20 of the best strawberry varieties with photos and descriptions

It is impossible to choose the best strawberry variety based on description. You can evaluate and select varieties of any crop only if you grow them yourself in the country. The description of the variety only helps to determine those characteristics that are most important when growing.

Domestic varieties were obtained from strawberry bushes with the highest immunity, which was demonstrated under normal growing conditions in the field. They retain their best varietal qualities for a long time.

 

Clonal selection

Strawberries, in comparison with fruit trees and ornamental shrubs, are much cheaper. Therefore, you don’t need to buy a lot of mustaches of one variety, but buy 3-5 plants of different varieties, the more there are, the better, but not less than 5 varieties. In the first year, you can evaluate the yield and quality of strawberries (of course, with proper agricultural technology), select 2-3 best varieties and the best bushes within varieties and breed them on plantations. This method is called clonal selection and prevents the degeneration of the variety.

Domestic strawberry varieties are more resistant to diseases And pests precisely because clonal selection prevailed in Soviet agronomic science. In the West, varietal material was purified from viruses and diseases in laboratories; in the USSR, the best plants were selected under natural conditions. Therefore, after 2-3 years, many European varieties significantly lose their varietal qualities, diseases return to them quite easily, and they require constant chemical treatments.

Comparative characteristics of domestic and foreign varieties

To decide which varieties plant strawberries on your plot - domestic or European - you need to carefully study their main characteristics.

1. Frost resistance. The best domestic varieties of strawberries can withstand frosts down to -10°C without snow cover, and withstand very harsh winters under the snow. European varieties can freeze severely in any winter.
2. Winter hardiness. The ability to withstand not only frosts, but also winter thaws without freezing, is much higher in domestic varieties.
3. Taste.European varieties are sweeter.

Foreign strawberries produce good harvests in our country, but they are too delicate for the Russian climate. Although it does not freeze completely, in the spring there are quite a lot of attacks on the “European” plantations.

Adult plants are more susceptible to freezing at unstable winter temperatures than young plants. In bushes that have produced more than 2 harvests, the horns rise significantly above the ground and for better wintering such plants are hilled up if there is no other covering material. But there are advantages here too: in sparse planting the yield is higher.

The best in taste are the imported Pandora, Bounty and the domestic Kokinskaya Zarya and Tsaritsa.

The best varieties in terms of yield are Kokinskaya Zarya, Mamochka, Divnaya. But choosing based on yield is wrong. There are no low-yielding varieties in the modern strawberry assortment.

Currently, breeders have developed many non-killing varieties that are resistant to a range of damaging factors. These include: Kokinskaya Zarya, Mommy, Tsarina, Slavutich, Nightingale, Alpha, Izaura, Bereginya.

Description of the best varieties of strawberries

Strawberries produce one harvest per season. According to the ripening period, strawberries are early, middle and late.

Early varieties

Early varieties of strawberries bloom in mid-May, and the berries are harvested in mid-June. The yield of early varieties is 2 times less compared to later strawberries. This is a pattern

Alice

Description. The bushes are powerful, erect, with a sparse head of foliage, and consist of numerous rosettes.

The berries are regular, neckless, blunt-conical, large, dark red, shiny, aromatic. The pulp is dense, dark red, sweet and sour taste. For cultivation in the North Caucasus region and Crimea.

• berry weight 16-25 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Great dessert taste. Strawberries are suitable for transportation.

Flaws. Low winter hardiness. Moderately affected by diseases.

Viola

Description. New Russian early variety of strawberry. The bushes are spreading, the foliage is sparse. The number of whiskers is medium, they are pale red. The fruits are conical, red, neckless, on thick powerful stalks. The pulp is juicy, loose, red, sweet with sourness. For cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka region.

• yield 0.7 kg/m² (170 g per bush);
• berry weight 17-20 g;
• excellent taste (4.9);
• substance content; sugars 6.3%, acids 1.6%, ascorbic acid 69 mg/%;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Excellent taste, high winter hardiness. Drought resistance is average. Resistant to strawberry mite.

Flaws. Not suitable for transportation and processing. Strawberries are intended for fresh consumption only. In rainy summers it is severely affected by powdery mildew and gray rot.

Kokinskaya dawn

Description. Very early strawberries, they produce a harvest in early June. The pulp is tender, sweet and sour.

