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Fraisier ‘St-Laurent d’Orléans’ formant une touffe globuleuse de feuilles vert moyen à trois folioles, avec des fleurs blanches et de gros fruits rouge clair, luisants et fermes. Cette image présente <em>Fragaria × ananassa</em> ‘St-Laurent d’Orléans’, variété québécoise non remontante de Zone 4 atteignant environ 25 à 30 cm de hauteur sur 35 à 45 cm de largeur (10 à 12 po × 14 à 18 po).

Herbaceous fruit-bearing perennial producing stolons Rosaceae

Fraisier québécois non remontant à gros fruits fermes

Strawberry 'St-Laurent d’Orléans'

Name: Strawberry 'St-Laurent d’Orléans' ( Fragaria × ananassa ‘St-Laurent d’Orléans’)
Brand: Pépinière.ca
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*Fragaria × ananassa*

The 'St-Laurent d’Orléans' strawberry is a non-everbearing Quebec variety that produces a concentrated harvest of large, bright red, shiny, and firm fruits. The moderately sweet and pleasantly tangy flesh is suitable for fresh eating, desserts, jams, and freezing. The vigorous plant reaches approximately 25 to 30 cm in height and 35 to 45 cm in width (10 to 12 in × 14 to 18 in) and produces runners. Plant in full sun in rich, cool, well-drained soil. Hardy to Zone 4, it benefits from a straw mulch in winter and regular watering during fruit development.

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Quantity: Containerized plant
Exposure: Full sun; at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight
Hardiness: Zone 4

Common nameStrawberry cake

FamilyRosaceae

GenusStrawberry

Species× ananassa

CultivarSt-Laurent d’Orléans

TypeHerbaceous fruit-bearing perennial producing stolons

Botanical name*Fragaria × ananassa*

‘St-Laurent d’Orléans’ Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa ‘St-Laurent d’Orléans’). is a non-everbearing Quebec variety created by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Its early white flowering results in a concentrated mid-season harvest, usually about a week after 'Kent'. The large to very large light red fruits are shiny, firm and quite resistant to handling. Their medium red flesh offers a balanced flavour, moderately sweet and moderately to strongly tart. They are suitable for fresh eating, pick-your-own, desserts, jams and freezing. The vigorous plant forms a globular clump and produces runners.

Install this strawberry plant in full sun in soil rich in organic matter, loose, cool and perfectly drained, ideally slightly acidic. Keep the crown at ground level and space plants about 35 to 45 cm (14 to 18 in) apart. A matted row planting allows runners to form a productive band; remove runners to maintain individual plants. Water regularly at ground level, especially during flowering, fruit enlargement and dry periods. Apply a layer of clean straw under the foliage to limit splashing and contact of strawberries with the soil.

Harvest is concentrated in early summer. Pick fully coloured fruits with their stems, preferably in the morning when the plants are dry, then refrigerate them quickly. Hardy in Zone 4, this variety was selected for conditions in east-central Canada; winter protection with straw is still recommended in cold and exposed regions. After harvest, renovate established rows by removing old diseased foliage and excess plants, without injuring the crowns. Monitor for common leaf spot, to which the variety may be susceptible, as well as slugs, birds, grey mould and damage caused by standing water.

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Spacing / density Space 14 to 18 in. (35 to 45 cm) apart; rows 3 to 4 ft. (90 to 120 cm) apart for matted row culture

Best planting time Spring, as soon as the ground is workable; early autumn possible with enough time for rooting

Propagation Vegetative propagation by stolons to faithfully preserve the cultivar

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Slightly acidic; about 5.5 to 6.5

Minimum temperature

'-34°C

Care level

Moderate; watering, mulching, runners, and post-harvest renovation

Watering

Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not saturated, especially during flowering, fruit development, and when young plants are rooting. Aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week, more in sandy soil or hot weather, taking rainfall into account. Water in the morning directly at the base of the plants or with a soaker hose. Avoid wetting the flowers and fruits, then allow the surface to air dry to limit gray mold and leaf spots.

Soil type

Choose soil that is rich in organic matter, loose, fresh, and perfectly drained, with a slightly acidic pH of about 5.5 to 6.5. Incorporate mature compost before planting without over-enriching with nitrogen. Place the crown exactly at soil level: a buried crown risks rotting, while exposed roots will dry out. Avoid wet depressions, compacted soils, and plots recently occupied by diseased strawberry plants.

Fertilization

Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.

Moisture

Moderate and regular; drainage essential

Seasonal care

In spring, gradually remove the winter straw as growth resumes, but leave some between the rows. Replant crowns lifted by frost, remove dead leaves, and monitor for common leaf spot. During flowering, protect blossoms from predicted frost with a floating row cover without crushing the plants. In early summer, water at the soil level, keep fruit on clean straw, and harvest regularly. After harvest, renovate established rows: mow old foliage above the crowns, remove diseased debris, narrow the row, and thin crowded plants. Fertilize lightly after this operation and continue watering to encourage next year's buds. In autumn, remove weeds and wait for several light frosts before applying a loose layer of clean straw. Avoid a compact mulch that remains waterlogged or smothers the crowns. Renew plantings with healthy runners and move the strawberry patch to a new plot after a few years if diseases, weeds, or declining yields become persistent. For best results, observe plants regularly and adapt care to garden conditions. Good air circulation and morning watering reduce foliage and fruit problems. Always keep the crown visible and promptly remove damaged fruit.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

Recommended pot size

At least 20 to 30 liters (5 to 8 gal) per plant

You can grow a plant in a container of at least 20 to 30 liters (5 to 8 gal) with plenty of drainage holes. Use a rich, well-draining potting mix, place the crown at soil level, and water more frequently than if planted in the ground. A June-bearing strawberry plant produces its harvest in early summer; it does not flower continuously. Protect the pot from repeated frosts by overwintering it in a cold but sheltered location or by insulating the sides.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

25–30 cm (10–12 in)

Width / spread

30 cm (12 inches)

Flower color

White

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Growth rate

fast

Growth habit

Globular, medium to dense tuft, producing stolons

Bloom period

Spring

Fruiting

June-bearing, concentrated harvest; very large, light red, glossy and firm fruits

Wildlife and pets

Life,around your plants.

Supporting wildlife

White flowers feed bees and other pollinating insects in spring. Ripe strawberries attract birds, chipmunks, and small mammals. Harvest regularly and use a visible net, securely stretched and closed at ground level, if you wish to protect a portion of the harvest. Avoid loose netting that can trap wildlife and leave some nearby flowers to support pollinators after the strawberry plant’s brief flowering period.