Elan Strawberry Seeds

Fragaria vesca. Open Pollinated. Elan Strawberry. The plant produces excellent yields of juicy, bright red strawberries from seeds the very first year if started early enough in the spring. It has an intensely sweet flavor. This variety has many runners and white flowers. The flowers have a mild, strawberry-like flavor and can be sprinkled on salads or used as a garnish for drinks and desserts. It is a day neutral variety, which means it is not dependent on day length for flowering. Suitable for containers, rock gardens, and edging plants. Kids love them. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.

Seeds Per Pound: 1,500,000

Sunlight: Partial Shade

Planting Instructions: Sow seeds thinly in 8-10 weeks (in March or April) before the last frost. Sprinkle seeds thinly in soilless mix.. Press seeds into moist mix and keep moist until plants emerge in 2-3 weeks. Transplant to plug trays when true leaves emerge. 

Soil Facts: Apply mulch, grass clippings, straw, pine needles, or plastic around the base of the plant. Work the soil thoroughly before planting. They prefer moist soil. They grow best in nutrient-rich soil with a pH of 6–6.5.

Watering: Water at least 1 inch a week.

Germination: 14-21 days at 60°F to 75°F

Tips: Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.

Harvesting: When they are ready to harvest, they should be slightly firm to the touch, cut the berry off at the stem of the plant. Do not pull the berry from the stem to harvest it. Unwashed strawberries can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.