When choosing strawberries for a summer residence, gardeners focus on:

  • on the yield of the variety;
  • the size of the berries;
  • terms of ripening of fruits.

Summer residents prefer large-fruited and high-yield varieties. These parameters correspond to the Roxana strawberry, which is also suitable for cultivation on an industrial scale.

A bit of history

Roxana's withdrawal dates back to the end of the last century. The originators of the variety are breeders of the New Fruits enterprise from Italy. The cultivation and testing of Roxana was carried out in the fields of the company, which is located near Cesene. Since 2001, strawberries have been available on the market. During this period, Russian gardeners appreciated the yield and taste of Roxana.

Description and characteristics of the variety

Strawberry Evie 2 - variety description

The culture belongs to the mid-late universal varieties.

Distinctive features of Roxana berry bushes:

  • compact size;
  • power;
  • average leafiness.

Erect plants have elongated peduncles. In the first season, 1 or 2 flowers bloom during fruiting, which has a positive effect on the size of the fruit. The berries are larger in comparison to the following harvest seasons.

Roxana strawberry is transportable, retains excellent presentation and taste of berries.

Roxana strawberry

Mustache formation is moderate - nutrients are spent on the formation and ripening of berries. Developed rosettes are a feature of Roxanne.

Roxana strawberry is characterized by:

  1. Large cone-shaped fruits.
  2. The berry weight is determined by the age of the strawberry. At the beginning of fruiting, they weigh from 25 to 35 g. In the following years, there is an increase in fruits on the bush, but the berry weight decreases to 22 g.
  3. Roxana's color is intense red or red. It is influenced by the level of lighting of the site, adherence to agricultural practices and nature.
  4. Smooth skin has a matte sheen and achenes that are located on the surface.
  5. Strawberry pulp has medium density, juiciness, dessert flavor and rich aroma.
  6. The strawberries are suitable for growing for sale on farms.
  7. Preservation of taste without loss of quality for a long time. Roxanne's not harvested on time is not a reason for frustration. For about two weeks, ripe berries are able to stay on the bushes without losing their appearance and aromatic taste.

On a note. Rekson is a remontant variety, the frequency of strawberry fruiting is 3-4 times per season.

The main difference between culture is the predisposition of fruits to change shape during development. Initially, the berries have a cone shape, for which bifurcation is typical with intensive growth and the formation of small tubercles on the crown of the fruit.

Agricultural technology of cultivation

Planting or transplanting a variety of strawberries is possible both in spring and autumn. It is preferable to plant Roxana bushes in the second or third decade of August. Young plants quickly take root, easily adapt to new weather conditions, and next summer they delight with a generous harvest of delicious berries.

Roxana is planted at the beginning of the spring season, after snowmelt and when the soil warms up to + 15 ... + 18 ˚С. A sunlit planting area is suitable. Slight elevation of the beds is encouraged. Ground requirement:

  • looseness;
  • fertility;
  • low or neutral acidity;
  • slight shading.

The soil for planting strawberry seedlings is prepared ahead of time. They feed the land at least 14 days before planting Roxana.A berry crop grows well on the ground, into which humus, humus or mineral fertilizers are applied.

Humus

Landing

Strawberry Bereginya

Planting strawberry bushes is carried out when it is warm outside, preferably in the evening. In hot conditions, the planting of Roxana will have to be postponed for a couple of days or the planted plants should be shaded for 2-3 days.

They adhere to the rules when landing Roxanne:

  1. In the prepared area, pits are made to a depth of 12 to 15 cm.The interval between crops is 30-35 cm.
  2. The seedling is placed in an upright position in the hole and the roots are carefully straightened.
  3. Carefully cover the root system with soil, equalize the hole.
  4. The berry plantations are watered with lukewarm water.

After planting, the strawberry plot requires regular watering with settled water when the soil dries out.

