Strawberry saplings Magnus (Magnus)

The late-ripening, non-repairing variety of garden strawberries (strawberries) Magnus was bred by Dutch breeders in 2017. The seedlings appeared on the Russian market only in 2019. Despite the fact that the yield of the variety in different climatic zones of the Russian Federation has not yet been fully studied, Magnus strawberries are predicted to have a strong place in the list of leaders in late-ripening varieties.

Description of variety

Magnus bushes are sprawling – up to 0.5 m in diameter, height – up to 35 cm, actively form a mustache. The leaves are light green. On the bush 4-5 strong peduncles are formed per season. The flowers are white   with abundant pollen. Due to the numerous fruits, the peduncle is bent, and the berries are stacked on the ground. So that the strawberries do not get dirty, they lay out a litter along the bushes.

Magnus fruits are the same size, wide conical shape, medium size (25-35 gr.), sweet with a slight sourness, fragrant. Weather conditions practically do not affect the taste of the berry. Due to the dense skin, strawberries do not crumple and do not flow, they lend themselves well to storage and transportation.

Magnus – universal variety of garden strawberries. It is suitable for commercial and private cultivation. Sells well on "fresh" market, processed into jams and preserves.

The yield of Magnus – up to 1 kg per bush. The variety is late-ripening, fruiting begins in the second half of July and lasts about a month – until the end of August. Strawberries are harvested when the berry season is over, so they can be sold at a higher price.

Planting and care

In general, the Dutchman Magnus is unpretentious in care, tolerates rainy weather and a short drought, but does not like the sun. Resistant to gray rot, fungal diseases of the root system and leaves, but defenseless against weevil and flower thrips. Frost resistance of a grade average – the plant can withstand temperatures up to –20°C, so shelter is required for the winter and during periods of frost.

Planting. Magnus strawberry seedlings are planted in the soil in spring (early May), early autumn or summer (July-August). Summer planting is most favorable, as young plants have time to take root and get stronger before the cold weather.

A bed for strawberries is prepared 2-4 weeks before planting, and for spring planting – since autumn.

Sunny, draft-protected areas with light fertile neutral soils are chosen for strawberries. Remove weeds, roots, plant debris from past plantings. Make organic fertilizers – humus or rotted manure, wood ash. The soil is dug up, leveled with a rake and left for 2-3 weeks.

Seedlings are planted in holes dug in a checkerboard pattern – density 1 well per 1 m². It is this form of planting recommended by the developer of the variety. So the large sprawling bushes of Magnus will develop freely, produce crops and grow mustaches in comfortable conditions.

Before planting, do not forget to moisten the bottom of the holes with warm water, and after – pour the bushes abundantly at the rate of 1 liter of warm water under the bush.

Irrigation. During the season, watering Magnus should be regular, but not excessive. Before fruiting, strawberries are watered 1 time in 7 days in moderate weather, in the heat at least 2 times a week. During the ripening of the berries, the frequency of watering is reduced so that the strawberries do not become watery.

Loosening and removing whiskers. After watering, the soil is loosened so that a crust that blocks air exchange does not form, weeds are removed. To save time on watering, loosening and weed control, the beds can be mulched. Mulch retains moisture, prevents weeds from developing and makes it easier to care for strawberries.

Usov Magnus gives a lot. They need to be thinned out periodically so that they do not pull nutrients from the soil and do not interfere with the development of the main bushes.

Feeding. In the spring, as soon as the soil thaws, nitrogen fertilizers and organic matter are added to it. During flowering, potassium-phosphorus complexes are introduced for the berry. At the end of the fruiting period, the soil is enriched with minerals and wood ash.

Preparing for winter. For the winter, strawberry beds are covered with coniferous spruce branches, sawdust or straw. Agrofabric is placed on the arcs, creating a greenhouse effect. In the spring, with the receding frosts, the winter mulch is removed. Dried leaves are removed from the bushes, nitrogen supplements are added to build up fresh green mass.

Preparations