Strawberry - Itasca

Strawberry - Itasca™, 'Fragaria x ananassa 'Itasca' (PPAF), is a cross between Seneca and Allstar. This variety fruits early to early mid-season. The fruit is medium large in size, orange-red in color, with classic flavor. Itasca is resistant to red-stele and its foliage is highly resistant to mildew. It is excellent for fresh eating as well as jams and pies. Grow Itasca Strawberry in moist, well-drained soil of good fertility. As with other strawberries in cold climates, apply a winter mulch of clean straw to help protect the crowns and flower buds. Strawberries are attractive plants and can be grown as a ground cover or landscape ornamental as well as for fruit production in a traditional bed.