The berries are large, shiny, in good presentation. The first fruits are large, up to 30 g, the next 20-25 g. For cultivation in the Central Black Earth and southern regions.

• berry weight 25-30 g;
• the pulp is tender, juicy, soft;
• the taste is excellent;
• dessert purpose (for fresh consumption).

Advantages. Belongs to non-killing varieties: resistant to fungal diseases of leaves and strawberry mite. Drought-resistant, winter-hardy.

Flaws. The fruits are affected by gray rot. Not suitable for transportation. To obtain a high yield, it requires high agricultural technology.

Mommy

Description. A new promising non-killing variety. The bushes are powerful, with medium leaves.The strawberries are bright red, large (the first one weighs up to 38 g), the pulp is very dense, sweet, and aromatic.

• yield 2.5-3.0 kg/m² (250 g per bush);
• berry weight 22-30g;
• the taste is excellent;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. It is practically not affected by spider and strawberry mites, powdery mildew, leaf spots, and verticillium. It is very resistant to gray rot of fruits, winter-hardy, grows well and bears fruit in any conditions. Suitable for transportation over long distances. Today one of the best early varieties.

Flaws. The variety is being tested; no deficiencies have been identified yet.

Lambada

Description of the variety. Nice old Dutch strawberries. The bushes are powerful and tall. The leaves are light green, very large, this is a characteristic feature of Lambada; by its leaves it is easy to recognize it among other varieties. The whiskers are numerous, form very actively, and are torn off every 3 days. The fruits are large, cone-shaped, red. The pulp is dense, sweet and sour.

• berry weight 20-25 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Suitable for transportation, resistant to fungal diseases, except powdery mildew. Ultra-early, in warm spring, flowering begins in the second ten days of May, berries appear in mid-June.

Flaws. Affected by powdery mildew.

Medium varieties

Medium varieties of strawberries bloom at the end of May and bear fruit at the end of June.

Borovitskaya

Description. The bushes are powerful, erect, with many rosettes, the leaves are dark green. The first berries are very large (up to 30 g), the rest are smaller, regular, blunt-conical, without a neck. The color varies from bright red to orange-red, the flesh is light red, dense, aromatic, sweet and sour.For cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka, Central Black Earth and Far Eastern regions.

• berry weight: first 27-30 g, subsequent 18-25 g;
• taste good (4 points);
• substance content: sugar 7.2%, acid 1.4%, vitamin C 69.8 mg/%;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Strawberries are drought- and frost-resistant, highly resistant to diseases. Transports well over short distances.

Flaws. Winter hardiness is average. There is a very large difference in the size of the first and subsequent berries.

marvelous

Description. A Soviet variety, which was again included in the register 17 years after the collapse of the USSR, which confirms its high qualities. The strawberry is tall, compact, and actively forms mustaches that are pale red in color. The mustache grows so quickly that for better fruiting it has to be cut off every 3 days. The fruits are very large, symmetrical, highly elongated, neckless, light red, shiny. One of the best Soviet varieties for the North-West region.

• yield 1.49 kg/m² (250 g per bush);
• berry weight 20-25 g;
• excellent taste, sweet and sour;
• the pulp is dense with aroma;
• substance content: sugar 5.9%, acid 1.7%, ascorbic acid 44.5 mg/%;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Strawberries tolerate winter thaws well and are resistant to drought. It is practically not affected by diseases, except for gray rot, the resistance to which is average. The berries are suitable for transportation.

Flaws. It is not heat resistant and is not suitable for cultivation in the southern regions.

Mashenka

Description. The newly revived Soviet strawberry variety Moskovskaya Yubileinyaya. The bushes are powerful, tall, the leaves are light green. The whiskers are numerous. Fruiting is fast, yield is highly dependent on climate and agricultural technology.The fruits are very large, the first ones reach 110 g, folded (fan-shaped), mass harvested - blunt-conical, weighing 60-90 g. The berries are dark red, very juicy, dense, without an internal cavity. A characteristic feature of the variety is the fusion of several berries.

• the yield is average, high in hot sunny summers;
• berry weight 70-90g;
• the taste is excellent;

Advantages. Excellent productive strawberries, resistant to diseases of the root system, very winter-hardy and frost-resistant. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws. Due to the large size of the fruits, their number is reduced. The unevenness of the first berries is affected by gray rot in damp summers.

