Strawberry White Carolina
- Features: Unique in appearance and flavour, this vigorous variety is a fusion of a strawberry and pineapple. Resembling a strawberry shape, they are white with red seeds and taste like pineapples! Everbearing.
- Maturity: 70 days.
- Light: Plant in full sun.
- Soil and water: Best in rich, moist, well-drained soil containing plenty of organic matter. Water frequently until plants are growing vigorously. Watering is very important in early summer and September.
- Spacing: Space plants 45-60cm (18-24") apart.
- Height: Grows 20cm (8") in height.
- Garden use: Excellent for hanging baskets or patio containers and for garden beds.
- Growing tips: Apply a light mulch to keep weeds down, conserve moisture and keep fruit clean. Fertilize beds in early summer and again in September with a balanced fertilizer. Do not fertilize if plants are flowering. Cut all runners off during the first year, leave 2-3 runners the second year.
- Culinary use: Used in deserts, fresh or for jam.
Try our delicious strawberry shortcake recipe!