Seascape Strawberry
Fragaria ananassa
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Fruiting Plants: Strawberry
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
This day-neutral has been highly successful for north eastern growers for summer and fall production. The plants have the potential to be the most productive of any day-neutral (everbearing).
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Early Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Traits
High Yields
Tolerance/Resistance
Disease Resistant, Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Acidic soil improves flowering and fruiting
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
10-10-10
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Fruiting
Micronutrients
Iron Supplement Recommended
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Self-fertile but benefits from cross-pollination
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring Division
Fruit and Pollination
Season
Summer
Bearing Type
Day-Neutral
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Characteristics
Sweet
Ploidy
Diploid
Brix Rating
11 Very Sweet
Pollination
Self-pollinating