Strawberry 'Elan'

Thinking of Wimbledon, Henley and Royal ascot, strawberries are a staple food for the British summer. We are able to offer a range of varieties that are suitable for planting out either in the soil or in hanging baskets and patio pots.

Each variety has a different sweetness level, this is measured by a Brix value, the higher the level, the sweeter the fruit. When the plants came into the nursery, the greenness and vigour of the plants really hits you, they are a joy to grow.

Elan is a vigorous plant, benefitting from long study flower trusses. It produces white flowers which develop into large bright red fruits throughout the summer.  Fruit weight ranges from 12 to 22 grams, and each plant has a yield potential of between 750 to 1000 grams weight of fruit.

The fruit has a delicate sweet flavour with a high level of Vitamin c content. Final plant height when mature is about 30cm.

Management of the crop is important, they will need to be watered regularly, and fed regularly, to get the best out of the plant. Don’t over water, as this can be as damaging as under watering. If planting in soil, a free draining loam soil, with plenty of organic matter will allow the plant to grow to its best potential.

Brix Value: 10-13.