Charlotte Strawberry - Fragaria x ananassa 'Charlotte'

Savour the ultimate garden treat with the 'Charlotte' strawberry. Renowned for its intoxicating aroma reminiscent of wild strawberries, this everbearing variety is a top favourite among Canadian gardeners. Grow a vigorous and productive plant that delivers sweet, firm, bright red berries from late June until the first autumn frosts.

Characteristics and Flavour Profile

• Taste and Texture: The fruit stands out with high sugar content and very low acidity. The flesh is firm, juicy, and gives off an irresistible woody aroma.
• Fruiting: An everbearing variety, it produces a heavy crop in June followed by successive waves throughout the summer.
• Foliage: Beautiful dark green, dense, and glossy foliage that provides good protection for the berries from direct sun.
• Dimensions: Reaches approximately 25 to 30 cm in height with a spread of 30 to 40 cm.
• Hardiness: Very hardy (Zone 3), surviving harsh winters remarkably well with minimal protection.
• Resistance: Naturally resistant to foliage diseases and powdery mildew.

Usage: Beauty and Productivity

• Vegetable Gardens and Borders: Creates beautiful edible borders along paths or in raised beds.
• Container Gardening: Ideal for pots and window boxes on balconies due to its compact habit.
• Consumption: Exceptional for fresh eating, fruit salads, or topping fine desserts where its wild strawberry aroma can truly shine.

Maintenance and Fertilization

• Watering: Requires regular watering to keep the soil moist. Avoid wetting the foliage to prevent fungal diseases.
• Fertilization: To support continuous production, apply a natural potassium-rich fertilizer every 15 days during the fruiting season.
• Cleaning: Remove runners to focus the plant's energy on producing large, high-quality berries.
• Winter Protection: In the ground, cover plants with a clean straw mulch once the ground has frozen.