Elan Strawberry Plants (Local Pickup Only - NO SHIPPING)

Embark on a delightful horticultural journey with the Elan strawberry plants, an heirloom variety esteemed for its luscious fruits and exceptional flavor. Known as fresas Elan in Spanish, this cultivar is celebrated for its rich history and delectable berries. Its deep red fruits promise a true taste of summer, bursting with sweet and slightly tart flavors. This variety stands out not only for its adaptability to various growing conditions, including ground gardens, raised beds, and containers, but also for its esteemed position as a favorite among strawberry enthusiasts.

Quick Facts:

• Sold: as single pots.
• Type: Heirloom Strawberry Plant (Fragaria x ananassa 'Elan')
• Fruit Color: Deep Red
• Ease of Growing: MODERATE
• Growing Method: Suitable for ground planting, raised beds, and containers. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with full sun exposure.
• Flavor Profile: Rich, sweet with a hint of tartness, embodying the distinctive strawberry flavor and aroma.
• Maturity: Early to Mid-Season
• Yield: High, with continuous harvesting possible in optimal conditions. A clumping type that focuses energy on fruit production.
• Planting Rate: Plant crowns 18 inches apart in rows spaced 2-3 feet apart. For containers, select pots at least 12 inches in diameter and 8 inches deep for each plant.

Renowned Characteristics: The Elan strawberry, celebrated for its exceptional flavor and productivity, is preferred by home gardeners and commercial fruit growers alike. This cultivar is a clumping type of strawberry that produces few to no runners, channeling its energy into producing a bounty of fruit rather than vegetative growth.

Growing and Care: This cultivar thrives in slightly acidic to neutral soil pH and requires consistent moisture, especially in containers. Mulching with straw or wood chips can help retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and keep fruits clean. Adequate spacing and crop rotation are key to preventing disease and ensuring healthy growth.

Harvesting: Elan strawberries are typically ready for harvest early to mid-season. The scarlet red fruits, known for their exquisite flavor and aroma, are best enjoyed fresh for a genuine strawberry experience.

Non-GMO Commitment: At Growing Farmers and The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.

Growing method: Grown using organic principles at The Farm on Central using conventionally grown plugs.

These are for local pickup only. We will NOT be shipping these this year.