The strawberry season invites you to nibble. We have therefore selected the five sweetest strawberry varieties for you.
The small red strawberry (Fragaria) is not only very popular, but also very diverse: there are now over 1,000 different strawberry varieties, from meadow strawberries to the smaller strawberries of the month to climbing strawberries . It is not only possible to differentiate between early, medium and late maturing varieties, but also one-time and multiple-bearing varieties. The decisive factor for many strawberry lovers, however, is above all the aroma. But here too there are clear differences. The particularly sweet varieties are particularly suitable for processing into cakes and desserts or jam. There is a wide variety of different strawberry varieties. We would like to introduce you to the five sweetest varieties below.
1. Elvira
'Elvira' is one of the early-ripening varieties and bears large, juicy and sweet fruits. They are orange-red to red, their flesh is medium-firm to firm. Although the plant does not make any demands on the soil, it is less suitable for locations prone to late frost. If you want to process this variety, you should also note that it is difficult to freeze.
2. Corona
This strawberry variety is very productive, its medium-sized to large fruits have a strong red to dark red colour. The flesh of 'Korona' is medium firm to firm and has a more mediocre sweet aroma. It is also suitable for heavy soils, but is more susceptible to disease.
3. Honeyye
Even though this variety is one of the early ripe ones, it is worth waiting until fully ripe for a very good, sweet taste. 'Honeoye' is very productive and boasts large, dark red fruits. Due to its late flowering, it is also suitable for locations at risk of frost.
4. Senga Sengana
It is one of the best-selling strawberry varieties because its fruits are very aromatic, sweet and dark red. In addition, the 'Senga Sengana' offers a high and regular yield. It is easy to process, as the cup with the cone can be easily detached from the fruit and it is also suitable for freezing. She prefers rather light anddry soil.
5. Kitty Schindler
'Mieze Schindler' is one of the oldest strawberry varieties: It was bred almost 100 years ago and has now become a popular variety. It bears very small but very sweet and aromatic fruits that are best eaten immediately. It also has low soil requirements but needs a co-flowering pollinator nearby such as 'Senga Sengana'.
If you want to learn more about the variety of strawberry varieties, you will find a detailed overview here.
In order for your strawberries to be able to develop their sweet taste, they need enough nutrients. It is therefore best to work a primarily organic organic fertilizer such as our Plantura organic tomato fertilizer into the soil when planting. This is perfect for strawberries as the increased potassium content helps ensure a bountiful harvest.