Strawberry pineapple: a description of the variety, photo, reviews

We started growing strawberries in Russia in the 15th century. Originally domestic gardeners cultivated only strawberries green. This variety was quite large and fragrant fruits. In the XVII-XVIII centuries. In the culture began to introduce even more delicious strawberry muscat. And only in the XIX century in Russia was imported pineapple strawberries. It is this variety that is grown on suburban areas to this day. Below in the article, in all details, we will understand what exactly is a pineapple strawberry (description, grades, photos, reviews).

Origin

With pineapple, the name of this berry is absolutely unrelated. It does not resemble the form or taste of the popular tropical fruit. There was a name "pineapple" from the Latin word ananassa (strawberry garden). Whence this strawberry undertook , it is for certain unknown to biologists. It is believed that it was first obtained in Holland. It is assumed that the breeders used Chilean and Virginia strawberries as a basis. In another way this variety is also called large-fruited or garden. In the wild, it does not occur.

Strawberry Description

The berries of pineapple strawberries are not actually fruits. In fact, it's just an overgrown planting plant. The color of the berries of a culture such as strawberry pineapple (photos are shown on the page), usually have a red. However, there are also pink or white varieties of it. The main features of this cultural plant are:

• Powerful socket;
• Triple leaves on long petioles (constantly renewed);
• Apical inflorescence;
• Creeping branchy shoots, rooted in knots;
• Large flowers more than 2 cm in diameter;
• The presence of a pronounced subchamber.

The size, shape, color and taste of the false fruits of strawberries depend on this particular variety.

Methods of cultivation

In our country, unfortunately, almost no cultivation of pineapple strawberries is done. But in the gardens and gardens of private traders it can be seen almost everywhere. There are several ways to grow it:

• On the beds covered with dark film;
• In greenhouses;
• In plastic bags;
• In plastic containers.

The latter two methods are usually used if the soil in the area for cultivating this crop does not fit well. Only strawberries like light sandy soils with a humus content of no more than 3%. On heavy clay soils, due to increased moisture in this culture, roots often start to rot.

What are the varieties

Selective work with pineapple strawberries, including in our country, is held constantly. For hundreds of years of cultivation of this culture, several thousand of its varieties were bred. Conditionally all of them can be divided into two large groups:

• Remanufactured;
• Large-fruited.

Strawberry pineapple of the first variety occupies a leading position in the areas of summer residents. The main feature of the repairing varieties is that they are able to bear fruit 2-3 times per season. Berries in strawberries of this variety are usually not too large. However, in this case, such varieties, as a rule, are unpretentious and do not require any special attention from the gardener.

The main advantage of large-berry strawberries is, of course, large berries. In some cases, their weight can reach 150 g. The taste and aroma of large-berry strawberries are usually better than those of the repair. But with this and with regard to care, it is somewhat more demanding.

Of course, like any other garden crop, pineapple strawberry can be heat-loving or frost-resistant, early-ripening or late maturing. Also resistant to disease varieties of this plant. There are also varieties that are very suitable for growing on a balcony, in pots or boxes.

Best repair strawberry

Most of the varieties of this group, and in particular those bred in recent years, are characterized by good taste qualities and are excellent for growing in suburban areas. However, the most popular among gardeners is still a repairing pineapple strawberry:

• Mara de Bois.
• Albion.
• Temptation.

The best large-berry varieties

Strawberry pineapple of this group also takes pride of place on the sites of many gardeners. Most summer residents grow such large-bodied varieties as:

• Gigantella.
• The Lord.
• Maksim.

Reviews of the Mara de Bois

The main advantages of this remontant strawberry include frost resistance. Grow it can be, including in the Urals or Siberia. The survival rate of the Mara de Bois variety in winter is 90-95%. Good reviews this strawberry also deserved for the excellent, very sweet taste of berries.

Why grow a variety of Albion

This strawberry is popular with gardeners, including the fact that the berries grow not only on peduncles, but also on the mustache. To grow this variety on its site, many summer residents are advised also because it fructifies from May to August. Only one bush per season can collect up to 2 kg of smooth berries with a very pleasant aroma.

Temptation (pineapple strawberry): photos and reviews

To the merits of this patchwork dacha, first of all, vacationers are considered unpretentious and able to give large yields. Since the root system of the strawberry Temptation is developed very well, and its peduncles are powerful and long, it is often used on sites and as an ornamental plant. As for the yield, the temptation in this regard, according to many summer residents, even surpasses Albion. During the season, some gardeners harvest from the bush to 3 kg of very large berries. The taste of this sort of fruit is lusciously sweet, and that's why children especially like it.

Advantages of Giantella

The average maturity (approximately the second week of June) is what this pineapple strawberry differs from. Description of it is often found in the special literature, because the variety is quite old. Its huge, slightly flat uneven berries have a bright red color and very dense flesh. Experienced summer residents are advised to plant on one square meter not more than 4 bushes of this strawberry. The fact is that it is distinguished by very spreading leaves. In this case, Gigantella is demanding of sunlight and likes abundant watering.

Reviews of the grade Lord

The bushes of this pineapple strawberry can reach a diameter of 60 cm. The flower stalks of the Lord variety are powerful, with a huge number of berries. From one bush for a season it is possible to collect up to 3 kg of fruits. Excellent reviews of gardeners Lord deserved, including for a pleasant sour-sweet taste of berries.

Pros of Strawberry Maxim

According to many summer residents, this variety should be grown at least for the fact that its fruits are better than any other suitable for freezing for the winter. Growing bushes of Strawberry Maxim just huge. The leaves are very large, and the stems can reach a thickness in the finger. From one bush, summer residents, judging by the reviews, often collect up to 1.8 kg of berries. This sort of flower fell in love with many gardeners and for the unusual form of fruits resembling tomatoes. The taste of berries Maxim slightly sour.

Thus, we found out what a plant is like, pineapple strawberry (description, variety). Photo of the berries of this plant, presented on the page, to convey their taste and aroma, of course, can not. However, even their appearance, and especially large varieties, can not but cause admiration. Of course, it is worthwhile to grow the best varieties of this plant on your site. Moreover, too much time to care for strawberries usually do not have to spend.