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Outdoor grown strawberries and other soft fruit should be fed every 14 days rising to once every seven days once the fruits have set. Strawberries under cover should be fed every seven days. Always read the label and keep out of reach of children and pets. Sizes available: • 1 litre Dilute 1 capful in 5 litres of water. Growing Bags and Tubs From planting out feed at weekly intervals, 1 litre (2 pints) of diluted feed per bag, gradually increasing to 4.5 litres (1 gallon) per week after first fruits have set. Under cover, increase application frequency to twice a week after the fruits have set. Outdoor Strawberries Apply 2 litres (½ gal) of diluted feed per plant every 14 days, rising to once every 7 days after the fruits have set. 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The fruits are tasty and healthy The fruits of ‘Elan’ are elongated, shiny and light red in color. The most striking feature of the fruits is the truly excellent taste. This is mainly caused by the high sugar content in the fruits. This level of taste is unique in the perdrager range. The fruits of ‘Elan’ are not only very tasty but also extra healthy! 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Fruit Characteristics and Flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Aromatic Flavor:** The berries feature a very rich taste and a strong aromatic fragrance that resembles classic wild strawberries, making them much sweeter than large commercial varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Size and Shape:** The fruits are small (about the size of a fingertip) with an elongated, pointed shape, and turn deep red upon full maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Unique Feature:** This variety **does not produce runners**, meaning the plant concentrates all its energy into producing fruit and foliage instead of horizontal spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e# 2. Growth and Production Habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Everbearing:** Production typically begins in the spring of the first year (if planted early) and continues flowering and fruiting throughout the growing season until autumn, as long as temperatures remain moderate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Clump-Forming Growth:** The plant grows in a compact, bush-like clump, making it an ideal choice for pots, planters, or garden borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e# 3. Guidelines for Growing from Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e *Germination:** Alpine strawberry seeds are extremely tiny and require light to germinate. 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