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Strawberry Plants

Fruiting Season: June Bearing - Mid Season

Mesabi

Mesabi (Glooscap x MnUS99)

U.S. Plant Patent #11,116

A midseason introduction from the University of Minnesota-USDA Cooperative Breeding program. Mesabi produces high yields of large berries, scarlet-red color with excellent flavor. Berries are smooth and shiny and hold their size well. Mesabi shows good winter hardiness. Mesabi is highly resistant to red stele and also has good resistance to leaf diseases. A good choice for northern locations, especially in the northern Midwest. Suited for organic growing, low spray.

 

 

special features
Price includes a royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.
special features
Plants orders shipping to CA, OR, WA and HI will be charged a $15.00 fee for phytosanitary inspection.

 

Characteristics

Berry Size:
Large
Best in Zones:
3 - 6
Firmness:
Medium
Flavor:
Excellent
Freezing Quality:
Excellent
Resistant to:
Red Stele
  • Plants
  • Price
  • Enter Qty
25
$12.30
50
$18.35
100
$30.00
500
$83.50
1000
$124.00
5000
$590.00
25000+
$2,775.00

Extra Informaton

  • All plants are dormant, bare root, and ship from our Massachusetts nursery.
  • Plants are available for shipment in the spring only.
  • We do not ship online orders outside the US.
  • It is best to plant immediately upon receipt.

Planting Information
for Strawberries

Spacing

  • 12"–18" between plants unless otherwise noted
  • 3’–4’ between rows
  • Depth – see our Planting Guide for detailed charts

Irrigation

  • Water thoroughly after planting
  • 1"–2" rainfall or equivalent per week, depending on soil

Fertilization

  • Mix ½–1 lb of 10–10–10 per 100 sq ft into soil before planting
  • Add supplementary fertilizer in July and August
  • pH: 6.5–6.8

Weed Control

  • Prepare your site prior to planting
  • Control weeds before they start with a granular herbicide
  • Proper mulching will aid in weed control

Rennovation

  • Do not renovate Day-neutral varieties
  • As soon as berries are harvested mow or clip off leaves to 3" taking care to not injure the crowns
  • Use a mulching bag or rake trimmings off the bed to prevent disease
  • Rototill the edges of the bed, narrowing it to 12"–15"
  • Remove some plants within the row leaving 3"–5" between remaining ones

Winter Protection

  • Cover plants with straw to protect the crowns
  • Apply mulch after several good frosts
  • Remove mulch in early spring before new growth