Strawberry Mesabi™
Very disease-resistant plants set fragrant, delectable fruit in early summer.
The berries are bright scarlet, shiny, and medium to large, with a good mix of sugars and acids. Their aroma precedes them, a heady fragrance that makes the mouth water in anticipation of goodies to come. The creamy, firm red flesh holds well after picking, but is never tough or mealy. A fine combination of succulence and sweet juiciness!
Mesabi™ (the name is Native American, probably either Ojibway or Dakota) arose from crosses of Glooscap x MNUS 99, carried out by the University of Minnesota in conjunction with the US Department of Agriculture. The goal was improved winter hardiness with heavy yields and superior flavor on a short-day (June-bearing) habit. Obviously, Mesabi™ has exceeded expectations on all criteria!
This 6-inch-high, spreading plant is resistant to 5 strains of red stele as well as to powdery mildew, leaf scorch, and leaf spot. Suitable for garden or container, it is highly reliable, and makes a good midseason follow-up to early-fruiting Earliglow in short-day climates. Already a popular favorite, Mesabi™ is making new converts every season. Try it and discover how easy growing a big, healthy crop of berries can be, even in the far north where the growing season is short! Zones 3-8.
| Genus | Fragaria |
| Species | x ananassa |
| Variety | Mesabi™ |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring |
| Fruit Color | Red |
| Habit | Prostrate |
| Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Plant Height | 6 in |
| Plant Width | 24 in |
| Bloom Size | 1 in |
| Item Form | Pack of 25 |
| Additional Characteristics | Berries, Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Edible |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy, Disease Resistant, Powdery Mildew |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cuisine, Ground Cover |
| Restrictions | CAN, HI, PR |
