Elsanta Strawberry Plants
The Highlights
- Vigorous dark green plants produce large orange-red aromatic fruit
- Outstanding flavour when picked from mid-June to mid-July
- Perfect for patio pots or grown straight in the garden
- Ideal for jam making and desserts
- A supermarket favourite due to its excellent storage qualities, size of fruit and less prone to bruising than many other varieties
- A great choice for the home grower due to its delicious taste and ability to grow under most conditions
The Highlights
- Vigorous dark green plants produce large orange-red aromatic fruit
- Outstanding flavour when picked from mid-June to mid-July
- Perfect for patio pots or grown straight in the garden
- Ideal for jam making and desserts
- A supermarket favourite due to its excellent storage qualities, size of fruit and less prone to bruising than many other varieties
- A great choice for the home grower due to its delicious taste and ability to grow under most conditions
Care Guide
Water Regularly in Summer
Water frequently while new plants are establishing. Also water during dry periods in the growing season. Try to avoid wetting crowns and fruit as this can promote disease
Full sun
Position in Full Sun (6h+)
Fertile, well-drained soil
Avoid areas prone to frost and soils that have previously grown potatoes, chrysanthemums, or tomatoes because they are all prone to the disease verticillium wilt
Prune Regularly
If your Strawberry plant is planted in late summer, remove the flowers in the first year to encourage fruiting next year. After harvesting, remove old leaves but leave the crown and new leaves untouched to allow sunlight into the centre of your plant
For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page
Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower