Strawberry 'Chandler'

Fragaria chiloensis 'Chandler'

The strawberry 'Chandler' (Fragaria chiloensis 'Chandler') is a variety of strawberry with the following characteristics:

Growth Characteristics
- Leaves: Composed of glossy, dark green trifoliate leaves.
- Flowers: Blooms in spring with white, five-petaled flowers and exhibits high resistance to diseases such as broom disease.
- Fruit: Large, red fruits with excellent taste and aroma.
- Growth Habits: Thrives in temperate climates and grows healthily in well-drained soil with abundant sunlight.

Propagation Methods
- Spore Propagation: Propagation is easily possible via runners, so propagation through the parent plant is common.

Cultivation Methods
- Soil: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is suitable.
- Temperature: The optimal growing temperature is 20-25°C during the day and 10-15°C at night. Preparations for late spring frosts are necessary to avoid frost. - Water Management: It is important to avoid overwatering and maintain adequate moisture. Water shortages can result in smaller fruit and reduced quality.
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer and adjust the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium around the time of maturity.

Uses in the Garden
- Suitable for both ornamental and edible use. It is primarily grown in home gardens to harvest and eat fresh strawberries.

Important Pests and Control Methods
- Powdery Mildew: Ensure good soil aeration, plant at appropriate intervals, and remove any disease spots immediately.
- Leaf Blight: Remove infected leaves immediately and use fungicides for prevention.
- Aphids: Control aphids using physical methods such as plastic mulching or by utilizing natural predators.
- Transplant Blight: Apply fungicides at the early stages of infection and pay attention to early detection through periodic observation.

This information will be helpful when growing 'Chandler' strawberries. We hope you manage your garden well to harvest healthy strawberries.

Plant Family	Rosaceae
Height	20~25cm
Spread	20~30cm
Colors	white
Bloom Period	May~June
Water Needs	commonly
Exposure	Sunny
Freezing Resistance	-15°C

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