Seascape

Family: Rosaceae Fruit

Planting Schedule

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Sun-warmed sweetness arrives with Seascape’s glossy, medium-to-large strawberries, bursting into a bright, balanced flavor that feels both juicy and richly aromatic.

The berries hold a tender, succulent bite with a classic strawberry texture—firm enough to showcase their shape, yet yielding readily for fresh enjoyment and preserves. Grow Seascape for abundant, garden-ready harvests around 90 days, ideal for turning into vibrant jams, spoonable sauces, and tangy pickled-style preserves that keep their color beautifully.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 90 DaysHabit: Perennial_Crown

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Seascape Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Direct Sow	Jun 15th	Sep 13th – Jul 15th
Zone 1b	Direct Sow	Jun 1st	Aug 30th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	Direct Sow	May 25th	Aug 23rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Direct Sow	May 19th	Aug 17th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Direct Sow	May 15th	Aug 13th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Direct Sow	May 13th	Aug 11th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Direct Sow	May 8th	Aug 6th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Direct Sow	May 4th	Aug 2nd – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Direct Sow	May 1st	Jul 30th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Direct Sow	Apr 25th	Jul 24th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Direct Sow	Apr 20th	Jul 19th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Direct Sow	Apr 10th	Jul 9th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Direct Sow	Apr 1st	Jun 30th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Direct Sow	Mar 23rd	Jun 21st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Direct Sow	Mar 6th	Jun 4th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Direct Sow	Feb 9th	May 10th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 30th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	90
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Perennial_Crown
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	45
Min Night Temp (°F)	32
Harden Off (days)	7

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Seascape strawberries bring a classic strawberry hit—glossy, aromatic fruit with a juicy but shape-holding texture, so they slice cleanly and stay attractive under heat or sugar. Use them when you want that bright sweet-tart snap to carry, from quick preserves to spoonable sauces.

Best Uses

fresh eating that won’t collapse into mush—slice onto cereal or yogurt without weeping too fast
quick jam or refrigerator preserves where the fruit’s aroma stays front-and-center
sugar-boosted macerated strawberry sauce for pancakes or cheesecake
tangy pickled-style strawberry preserves where color and acidity both stay punchy

Flavor Profile

sun-warmed sweetness bright, balanced tartness juicy, aromatic berry perfume tender bite with a firm shape-holding flesh

Kitchen Pairings

balsamic vinegar vanilla whipped cream or crème fraîche lemon zest dark chocolate Greek yogurt

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease is most likely on Fragaria × ananassa (Seascape), and how can I control it at home?

Watch for strawberry leaf blight (a fungal disease) and gray mold (Botrytis) on flowers/fruit, which are common when foliage stays wet. Remove and destroy infected leaves or fruit, then improve airflow by thinning runners and keeping leaves off the soil with clean straw or row cover. Water in the morning at the soil line (not overhead) and avoid working plants when leaves are damp to slow spread.

How often should I water Seascape strawberries during peak fruiting, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

During the main growing and fruiting period, keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water per week total from rainfall plus irrigation. Water deeply 2–3 times per week depending on heat and soil, so the top 6–8 in (15–20 cm) stays evenly damp. If berries develop while the soil is drying out or cracking, increase watering frequency rather than just giving a small splash.

How do I know when Seascape strawberries are ready to harvest?

Harvest when berries are fully red (no white or green shoulders) and easily detach with a gentle twist. Pick every 1–2 days during the ripening window because Seascape fruit can turn quickly in warm weather. For best flavor, harvest in the morning after dew has dried but before midday heat softens the fruit.