Introduction to the Strawberry Varieties Page
If you have decided to plant strawberries and need help sorting through the myriad of strawberry varieties to pick the right one for you, you’ve come to the right spot! Ever since the Garden Strawberry began to dominate the commercial strawberry industry (see the history section on the Strawberry Plant page for more details), a concerted effort to breed a better strawberry has occurred. Organizations in North America, Europe, and Australia have led the charge. As a result, new and improved strawberry varieties are developed and released almost yearly.
So, which strawberry variety is right for you, your needs, your location? Of course, it depends on several factors. This page is designed to help you consider all your options and pick one or more strawberry varieties that will perform well for you. If you have already settled on a variety, compare prices for your chosen cultivar at the Buy Strawberry Plants page. You can also find a directory of plant suppliers at our Strawberry Plants for Sale page. Or, you can find strawberry seed suppliers at our Strawberry Seeds page. Whichever strawberry varieties you select, be sure to reference the Growing Strawberries page for help maximizing your strawberry yield!
Jump to:
- How the Strawberry Varieties Page Works
- List of Strawberry Types
- June-bearing strawberry varieties:
- Everbearing strawberry varieties:
- Day-neutral strawberry varieties:
- Recommended Strawberry Varieties for Each State (or Province/Territory)
- Interactive List of Strawberry Varieties / Cultivars
- List of Strawberry Varieties / Cultivars
- Strawberry Varieties: Conclusion
How the Strawberry Varieties Page Works
This main Strawberry Varieties page serves as a hub for everything related to individual strawberry varieties. The heart of this page is the List of Strawberry Varieties / Cultivars below. You can sort it according to each of the categories to better find exactly which strawberry variety will work best for you and your strawberry growing desires. Prior to the List of Strawberry Varieties / Cultivars table, a brief explanation of the three strawberry types will provide some background information as you select which strawberry type and variety is right for you. If you have no idea which strawberry variety (or varieties) is appropriate for your location, the list of recommended strawberry cultivars for each state will help guide you.
New strawberry varieties are constantly being bred and released. So, the links at the bottom of this page will be updated regularly with new information and links. And, feel free to use the comments or the form on the About page to contact us with questions or remarks.
List of Strawberry Types
Prior to browsing our table of strawberry varieties, it is important to review the three types of strawberries. Strawberry plants can be either June-bearing (June bearing), everbearing (ever-bearing), or day-neutral (day neutral).
June-bearing strawberry varieties:
Any list of strawberry varieties will probably contain more June-bearing strawberry varieties than any other. June bearers are tremendously popular and common. They typically produce the largest strawberries, and do so over a period of two to three weeks, on average. Most June bearing strawberry varieties produce a harvest around the month of June, hence the name. However, strawberry varieties are further classified into Early Season, Midseason, and Late Season. By selecting strawberry plant varieties that produce during different parts of the season, you can prolong your harvest and enjoy fresh strawberries for an extended period of time. June bearing strawberries are most often of the Garden Strawberry variety (Fragaria x ananassa). June bearing strawberries are often planted using the matted row system.
For reference, each of the June bearing strawberry types generally sets fruit for a total of 10 to 14 days. Early Season strawberry varieties usually begin fruiting in late spring. Early Midseason strawberry varieties begin fruiting about 5 days after Early Season varieties. Midseason strawberry varieties begin producing approximately 8 days after Early Season varieties. Late Midseason strawberry varieties begin fruiting about 10 days after Early Season varieties, and Late Season strawberry varieties begin their berry production about 14 days after the Early Season varieties.
Everbearing strawberry varieties:
Everbearing strawberries aren’t really “everbearing.” They generally produce two harvests per year: one in the spring and another in the late summer or fall. Under ideal conditions, it is possible for some everbearing varieties to produce three berry harvests. Most everbearing strawberry types are also Fragaria x ananassa hybrids, but some are of the species Fragaria vesca. In general, everbearing varieties put out less runners than the June bearing varieties, as most of the plant’s productive energy is directed toward producing multiple strawberry harvests. Everbearing strawberries are often planted using the hill system or in locations where space is limited. If you want to learn more about growing everbearing strawberries, take a look at our guide on how to grow everbearing strawberries.
Day-neutral strawberry varieties:
Day neutral strawberry plants are unique. Unlike June bearing varieties, day neutral strawberries will produce a good yield in the first year they are planted. They flower and set strawberries whenever the temperature is between 35 and 85 degrees. They will still be producing fruit in October during milder years. The drawback to day neutral strawberry plants is that they produce smaller strawberries than do the June bearing and everbearing strawberry varieties. Their fruit is usually small to medium in size, rarely exceeding one inch. Day neutral strawberry varieties are often planted using the hill system or in locations where space is limited.
Recommended Strawberry Varieties for Each State (or Province/Territory)
There are hundreds of different strawberry cultivars. Each one performs differently depending on the climate and conditions in which it is grown. To maximize strawberry production, it is important to choose a variety that is well-suited to your growing region. If you don’t already know which specific strawberry cultivars are a good choice for your state, you can find out by viewing the Recommended Strawberry Varieties by State (U.S.A.) or by viewing the Recommended Strawberry Varieties by Province or Territory (Canada).
