Resembles Tristar strawberry in long fruiting season, but with a much larger fruit. Best flavored of the large fruited everbearing types. Albion Strawberry has very good disease resistance to phytopthora, verticillium and anthracnose.
ZONE: 5-9
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Soak roots in tepid water for several hours before planting. Full to 1/2 sun, balanced moisture, prefers slightly acidic soils. Eliminate grass competition in root zone. A mulch of pine needles can keep berries off soil, improve fruit quality and keep shallow roots moist. Top dress with compost yearly. Some growers will prune off 1st year flowers to allow plants to develop stronger root systems.
CHILL HOURS: Low: 300 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Very good: resistance to phytopthora, verticillium and anthracnose.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 9" x 6"