Slavutich

Description of the variety. The bushes are medium-sized, with a dense dense head of foliage. The whisker structure is medium, the whiskers are pinkish-green. The berries are conical, red, shiny, without a neck. The pulp is dense, juicy, sweet and sour. Designed for cultivation in the Central and Middle Volga regions

• yield 1.16 kg/m² (190 g per bush);
• berry weight 19 g;
• taste good (4);
• substance content: sugar 7.1%, acid 0.8%, vitamin C 63.4 mg/%;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. High resistance to everything that can threaten strawberries: rot, spot, strawberry mite, nematode. High frost resistance and winter hardiness. Strawberries practically do not freeze. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws. The taste is not very sweet; the berries do not contain enough sugar.

Baby elephant

Characteristics of the variety. The bushes are powerful, form few tendrils, and are pale pink in color. The fruits are large, ovoid, without a neck, the lower end is usually forked, dark red with shine. The pulp is red with an aroma, sweet and sour taste. The first strawberry is large, the last one is small, uneven, asymmetrical.Recommended for cultivation in Western and Eastern Siberia.

• yield 0.8 kg/m² (190 g per bush);
• berry weight 20-23 g;
• taste good;
• substance content: sugar 7.2%, acid 0.8%, vitamin C 88 mg/%;

Advantages. High winter hardiness.

Flaws. In rainy summers, strawberries are severely affected by gray rot. Very demanding on agricultural technology. If poorly cared for, it produces small sour berries and the yield decreases.

Nightingale

Description. The bushes are tall and spherical. The first strawberry is extremely large - up to 50 g, the last - 15 g. The fruits are round-ovoid, with a uniform red color. The pulp is dense, sweet and sour, aromatic. The variety is being tested in different regions of Russia.

• berry weight 30-35 g;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Non-killing variety. Resistant to diseases that affect strawberries, strawberry mite. Excellent winter hardiness and drought resistance. Tolerates transportation well.

Flaws. Not revealed yet.

Torpedo

Characteristics of the variety. The bushes are medium-sized, semi-spreading. The adaptation is average. The first berries weigh up to 40 g, the last - 10 g, regular shape, dark red color. The pulp is dark red, dense, sweet and sour. The shape of the strawberry resembles a torpedo. For cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka region.

• yield 0.64 kg/m² (190 g per bush);
• berry weight 20 g;
• excellent taste (4.6);
• substance content: sugar, 6.6%, acid 1.3%, vitamin C 65 mg/%;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Suitable for transportation. Resistant to strawberry mite and freezing.

Flaws. Insufficient resistance to gray rot.

Queen

Description. The bushes are small, the foliage cap is medium.The first fruits are very large - up to 50 g, mass harvest 22-30 g, without a neck, with a wide rounded base, the color is dark red, almost burgundy. The pulp is red, sweet and sour, juicy, dense, with aroma. Suitable for cultivation in the Central region.

• yield 1.15 kg/m² (220 g per bush);
• berry weight 30 g;
• excellent taste (4.8);
• substance content: sugar 9%, acid 0.9%, vitamin C 76 mg/%;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. High drought and heat resistance. Good winter hardiness: without snow it can withstand frosts down to -15°C with virtually no damage. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws. There is a very big difference in the size of the first and last berries.

Elsanta

Description. A Dutch strawberry variety developed in the early 80s. The bushes are of medium height, erect, and form a sufficient number of tendrils. The mustache is thick. The first berries are large, mass-harvested - medium in size, regular “strawberry” shape, neckless, shiny. The pulp is dense, juicy, red, sweet and sour taste with aroma. Intended for cultivation in the Volga-Vyatka and North Caucasus regions.

• yield is highly dependent on weather conditions, on average 0.6 kg/m²;
• berry weight 13-17 g;
• excellent taste (4.7);
• substance content: sugar 7.2%, acid 0.78%, ascorbic acid 75.3 mg/%;
• dessert purpose.

Advantages. High winter hardiness, stable fruiting. Suitable for transportation, can be stored without spoiling for up to 3 days at room conditions.

Flaws. Not resistant to drought, yield is significantly affected by weather conditions.

Late varieties of strawberries

Late varieties bear fruit in mid-July.

Alpha

Description. One of the best late varieties of domestic selection for resistance to a complex of pests, diseases and adverse environmental factors. Suitable for those who make a lot of compotes, preserves, jam, etc. from strawberries. The bushes are medium-sized, with dense foliage. The mustache is thick and pinkish-green. The berries are regular in shape, red, shiny, without a neck. The pulp is dense, sweet and sour, juicy with aroma.

