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Susceptible to root rot – plant in well-drained soil. Shallow-rooted plant, benefits from mulching 1. Remove runners for best fruit production 1. Grow in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers organically rich, sandy loams 1. Replace after 2 years since yield/flavour decrease.
Don’t over fertilise, as this will cause too much leaf growth, and reduce fruit yield 5.
Do not plant strawberries where peppers, tomatoes, eggplant and potatoes have been grown. These plants could harbor verticillium wilt, a serious strawberry disease 5. Strawberries need about one inch of water per week during the growing season 5.
Enjoys a full sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Chandler is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Chandler needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).Soak plants in water a few minutes before planting 1. May be planted in any well-drained soil 1. Dig a hole large enough to encompass the roots without bending or circling 1. Set the plant in place so the crown (part of the plant where the root meets the stem) is level with the soil surface and water thoroughly 1. Apply fertilizer after growth begins 1.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chandler is a hardy plant.Yield under the best of conditions is about one basket per plant per season 1. Use bird netting if you do not want to lose too many berries to our winged friends 1.
Patented since 1984. Patent #5262 4.
The Chandler variety was bred for Southern California, at the University of California, Davis 3.