{"product_id":"cordial-strawberry-plugs","title":"Cordial Strawberry Plugs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordial is a exciting new strawberry variety out of the USDA Beltsville breeding program (released 2021), and it's quickly making a name for itself among serious growers in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Upper South. What sets Cordial apart is its remarkable combination of high yields and very low rot even without fumigation or fungicides. In USDA trials, it produced the highest marketable yield of any cultivar tested at 789g per plant, with 93% marketable fruit. For organic and low-input growers especially, those numbers are hard to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plants \u003c\/span\u003eship in fall 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding Yield \u0026amp; Marketability:\u003c\/strong\u003e In USDA Beltsville trials, Cordial outperformed all other tested cultivars and produced 93% marketable fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional Rain Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordial handles heavy rain unusually well, resisting splitting and rotting even in wet conditions—a real advantage for growers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Low-Input Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred specifically to perform without fumigation or fungicides, making it an excellent fit for organic and low-input operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Berry Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, firm, conical bright red berries with tough skin that holds up well for commercial handling, U-pick, and wholesale markets. Flavor is smoothly sweet and low-acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate-Season Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a late-season variety, Cordial extends your strawberry harvest window, filling the gap between the main strawberry season and the start of blueberry season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Growing Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well in both plasticulture and matted-row systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are they sold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCordial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChoose a well-draining location with at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrepare 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpace plants 12–15 inches apart. Cordial performs well in both plasticulture and matted-row systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWater well after planting and maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFull planting instructions will be included with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Commitment: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm on Central","offers":[{"title":"12 Pack \/ Early September","offer_id":50865396252839,"sku":"LPCORDSTR12ESEPT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Pack \/ Late September","offer_id":50865396285607,"sku":"LPCORDSTR12SEPT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Pack \/ Early October","offer_id":50865396318375,"sku":"LPCORDSTR12OCT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pack \/ Early September","offer_id":50865396351143,"sku":"LPCORDSTR48ESEPT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pack \/ Late September","offer_id":50865396383911,"sku":"LPCORDSTR48SEPT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pack \/ Early October","offer_id":50865396416679,"sku":"LPCORDSTR48OCT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/cordial.jpg?v=1780960858","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/cordial-strawberry-plugs","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}