If you're already growing Albion—or have been thinking about it—San Andreas is worth a serious look. San Andreas was essentially bred as an improved Albion, offering the same reliable long-season day-neutral production pattern but with several meaningful upgrades: better fruit appearance, fewer runners (and the labor costs that come with managing them), and slightly better disease tolerance. For commercial day-neutral operations, it often delivers better pack-out and lower labor costs than Albion, even if Albion still carries more name recognition with retail buyers. SHIPPING INFO: Strawberry plugs ship in Fall 2026. Hardiness Zones: 4–9 Key Features: A Stronger Albion: Very similar to Albion, but with several advantages. Excellent Fruit Quality: Firm, attractive berries with great shelf life—well suited for fresh market, wholesale, and retail channels. Lower Labor Costs: Fewer runners than Albion means less time and money spent on runner removal. How are they sold? San Andreas strawberry plugs are available in quantities of 12 and 48 plants. They will arrive as rooted plants in soil. Please unpack as soon as you receive them, water well, and keep in the shade for the first couple of days before planting. Planting Instructions: Choose a well-draining location with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight. Prepare the soil by incorporating compost or organic matter to improve fertility. A soil test ahead of time is a good idea to identify any nutrient gaps. Plant at a depth where the crown sits just at or slightly above the soil surface — burying the crown leads to rot, and planting too shallow causes roots to dry out. Space plants 12–15 inches apart. Water well after planting and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing period. Full planting instructions will be included with your order. Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.
