Strawberry 'Éclair' Junebearing - Degroot

Strawberry ‘Éclair’ Junebearing
‘Éclair’ is an excellent Strawberry selection. This gourmet berry is creating quite a stir at farmer’s markets along the west coast and preliminary trials across the nation are drawing raves as well. Fragrant, sweet, and juicy, with hints of raspberry and citrus, it should become the berry-of-choice for discriminating strawberry connoisseurs. Its unique taste is quickly becoming a favorite of those who have tasted it!! This “short day” or “Junebearing” variety has early season productivity of med-large, wedge shaped, extremely sweet berries, with medium firm flesh. The variety is resistant or very tolerant of garden soil diseases. With parent stock consisting of both “Junebearing” and “everbearing” varieties, it will produce fruit longer in to the season than ‘Sequoia’ and other “Junebearing” varieties.
Strawberries are high in Ellagic acid, shown to help prevent cancer & heart disease. Fresh strawberries are very high in fiber and very low in calories and they contain more vitamin C by weight than oranges or grapefruit.
To enjoy fresh, juicy strawberries from your own garden, begin by setting plants out as early as possible in the spring. Spade the soil deeply and set the plants in double or triple rows. Strawberries also do well planted in containers.
Runners should be removed as well as the first flush of flowers so plants can direct energy into establishing a strong root system. For winter protection, cover plants with straw or leaves after the temperature has fallen to about 20° F. Remove covering in the spring once growth begins. The bed should be replaced after two years as quality and yield begin to decrease.
Junebearing
Heat tolerant
Adaptable
Includes 1 pot tag per every 10 plants for bulk strawberries
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Bulk
ST190BAG
Strawberry 'Éclair' Junebearing
100
69
$26.00
Plant Details +
Botanical
Fragaria 'Éclair'
Cultivator Type
Junebearer
Size
#1
Height
6-8"
Spacing
12-18"
Hardiness
Zones 5-10
Exposure
Full sun
Foliage
Green
Fruit
Brilliant-red, long to flattish wedge
Harvest
Semi-early season
Planting/Care Instructions +
Planting Instructions: Soak plants in water a few minutes before planting. May be planted in any well-drained soil. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is level with the soil surface and water thoroughly. Apply fertilizer after growth begins.
Remove runners for best fruit production. Grow in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers organically rich, sandy loams. Strawberries are a high maintenance fruit crop which can be grown all over the United States.
Pests or Diseases: The variety is resistant or very tolerant of garden soil diseases.