The Albion Strawberry is known for it’s very large fruit. Fruit is mostly conical, very firm and red in color. It’s flavor is very good for a day-neutral and is sweet and pleasant. It is a high yielding cultivar with robust runners and stalks. Resist verticillium wilt, phytophthora crown rot and some resistance to anthracnose crown rot. Bundle of 25 bare root plants
Latin Name: Fragaria x ananassa
Site and Soil: Strawberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Rootstock Description:
Pollination Requirements: Strawberries are self fertile.
Hardiness:
Bearing Age: 1st year after planting
Size at Maturity: 6-8″ in height.
Bloom Time: March – late summer
Ripening Time: June-October
Yield: 1 pint
Pests & Diseases: Strawberries are not bothered by insect pests or diseases. Use straw mulch to keep berries off of soil and to deter slugs.
USDA Zone: 3-9
Sunset Western Zone: A1-A3, 1-24, H1, H2
Sunset Northeast Zone: 31, 32, 34-45