Raised from a cross between Gariguette and a selection with Mara des Bois in its pedigree, it is little surprise that this new French variety has outstanding flavour. The berries have a distinctive aroma and the flavour is incredibly sweet. The plants are heavy cropping and have good resistance to powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, crown rot and red core. In poor soils, some extra fertiliser during the growing season may be beneficial, use a liquid fertiliser at this stage for better uptake. When you buy strawberry plants, plant them as soon as you can during the spring. Bare root plants can be planted either in the spring or the autumn. How to make strawberry plants produce more fruit If you're planting into a basket, it's best to limit yourself to three or four strawberry plants in a 30cm (12in) basket. Add water-retaining granules and slow-release fertiliser into the compost before planting. Alpine strawberries like 'Mignonette' produce lots of very small and sweet berries from July through to September.

The massive berries that arise from this stunning new variety could be the largest strawberries ever and unlike some other 'king sized ' fruits they are simply bursting with flavour too. This is what an out of control strawberry bed looks like. Learn from our mistakes and don’t let this get out of hand! Ilan' cultivar has many large and unusual fruits, but it is the largest strawberry I have ever seen." - Dr. Nir Dai, ARO Stawberry breederALINTA STRAWBERRY Does well in colder climates, large sweet fruit, one of the more popular commercial varieties. The massive berriesthat arise from this stunning new variety could be the largest strawberries ever and unlike some other 'king-sized' fruits they are simply bursting with flavour too.

At the end of the season plants can be tidied up and any runners removed, these can be saved for next season. Problems and Tips If growing strawberries in pots or hanging baskets, feed them with a balanced fertiliser every two weeks during the growing season. When flowering begins, switch to a high-potash liquid fertiliser to encourage fruiting.Generally around 25 plants is sufficient, although even a few plants in a strawberry planter can provide some wonderful fruit. Strawberry plants need lots of space around them to grow and fruit well, so make sure plants are well-spaced and keep air circulating by removing any netting or covering that was protecting the fruit from the birds. Also keep the spaces between the plants free of weeds. How to produce new strawberry plants If you grow perpetual strawberries (also known as autumn-fruiting or ever-bearing, such as ‘Flamenco’), which crop later in the year, all you need do in summer is remove any dead leaves that appear. Do remember to pollinate indoor strawberries. To do this, lightly brush a soft paint brush around the central yellow part of each of the flowers. Also remember to feed your plants with a balanced fertiliser every two weeks until flowering begins, at which point you should switch to a high-potash liquid fertiliser for the best fruiting.

Some varieties of strawberry produce runners - stems with young strawberry plants along the length. Remove these as they appear so that the plant’s energy goes towards flowering and fruiting. That way, all the energy will be sent to the fruit on that plant. (What to do with these runners? Keep reading) Plant in a sunny and sheltered position in fertile, free-draining soil. Poor soil can be improved by adding compost or well-rotted manure prior to planting.If you want just a few plants but huge berries, snip these runners off! Yes, every single one of them. These Felco hand pruners are perfect for making clean cuts. If growing strawberries in pots or hanging baskets, feed them every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser. When flowering begins, switch to a high-potash liquid fertiliser to encourage good fruiting. Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location. Make sure you keep your strawberry plants well watered during hot, dry periods, and once they’ve finished fruiting, remove netting and mulch from around the plants to encourage air circulation and reduce the risk of pests making their homes there. How to make strawberry plants produce more fruit

Both the everbearing and the june-bearers will produce a great yield of berries. How to Plant Strawberries Strawberry plants require a sunny, sheltered position, and well-drained soil that has been improved with compost. Before planting, weed the area thoroughly – we recommend that you plant through plastic or a ground cover mulch to reduce the need for weeding in subsequent months. If planting into the ground, choose a different location to where you’ve grown them before to help prevent disease.Almost all new plants will benefit from rootgrow™ but there are a few exceptions: blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers & brassicas. It should be noted that using rootgrow™ on these plants will not harm them - it just won’t work.