Cultivation of sweet berries in the northern regions is a difficult, but quite feasible business. In this article you can find a list of frost-resistant varieties of strawberries, which will be able not only to successfully overwinter, but also to please you with a bountiful and multiple harvest.
Amulet
This is a dessert variety, its berries have a rich sweet taste. Treats early ripe grades, not remontantny, fructification no more than once a season. The berries are medium in size, have a conical shape, their average weight is 30-35 grams. With the right care from a strawberry bush, you can collect a couple of kilograms of bright red, fragrant and very tasty fruits. Strawberry varieties "Amulet" under the force to cope with winter frosts and rapid temperature changes, as well as fungal diseases. 
One of the advantages of this variety of strawberries - resistance to strawberry mites, which bring a lot of trouble to gardeners. Most often, the strawberry variety "Amulet" is used for fresh consumption, but it is also possible to freeze and store berries in the freezer without loss of taste. This variety tolerates transportation, for example, for further sale - the strawberry does not let the juice in and retains its shape well.
Plant on your site such delicious strawberry varieties as: "Queen Elizabeth", "Elsanta", "Marshal", "Asia", "Albion", "Malvina", "Masha", "Tsarina", "Russian Size", " Festival, Kimberly and Lord.
Alexandrina
This strawberry mid-ripening - eat the first berries at the end of July. Ripe fruits are small - 10-20 grams, each subsequent ovary shrink. The shape is rounded, the color is red, if the berries are left to ripen on the bush, they become dark cherry color. Bushes are large, with developed foliage, on the leaves are clearly visible veinlets. Strawberries have good frost resistance, but do not tolerate the lack of watering in the summer heat. When it is grown on the site, excessive soil moisture should be avoided and good air circulation should be ensured. 
It is these shortcomings in the care that make this type of strawberry susceptible to fungal diseases. This variety of strawberry is in great demand among gardeners. First of all, due to the ease of germination - "Alexandrina" well sprouts during reproduction by seeds. The sweet taste of the fruit makes the berry suitable for consumption both immediately after its collection and after heat treatment.
Did you know? In the greenhouses available growing interesting varieties of strawberries - Pineberry. These fruits white or orange have a pronounced taste of pineapple!
Borovitskaya
This strawberry belongs to late ripening varieties. Sprawling bushes, with lots of leaves. Fruits collected in the first harvest, medium size - 30-40 grams, in subsequent times - the berries are much smaller. Their shape is round, the pulp is juicy and dense, the taste qualities are at a good level. Strawberry "Borovitskaya" tolerates soil freezing, but late periods of fruiting in early winter conditions significantly reduce the total amount of crop that can be harvested in regions with warmer climates. 
Darenka
This type of strawberry is maturing at the end of May, so it can be found on the shelves in stores one of the first. Bushes are upright, leaves spreading, large sizes, slightly shriveled. Fruits are bright red, round shape, their average weight is 7-9 grams. The taste is sweet and sour, the aroma persists for a long time after collection. Harvest is suitable for making compotes, preserves and freezing. 
Marshmallow
Variety "Zephyr" was bred under the strict guidance of Danish breeders. Its fruits are of rich red color, weight is not less than 50 grams, and their size does not become shallow during subsequent ripening. With one bush you can collect at least a kilogram per season. Sprawling bush, with strong stems that do not fall to the ground under the weight of berries. High yields need to be maintained with organic fertilizers. 
This variety of strawberries is resistant to winter frosts and summer droughts; fungal diseases are also not afraid of it. Bright, sweet and fragrant fruits tolerate transportation, so this variety is often grown for the purpose of its further sale. Strawberries are not deformed during freezing and heat treatment.
If you have a small plot, you can build a pyramid bed or vertical bed for growing strawberries.
Kama
This early-ripening strawberry - the first fruits begin to ripen in mid-May, and in greenhouse growing conditions - in April. Berry bushes are compact, with large flower stalks under the leaves. Fruits of a rich red color, in the shape of a rounded triangle, the yield is good - on one bush you can grow more than a kilogram of sweet berries, in the first crop their weight is 50-65 grams, in the next - the size somewhat decreases, but not less than 30-40 grams 
The plant is unpretentious in the care, resistant to frost and drought, as well as to the defeat of gray rot. Strawberries are suitable for commercial cultivation due to excellent taste, dense pulp and ability to retain shape during transportation.
Important! When growing strawberries, remember that any variety needs to be transplanted into new beds every 3-4 years. It is best to plant it in places where legumes, parsley and potatoes were grown before.
Maryshka
This variety is the result of the work of Czech breeders. "Maryshka" is a medium-early variety, but at the same time, if you cover it with a film in early spring, the first crop can be ripened by the end of May. Berries of large sizes, up to 50-60 gr. and, importantly, in the subsequent harvest the fruits do not become shallow. The fruits of this variety are bright red in color and have a strong aroma, their shape depends on how tightly the berries grow on the shoot. Fans of the "Maryshki" note the ease of picking fruits - they grow on top of the leaves, and their large size does not lose sight of any strawberries. 
With one bush can collect up to a kilogram of berries. Due to the small "dry" pulp - fruits are transported without damage. The variety tolerates frost, drought and many strawberry diseases, among which are leaf rot and leaf spot. "Maryshka" suitable for use in fresh and frozen species, as well as for canning and baking.
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Omsk early
From the name of this variety it is already becoming clear that this is an early ripe variety - the first fruiting begins in mid-May. The berries are red and slightly flattened, their weight rarely exceeds 10 grams. It should be noted pronounced sweet aroma that persists in the fruit even some time after their collection. In taste prevails light acidity. Fruiting is stable throughout the summer season. 
