Improving the technology of strawberry production in the conditions of the forest-steppe of Western Siberia

Garden strawberries are widespread in all regions of our country, the culture itself is very interesting among agricultural specialists, as well as among amateur gardeners. It is one of the most profitable garden crops. Garden strawberries have many advantages, their berries contain a lot of ascorbic acid, biologically active substances, have the necessary medicinal, as well as high dietary properties. Despite its widespread distribution and a huge selection of varieties, a good harvest can not always be obtained. The main reason for this is poor scientific and technical support, natural and climatic factors and the lack of high-quality planting material. This paper presents the results of studies on the production of planting material for large-fruited garden strawberries, plant survival, formation of vegetative mass and overwintering. As a result of the study, it was found that the soil and climatic conditions of the forest-steppe of Western Siberia in terms of the arrival of photosynthetically active radiation and the sum of active temperatures are sufficient for the growth and formation of the yield of garden strawberries. At the same time, the survival rate of strawberry plants strongly depends on the conditions of the year, when the difference is more than 20%. In addition, it has been proven that the most optimal technology is the production of seedlings with a closed root system in 0.5 l pots. The Orlets and Solnechnaya varieties can be recommended for production in Western Siberia according to the parameters studied.