant to root rot and is susceptible to powdery mildew.

Strawberry Elsanta - high-yielding variety. One bush can be collected up to one and a half kilograms. In winter, it requires protection, since its frost resistance is weak. Another feature of the variety is the unpretentiousness. This means it will not cause any inconvenience to the gardener, it does not need to be constantly fertilized.

Planting and growing Elsanta

Let's start with the timing - mid-autumn. In September, this should not be done, because there may still be heat, and frequent watering will harm the young plant. In the spring, you should not plant for the reason that the berries will be small.

The earth must be moist. The distance between the seedlings is 40 cm. By planting the bush in the ground, it should be well pinched around the seedling so that the roots do not get out and become frozen. After planting it is necessary to water abundantly. Also, do not fertilize the plant when planting. So the yield does not decrease and the shape will not deteriorate, what can happen when fertilizing. For the winter, before the first frosts, take care of it, covering it with a film. Otherwise, your seedlings will die.

During cultivation, it is important to remember that Elsanta strawberry is hygrophilous. In the southern regions of Russia, when hot heat prevails in the summer, it is possible to save the variety from it with the help of drip irrigation, and nothing else, because it will need to be watered constantly. At other times of the year, it also requires constant watering, so that the soil is always wet.

Care for strawberries

In the first year after planting, only watering will be important. It is unpretentious, therefore, it is not necessary to feed it. Moreover, Elsanta is a strawberry variety, not accustomed to feeding, it will develop its ability to self-survival, become stronger and give the best harvest.

Watering

The first 10 days after disembarkation - often, but not profusely. Second ten days - not often, abundantly. By about the middle of November, the plant will be ready for wintering, its roots will become deeper, the bush will become more stable. If at this time there will not be too much rain, take care of the abundant watering until the frost begins.

In the spring it is necessary to remove the weeds and resume abundant watering. The fact that she does not have a lot of tendrils makes it much easier to care for the beds. When the period of fruiting begins, it is often not necessary to water abundantly. However, you need to make sure that the soil is damp enough, this is one of the prerequisites for the Elsanta variety. Strawberry, reviews of which are exceptionally laudatory, won the recognition and love of gardeners through not only simple care, but also excellent taste qualities.

Strawberry Elsanta - a variety that is gratefully related to mulching - from this the percentage of yield increases. So if you did not use the film in the winter, mulch. For this, you can take humus or peat, as well as dry grass, straw, sawdust and other. Elsanta - strawberry, whose reviews fully describe not only its flawless taste and perfectly proportional appearance, but also the simplicity in care and cultivation.