Strawberry 'Lambada'
Strawberry 'Lambada': The Ultimate Connoisseur’s Choice
Strawberry 'Lambada' is widely regarded by enthusiasts and gourmet chefs as the best-tasting strawberry in existence. This early-season variety is not a "supermarket" berry; it is a true connoisseur’s fruit, bred specifically for its unrivalled sweetness, melting texture, and intoxicating aroma. Each berry is a work of art—perfectly conical, bright scarlet, and possessing a flavor so intense it is often compared to the finest wild woodland strawberries. Growing on elegant, open plants that make picking a breeze, 'Lambada' is the ultimate "garden-to-table" variety, designed for those who believe that flavour should always come first.
- The World-Class Flavour Winner: Consistently ranking #1 in professional taste tests, 'Lambada' has a high sugar content and a low acid profile, resulting in a "pure strawberry" taste that is simply legendary.
- Early Summer Luxury: As an early-season variety, it provides one of the first gourmet harvests of the year, usually ripening in early June just as the weather begins to sizzle.
- Superior Texture: Unlike firm commercial varieties, 'Lambada' has a delicate, juicy, and soft-fleshed texture that literally melts in the mouth.
- Elegant Growth Habit: The plants have an open, upright structure with long fruit trusses, which keeps the berries visible and easy to harvest, while also allowing excellent air circulation to keep the fruit healthy.
Gardener's Tip: "The Gourmet Harvest Rule"
Because Strawberry 'Lambada' is bred for flavour and texture rather than "shelf-life," the berries are quite delicate. To experience them at their peak, harvest them in the cool of the morning and eat them on the same day. They are far too special for the supermarket supply chain, which is why you’ll only ever find them in the gardens of true fruit lovers! For the best results, plant them in a sunny, sheltered spot to help those incredible sugars develop to their maximum potential.
| Package Size |
5 Pips
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| Fruit Colour |
Bright, Glossy Scarlet
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| Fruit Size |
Medium-Large, perfectly conical
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| Planting Time |
Spring (March – May)
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| Harvesting Time |
Late May – June (Early-season)
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| Plant Height |
20 – 30 cm tall
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| Plant Spacing |
35 – 45 cm apart
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| Planting Depth |
Crucial: Plant with the "crown" at soil level (not buried).
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| Warnings |
Do not bury the crown. Netting is recommended to protect fruit from birds.
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