Fragaria Fort Laramie (Everbearing Strawberry)
Fragaria ‘Fort Laramie’ (Everbearing Strawberry) produces a first crop in spring and another one in late summer or fall. Five-petaled white flowers adorned with yellow centers give way to firm, bright red, juicy berries rich with an exceptional aroma. A great choice for fresh eating or processing. This variety enjoys good disease resistance.
Fragaria 'Fort Laramie' (Everbearing Strawberry) produces a first crop in spring and another one in late summer or fall. Under ideal conditions, it is possible to produce three berry harvests. Five-petaled white flowers adorned with yellow centers give way to firm, bright red, juicy berries rich with an exceptional aroma. A great choice for fresh eating or processing. This variety produces flowers, berries, and runners simultaneously and enjoys good disease resistance. May remain evergreen in frost-free areas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Fruit |
| Plant Family | Fragaria – Strawberries |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Late)Fall |
| Height | 6" – 9" (15cm – 22cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | High |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Patio and Containers |