A great mid-season Dutch variety that produces a lot of glossy, orange-red fruit with a delicious sweet flavour. Elsanta strawberries, a supermarket favourite, have a long storage life and are less prone to bruising than many other varieties. The juicy berries are available from mid-June to mid-July and are ideal for making your own jams or freezing to enjoy when they are out of season. Height: 20cm (8″). Spread: 30cm (12″).
Growing Information
Plant strawberry plants in autumn or late spring in a sheltered, sunny position in well manured, free draining soil. Plant strawberry runners every 45cm (18″) in rows spaced at 75cm (30″) apart. Spread out their roots and place them in the soil at a level where the crown of the plant is just poking above the surface. Avoid planting them too deeply as this may cause them to rot. Alternatively try growing strawberry plants in hanging baskets or in specially designed strawberry planters for the patio.
