Malwina

These fine plants came in great shape. They have well developed roots and are thriving already. I planted a half of the strawberries on the next day and the other half I planted a week after. I put the plants' roots in water and agri gell overnite before planting them. That half that was not planted right away started growing without soil and they were finally planted today. High quality plants. 100 % all alive even a week after not planting.

Galina
Home Grower
Zone 5
05/15/2024

Malwina produced reasonably well the first year after planting. The second year leaf spot was extensive and fruit, which was initially large and red, gradually became misshapen and ripe on only one side. Taste was disappointing. I will have to discard the entire set of plants and find another late-producing variety, as Malwina is not worth keeping.

Disappointed
Home Grower
Zone 5
07/21/2023

My experience (planted 2018) has been quite the opposite of the previous reviews. Malwina has been a vigorous, hardy, and absolutely delicious strawberry. The 25 plants have been prolific with runners and huge berries (golf ball size +). The only minor drawback I have found is shelf life is very limited. I wish I could share pics of my harvests. For soil, I planted them in a virgin, loam top soil that I believe is around pH 6.5 and this may have been part of the growing success.

SM
Home Grower
Zone 4
02/15/2021

This is my third attempt at growing this variety.The problem I have is some kind of leaf disease which weakens the planting. It appears in the form of brown spots on leaves.I am trying moving to new garden in soil currently under black plastic for a year.I will watch carefully and use soapshield as a preventive. I am giving it one more try because of its outstanding flavor and its ability to extend the season into July.

Jeff F
Home Grower
Zone 5
12/09/2019

Remember , malwina produce less runners than other varieties. In the home garden they could be planted staggered in a 3-4 foot wide row. That way you would get a fuller bed if you desire. We grow them at the standard matted row and they do fine. Probably one of the best tasting berries and no doubt the latest to ripen. I refer to them as the honeycrisp of the strawberry varieties. We can extend harvest well into July. We grow in the champlain valley in new york state

rich
Commercial Grower
Zone 4
12/27/2018

I got 25 Malwina plants in hopes of extending the strawberry season. 2018 was my first year to harvest them. I only got 3/4 gallon from one picking and no more. I will keep them one more season to see if they do better but I am not happy. I have two other varieties that are doing great. I have been growing strawberries for the last 65 years and Malwina is the worst I have grown. The plants look good. I would rate Marwing strawbrries zero

James H
Home Grower
Zone 6
10/27/2018