Loran; F1

Season Overview

Description

Loran is an F1 hybrid variety and is ideal for harvesting your own strawberries on the balcony or patio. The plant grows slightly overhanging and is ideal for planting in hanging baskets or containers. Early-bearing variety with compact growth, therefore also very suitable for planting in smaller gardens. The fruits are dark red, sweet and aromatic. Its white flowers are also a beautiful sight and are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies. Self-pollinating + everbearing. Winter hardy.

Growing tips

To grow strawberries in the garden, you can either plant purchased young plants or take cuttings from existing plants. These are formed on long shoots, so-called stolons. The best planting time is July/August, so the plant has enough time to grow strong for a good harvest the following year. Propagation by seeds is also possible; these are located on the outside of the so-called aggregate nut fruit. During growth and in dry weather (especially during fruiting), strawberries need plenty of water. From May onwards, you can spread straw as mulch between the plants to protect them from moisture and gray mould and to keep weeds at bay.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

20 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

0 cm