Strawberry Loran

Compact growth and early bearing make Strawberry Loran perfect for growing in a hanging basket or a patio pot. ‘Loran’ doesn’t produce as many runners as some varieties so it’s a good choice for small garden spaces. This is an everbearing variety that will produce sweet fruits all season. Pick fruits as soon as they ripen since strawberries are a favorite for birds and slugs. Strawberries are delicious in pies, tarts, jams, and preserves or served as a delicious dessert. Plant Strawberry Loran in full sun and protect flowers from frost in early spring. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the growing season as moisture is the key to plump, fully-formed berries. Mulch soil to reduce water evaporation.

Site: Open, but sheltered

Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun
Pick: Early to late July
Keep: Will keep for several days
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Self-fertile
Uses: Eating and preserving
Height: 1’ (30cm) Spread 1’ (30cm)

How to use Strawberry Loran: You can enjoy the sweet fruits directly, use them in pies, tarts, jams, and preserves, or serve them as a dessert. Care tips: Plant it in full sun. Protect the flowers from early spring frost. Keep the soil constantly moist throughout the growing season and mulch the soil to reduce water evaporation. Pick the fruits as soon as they ripen as they’re popular among birds and slugs. It’s suitable for hanging baskets or patio pots and small garden spaces. It’s self-fertile and hardy, with a height of 1’ (30cm) and a spread of 1’ (30cm). Keep it in an open but sheltered site with rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. You can pick from early to late July and the fruits will keep for several days.