• berry weight 15 g;
• taste is satisfactory (3.8);
• substance content: sugar 5.9%, acid 1%, ascorbic acid 75 mg/%;
• technical purpose (for processing).

Advantages. Absolute resistance to everything that might threaten strawberries. Suitable for transportation over long distances. The best grade for processing.

Flaws. The berries have a mediocre taste, they are not very large.

Bereginya

Description. The bushes are medium-sized with a very dense head of foliage. There are many mustaches and they are pale red in color. The first berries are large (25 g), mass harvest - 14-16 g. The shape is blunt-conical, the color is orange-red, which makes them seem unripe, without a neck, with a shine. The pulp is red, juicy with aroma, dense.

• berry weight 14.1 g;
• sweet-sour taste (4.5);
• substance content: sugar 5.7%, acid 0.8%, ascorbic acid 79 mg/%;
• dining purpose.

Advantages. High heat resistance and drought resistance. Good winter hardiness. Practically not affected by diseases and pests. One of the best varieties in terms of vitamin C content. Refers to non-killing varieties.

Bounty

Description. Canadian very late variety of strawberry. The first berries are large (28-30 g), red, shiny, well-aligned. The pulp is loose, juicy, sweet and sour, with a pleasant strawberry aroma, dark red.A distinctive feature of the variety is the superficial location of the achenes.

• berry weight 20 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• dessert purpose.

Advantages. Strawberries are large and undemanding to agricultural technology. High taste qualities. Resistant to gray rot.

Flaws. It is severely affected by powdery mildew, sometimes even berries are affected.

Izaura

Description. A new high-yielding variety of Belgian selection. The bushes are strong, compact, with dark green leaves. The adaptation is average. The sockets are strong and powerful. The fruits are large, bright red, round-ovoid, glossy, well aligned. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour.

• the taste is excellent;
• dessert purpose.

Advantages. Strawberries can grow on heavy clay soils, are resistant to adverse factors and diseases, are unpretentious and undemanding in care. Suitable for transportation.

Flaws. In our conditions, it is not sufficiently winter-hardy and frost-resistant, although it tolerates not very cold winters with a small amount of thaw.

Carmen

Description. The variety was bred in Czechoslovakia. Medium late. The bushes are powerful, tall, with dense dark green foliage. The first fruits are large - 35-40 g, mass-harvested berries are smaller (15-20 g). The pulp is dark red, juicy, dense. The taste is sweet and sour. Gives stable yields.

• berry weight 15-17 g;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. Good quality berries at a time when the main varieties of strawberries have already passed away.

Flaws. Insufficient winter hardiness and drought resistance. There are a lot of lunges in spring.

Pandora

Description. Quite an old English variety. The bushes are compact, with dense foliage, and stand out on the plantation with their light green color. The whisker formation is moderate and produces few whiskers in hot weather.The berries are dark red, becoming dark cherry in color when fully ripe. The pulp is dark red, sweet and sour, juicy. The first fruits are flattened, weighing up to 40 g. Mass-harvested berries are round.

• berry weight 25-30 g;
• dessert taste;

Advantages. The best berry taste of all late varieties. Large strawberries. Resistant to powdery mildew. Flowers are not affected by spring frosts.

Flaws. Low winter hardiness, susceptible to gray rot and spotting. The bushes are covered for the winter.

Shelf

Description. A Dutch variety of strawberries, characterized by a very long fruiting period - 4-6 weeks. The berries run out only by the end of July. By the end of fruiting, the crushing of the berries is insignificant. The strawberry is medium-sized, with a neck, dark red, very attractive in appearance, just like in the picture. The pulp is juicy, sweet and sour, intense red, dense, with aroma. In dry summers, abundant watering is necessary.

• berry weight 19 g;
• the taste is excellent;
• universal purpose.

Advantages. The best strawberry in terms of taste. Resistant to powdery mildew, tolerates rainy summers and excess moisture in the soil.

Flaws. Not winter-hardy enough, not resistant to gray rot.

All modern strawberry varieties have a number of advantages that are revealed with proper care. If you imagine how much work, time, and effort was spent on developing a new variety, then you stop scolding varieties for imaginary or real shortcomings.

 

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