{"product_id":"monarch-strawberry-plugs","title":"Monarch Strawberry Plugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonarch is a new cultivar (2023) and the first short-day cultivar to combine resistance to all three major soilborne diseases: Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora crown rot, and Verticillium wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAs all three of these diseases have become an increasingly serious threat to growers working continuous strawberry ground, Monarch has been bred for resistance. It produces a similar yield to Fronteras but with slightly firmer fruit. Not the sweetest, but still has good, solid flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strawberry plugs ship in Fall 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\u003eTriple Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first short-day variety with combined resistance to Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora crown rot, and Verticillium wilt — the three soilborne diseases causing the most damage in commercial strawberry production since the phase-out of methyl bromide fumigation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Yields:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very high yields with firm fruit and balanced flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Mechanical Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, uniform plants that are best suited for mechanical harvesting, reducing labor costs and improving harvest efficiency for commercial operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Fit for Organic Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monarch's disease resistance package makes it particularly well-suited for organic and reduced-input systems where chemical soil treatments aren't an option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with Surfline:\u003c\/strong\u003e For growers building a Fusarium-resistant lineup, Monarch and Surfline make a natural pairing that covers the season with consistent disease protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\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\u003eHow are they sold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMonarch 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 in plasticulture beds.\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\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePhoto Credit: https:\/\/research.ucdavis.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/UC-Monarch-Cultivar.pdf\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Growing Farmers","offers":[{"title":"12 Pack \/ Early September","offer_id":50865608884391,"sku":"LPMONSTR12ESEPT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Pack \/ Late September","offer_id":50865608917159,"sku":"LPMONSTR12SEPT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Pack \/ Early October","offer_id":50865608949927,"sku":"LPMONSTR12OCT","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pack \/ Early September","offer_id":50865608982695,"sku":"LPMONSTR48ESEPT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pack \/ Late September","offer_id":50865609015463,"sku":"LPMONSTR48SEPT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 Pack \/ Early October","offer_id":50865609048231,"sku":"LPMONSTR48OCT","price":97.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/ucdavismonarch.png?v=1781148195","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/monarch-strawberry-plugs","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}