Care

Strawberry Bogota

Roxanne won't need extra care and attention. It is useful to provide strawberries with care, which consists of standard procedures:

  • correct watering;
  • weeding;
  • pruning in the spring;
  • loosening;
  • feeding.

Watering

Watering strawberries

Water when the soil dries up. Watering depends on weather conditions. It is advisable to water the plants by drip in the morning and evening. Features of watering Roxana:

  • regularity, especially in the flowering phase;
  • water consumption per 1 m2 - 10 l;
  • flowering and ripening of berries - watering at the root;
  • use of settled liquid.

Pruning

With the beginning of the spring season, the following manipulations are carried out:

  • rake out the fallen leaves, remove last year's peduncles;
  • when cutting, a small core with green leaves is left on the Roxana bushes;
  • cut strawberry stalks are destroyed to avoid the spread of pests and diseases.

Fallen leaves need to be removed

Disease prevention

Roxana is a variety resistant to some phyto-diseases and is not affected by most harmful insects. For prevention, crops are treated with the arrival of spring when the air warms up to + 10 ... + 15 …С. Apply:

  • popular biological products: Fitosporin, Phytocide;
  • insecticides for the fight against parasites: Aktofit, Aktellik, are treated against strawberry mites and thrips, aphids;
  • spraying strawberries a maximum of 3 times with Bordeaux mixture or other products containing copper.

Fertilizer

At the beginning of the growing season, strawberries require nitrogen, which provides intensive growth and development of the green mass of plants. During the season, several nitrogen-containing dressings are applied: when watering or in bulk fertilizer into the soil.

When feeding strawberries, together with watering, a solution is prepared, which consists of ammonium nitrate (20 g) per bucket of water (10 l).

Ammonium nitrate

Loosening

They loosen the strawberry beds to get rid of weeds and increase the aeration of the soil.

The operation is carried out carefully so as not to damage the bushes due to the close occurrence of the root system to the soil. In addition, the constant loosening of Roxana helps to retain moisture in the ground, which has accumulated over the winter.

They sprinkle all the plants, trying not to sprinkle the core of the Roxanne bush with soil.

Attention! To eliminate weeds, it is advised to plant mustard in the aisles of strawberries. Alternatively, planting crops on a covering material is suitable.

Shelter

Snowless winters and severe frosts have a detrimental effect on strawberries. For plant protection, it is appropriate:

  • shelter with spruce legs;
  • agrofiber;
  • snow shields.

Reduced yield

Sometimes the effort and care does not lead to a large strawberry harvest. Decline yield Roxanne is causing:

  • thickening of plantings;
  • untimely watering;
  • exceeding the dose of dressings;
  • non-observance of agrotechnical methods: pruning, weeding, loosening;
  • incorrect transplantation of old crops.

Cooking applications

Roxanne berries are widely used to:

  • cook compote, jelly, fruit drink in the summer;
  • enjoy dairy drinks: smoothies and yoghurts, ice cream and cocktails;
  • prepare jam and confiture for the winter;
  • stuffing baked goods: cakes, pies, for dumplings and desserts;
  • dry;
  • freeze whole and crushed fruits;
  • prepare liqueurs and liqueurs, tinctures and other spirits.

Roxana's scope of application is wide. Everybody will love a cup of hot tea with fresh strawberries in the cold.

Strawberry

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The advantages of Roxanne strawberries include:

  • high yield - up to 90 kg from 1 are;
  • uniform ripening of berries;
  • good access when collecting fruits;
  • immunity to powdery mildew and gray mold;
  • a decrease in air and ground temperature, illumination do not affect the characteristics of Roxana.

Minuses:

  • a decrease in the weight of fruits and the yield of Roxanne when cultivated for more than 3 years in a row on one site;
  • medium cold hardiness;
  • unsuitable for cultivation in areas with a harsh climate and a lack of snow in winter;
  • susceptibility to anthracnose.

The description of the Roxana strawberry variety will allow summer residents to get a good harvest during cultivation and pleasure from fragrant berries.