🍓 Strawberry 'Elsanta'

Sowing window (UK)	March to September
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Spacing	75 cm apart
Days to germination	14 days
Days to harvest	60 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Rosaceae

When should I sow Strawberry 'Elsanta' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Strawberry 'Elsanta' from March to September. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - strawberry will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Strawberry 'Elsanta' need to germinate?

Strawberry 'Elsanta' needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Strawberry 'Elsanta'?

For Strawberry 'Elsanta', space plants 75cm apart.

How long does Strawberry 'Elsanta' take to grow?

Strawberry 'Elsanta' takes roughly 60 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 14 days.

Is Strawberry 'Elsanta' frost hardy?

Yes. Strawberry 'Elsanta' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.