{"product_id":"strawberry-tioga-runners","title":"Strawberry - Tioga (Pack of 4 Runners)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eStrawberry - Tioga (Pack of 4 Runners)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFragaria x ananassa \u003c\/em\u003e(NOT to WA, TAS)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupplied as runners (Pack of 4)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrawberry Tioga is a robust variety known for producing large, sweet strawberries from late spring through late summer. Originally developed in California, Tioga strawberries thrive in many parts of Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlace the crown below the soil surface, not burying the runners too deep to prevent rotting. Encircle the plants with a straw mulch. This method aids moisture conservation, suppresses weed growth, and prevents fruit from touching the soil, reducing spoilage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAutumn \u0026amp; winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e60cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20 to 25cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrost hardy perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer to autumn. The optimal harvesting time for these plants is around 11 to 12 weeks after planting. To unlock their maximum potential fully, it is recommended that they be allowed to ripen on the bush. Protect strawberries from slugs, snails, and birds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun, a \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eminimum of six hours of sunlight per day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn ideal soil is rich in organic material and well-drained.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants should be regularly watered, especially during fruit formation, to prevent drying out. Plants in pots and baskets should receive more frequent watering\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDuring the fruiting stage, runners that emerge from the main plant can hinder yield by competing for moisture and nutrients. It is recommended that these runners be removed as soon as they appear. Additionally, these runners can be potted up to propagate new plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52378563707192,"sku":"EDP-33","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/strawberry-tioga-pack-of-4-runners-260571.jpg?v=1750476532","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/strawberry-tioga-runners","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}