On the bushes grows many leaves that hide the little strawberries. This variety is resistant to severe frosts and some "strawberry" diseases - leafy spotting and various fungi. It should also be noted immunity to strawberry mite. "Omsk Early" is suitable for fresh consumption, but in a processed form, its berries acquire a richer flavor.
Strawberries can be affected by brown spot, fusarium and verticillous wilt.
Pavlovchanka
Strawberry variety "Pavlovchanka" is ready for harvest in early June - this is an early ripe variety. The berries are round-oval forms, not large - 25 gr., While the subsequent harvest is much smaller. The color is deep red or dark pink, sour taste prevails in taste, it should be noted that the collected strawberries exude a pleasant sweet strawberry flavor. This variety tolerates winter frosts, but is sensitive to the lack of moisture during watering. 
Of the diseases most often suffer from lesions with rot and leaf spot. The variety "Pavlovchanka" is rarely found on the shelves in stores - its small size cannot compete with large berries of other strawberry varieties, however, this type is popular in home gardening - fragrant fruits are suitable for jam, stewed fruit, and also for eating directly from the garden.
Did you know? For many centuries in France, there is a tradition to present strawberry and cream soup to the newlyweds. The fact is that this berry is a natural aphrodisiac, it is believed that eating it can increase sexual desire, as well as increase the chances of conceiving a child.
First grader
To obtain this variety, breeders used two types of garden strawberries - "Fairy" and "Torpedo". Shrubs "First Grader" sprawling and erect, with well-developed leaves. It should be noted decorative appearance of its flowers - petals of pale pink color with wavy edges, something like petals of violets. Fruits are large - in the first harvest their weight can reach 35-40 grams, in subsequent fruiting (and they can be up to 6 times) the weight decreases to 7-15 grams. 
Productivity is high and stable throughout the summer season. The "first grader" is resistant to frost, drought, and disease. But fans of this variety point out that in rainy and cool summers the infection of the bushes with gray rot is possible. Growing strawberries should be given more time to preventive treatment of plants and the creation of optimal conditions for its proper growth. Fruits are sweet, with juicy and dense pulp, which allows to transport the harvested crop over long distances.
Plant strawberries in autumn and spring.
Tanya
This is a remontant variety of strawberries of medium ripening period. Shrubs "Tanya" sprawling with strong leaves, which hides small fruits weighing up to 15 grams. Their shape is rounded, with a blunt end. It should be noted the good resistance of strawberries not only to frost, but also to droughts. A good yield "Tanya" shows in the first two years, after - a transfer to a new place is required. Strawberries taste sweet-sour and fragrant, suitable for consumption both in fresh form and after heat treatment. 
Mascot
This is a type of strawberry with medium-late ripening. The first fruits can eat at the end of July. The variety is semi-repair, which means the possibility of re-ovary of the fruit, usually - in the fall. The weight of the first berries is 10–25 g., The yield is average; from one bush you can collect no more than a kilogram of oval-shaped strawberries, slightly flattened on the sides and on top. The bush is compact, with the developed foliage of a gray shade. The variety tolerates frost and drought. Most often, "Talisman" can be found in private gardens and suburban areas, for sale it is practically not grown. Sweet and fragrant fruits perfectly show their taste in both fresh and processed form.
Torpedo
This strawberry belongs to mid-season non-repair types. Fruits "Torpedo" medium size, their weight does not exceed 10-15 grams, the pulp is dense and juicy, with a pronounced acid in taste. Shrubs neat, medium size, the leaves are small, dark green in color. The shape of the fruit is elongated, oval. Variety "Torpedo" of universal value and suitable for use both fresh, and after freezing or heat treatment. 
Important! After planting in open ground do not forget about mulching the soil around the bushes. This procedure increases the resistance to pests and diseases, and also contributes to the enhanced growth of young strawberries.
Festival Chamomile
This is a mid-season look, the first berries are ready to be harvested in mid-June. It belongs to remontant varieties, but with each new crop the strawberries become shallow. However, the berries grow in large sizes - up to 40 grams. They are saturated red and oval. The flesh is juicy, with light sourness. If you give the berries a couple of days to ripen, then their taste from this will become sweeter. 
The variety "Festival Chamomile" is distinguished by good frost resistance and immunity to many "strawberry" diseases, including leaf spot and powdery mildew. Gardeners love this variety for its unpretentious care and the ability to bear fruit throughout the garden season. Berries keep their shape well during transportation and canning.
Strawberries can also be grown at home, in a greenhouse, and without soil.
Fairy
Strawberry "Fairy" begins to bear fruit from mid-June, the first fruits are large, their weight does not exceed 35-40 grams, but with each new harvest they become shallow. The shape of the fruit is round, the flesh is dense and juicy, saturated red color. Taste is sweet, aroma weakly expressed. Despite its small size, "Fairy" has a high yield, with proper care, you can collect up to one and a half kilograms of berries. Bushes and leaves are compact and do not require special care. The variety is considered to be frost-resistant and is able to survive the winter frost up to - 25 ° C. 
In addition to eating directly from the garden, berries are used to make jams, marmalades, stewed fruit, as well as for freezing. Now you know that choosing the right variety in accordance with the climatic conditions in the region, you can grow in your garden "queen of berries" - sweet and fragrant strawberries. Proper care of the berries and compliance with the rules of agrotechnics when planting and growing will increase your chances of success.
