{"product_id":"strawberries","title":"Elan (F1) Strawberry Seed","description":"\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLatin Name\u003cbr\u003e\nFragaria x ananassa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDays To Maturity\u003cbr\u003e\n100-120 to fruit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLife Cycle\u003cbr\u003e\nPerennial\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHybrid Status\u003cbr\u003e\nHybrid (F1)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Features\u003cbr\u003e\nGreenhouse Performer Grows Well in Containers Edible Flowers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragaria spp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawberries prefer a sunny to partially shaded location and moist, well-drained soil, richly fertilized with compost or aged manure, and a pH between 6.5-6.8. Prepare beds 6-8 months ahead of planting to get good control over perennial weeds. Avoid fertilizing at time of planting; doing so may trigger tender top growth prone to cold injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING (SEEDS):\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the North, sow seeds in March or April; in the South, sow seeds mid-June to early July. Sow seeds thinly. Press seeds into a moist, soilless mix and keep moist until plants emerge in 2-3 weeks. 20-row flats or open flats with drainage are recommended. Keep soil temperature between 60°F (16°C) and 75°F (24°C), if possible. Transplant to plug trays or 1-1 1\/2\" apart in flats, then to larger pots or planters for retailing full-size plants: 1 plant\/3-4\" pot; 3-5 plants\/8\" pot. Transplant outdoors anytime, 1' apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING (PLANTS):\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 12-18\" apart in rows 3-4' apart. Some growers prefer to plant the crowns with closer spacing (5-9\" in-row spacing for single rows or staggered double rows with 10-20\" in-row spacing) and to remove all runners during the entire life span of the bed. Set plants with the roots straight down into the soil, making sure the middle of the crown is level with the top of the soil. Irrigate and keep free of weeds. In colder climates, mulch with straw in late fall when plants have started to go dormant to moderate freeze\/thaw cycles and heaving. Pull mulch aside in spring when plants start to grow. Mulch may be left in the aisles and around plants to keep the fruit clean and help suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the North, plants will set fruit from midsummer through October. In the South, plants will set fruit late winter through early June, pausing during the hottest summer months, and then resuming late August through October. Production and berry size may decline when temperatures are consistently above 85°F (29°C). Day-neutral plantings will remain optimally productive for up to two growing seasons once established or may be treated as an annual. Do not renovate day-neutral varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore unwashed berries at 32°F (0°C) for 3-7 days or freeze for long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNOTES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncourage the plant to put its energy into becoming established by removing all the flower buds for the first 6 weeks after setting out your plants. We also recommend that you remove all the runners during the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 plants\/100' row, or 14,520 plants\/acre at 12\" spacing, rows 3' apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-neutral strawberry for field or container.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"collapsible-details-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElan has a vigorous habit (many runners) and white flowers that produce medium-size, conical berries with intensely sweet flavor. Suitable for field, greenhouse, and container production. Produces fruit the first year and bears from June through frost. Grows best in Zones 5–8.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Flowers: Flowers add a mild, strawberry-like flavor if sprinkled on salads or when used as a garnish for drinks and desserts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket: 15 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvg. 52,250 seeds\/oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"kkseeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":53742875935034,"sku":"001-2","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":53742875967802,"sku":"001-2","price":23.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":53742876000570,"sku":"001-2","price":43.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":53742876033338,"sku":"001-2","price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":53742876066106,"sku":"001-2","price":183.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742876098874,"sku":"001-2","price":350.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742876131642,"sku":"001-2","price":1541.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9707\/9098\/files\/921__E8_8D_89_E8_8E_931-scaled.webp?v=1784199871","url":"https:\/\/kkseed.xyz\/products\/strawberries","provider":"kkseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}