Interactive List of Strawberry Varieties / Cultivars
The following table is interactive. Click the column title at the top to rearrange and sort the entries according to the contents of that column. New varieties will be added on an on-going basis as they are discovered or brought to our attention.
List of Strawberry Varieties / Cultivars
Variety Species Season Developer Release Pedigree Notes
Ac Valley Sunset Fragaria × ananassa Late Season Andrew Jamieson in Kentville, Nova Scotia Plant shows good vigor with no apparent foliage disease concerns.
Ac Wendy
Fragaria × ananassa Early Season Kentville Research Station in Nova Scotia An Evangeline cross Moderately resistant to powdery mildew and red stele, but susceptible to verticillium wilt. Frost damage potential, very early flowering.
Alaska Pioneer Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Cheyenne 1968 Not available commercially
Alba Fragaria × ananassa Early Season New Fruits s.a.s., Italy 2002 Resistant to most common root diseases, tolerant to mildew (Oidium fragariae) and Xanthomonas fragariae, susceptible to Colletotrichum acutatum.
Albion Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral Univ. of California 2006 Diamante × Cal94.16-1
Resistant to verticillium wilt, Phytophthora crown rot, and relatively resistant to anthracnose crown rot.
Alexandria Fragaria vesca Everbearing George W. Park Seed Co, USA 1964 Runnerless, must be seed-propagated.
Alibritton Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1951 Not available commercially
Alice Fragaria × ananassa Midseason East Malling Research, UK 1993
Alinta
Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral
Allstar Fragaria × ananassa Midseason USDA / Univ. of Maryland 1981 US 4419 × MDVS 3184 This widely adapted variety has performed consistently well from the East to central Midwest. It is highly resistant to red stele, with intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. Very popular in Michigan.
Alpine Strawberry Fragaria vesca Everbearing Native to Northern Hemisphere Also known as the woodland strawberry, fraises des bois, wild strawberry, European strawberry. The Fragaria alpina species is now considered the same as Fragaria vesca.
Amelia Fragaria × ananassa Late Season East Malling Research, UK 1998 Includes Pandora, Marmolada, Kent, and Providence Splitting below the calyx has been noted in some trials. Moderate resistance to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum).
Anitabis Fragaria × ananassa Very Early Season Magnani & Molari, Italy Tolerant to most common root diseases and grows well in non-sterilized soil. Moderately tolerant to mildew (Oidium fragariae) and has a low susceptibility to Colletotrichum acutatum.
Annapolis Fragaria × ananassa Early Season AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1984 (Micmac × Raritan) × Earliglow A vigorous and winter-hardy variety, Annapolis has resistance to red stele.
Annelie Fragaria × vescana Swedish breeding program at Balsgård 1977 A mutant parent plant was created to allow a non-sterile hybrid to be created between two species that would normally not cross.
Apollo Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1970
Arapahoe Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing USDA, Cheyenne 1954 Extremely hardy variety even into Canada. Not available commercially.
Aromel Fragaria × ananassa
Asia Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason New Friuts s.a.s., Italy 2005 Tolerant to most common root diseases, susceptible to mildew (Oidium fragariae) and Colletotrichum acutatum. Frost resistant.
Atlas Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1970
Avalon Fragaria × ananassa Early Season Rutgers University Good flavor and berry firmness. Large, vigorous plants.
Baron Solemacher Fragaria vesca Everbearing F. C. Heinemann, Germany 1935 Runnerless, must be seed-propagated.
Beach Strawberry Fragaria chiloensis This strawberry species goes by several names: beach strawberry, Chilean strawberry, coastal strawberry.
Bellmar Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1932 Not available commercially
Benicia Fragaria × ananassa Short-day June-bearing University of California, Strawberry Improvement Program 2010 See profile of this strawberry variety by clicking its name in the far left column.
Benton Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1975
Bish Fragaria × ananassa Jim Ballington of North Carolina State University 2002 This cultivar was developed for use in plasticulture systems and has good disease resistance. It is especially well suited to the upper Piedmont and Mountain regions of North Carolina.
Blakemore Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale, MD 1930 Tart berries best used for jams and jellies. Produces lots of runners.
Blanc Amélioré Fragaria vesca Everbearing Developed in Great Britain White strawberries. Doubtful that clone in existance today is identical to the historical variety. Sometimes has enormous berries of the Fressant type.
Bogota Fragaria × ananassa
Bolero Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing East Malling Research, UK 1996 Includes Redgauntlet, Wiltguard, Gorella, Cardinal, and Selva Moderately resistant to powdery mildew. Some resistance to crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) and wilt (Verticillium dahliae).
Bountiful Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1993
Brightmore Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1942 Not available commercially
Brunswick Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason USDA / Kentville Research Center, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada 1999 Cavendish × 'Honeoye' Resistant to red stele. Susceptible to Phytophthora crown rot. Likely sensitive to Sinbar. Good for home gardens. Good for northern locations.
Cabot Fragaria × ananassa Midseason AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1998 ('Elsanta' × K79-5) × (ArKing × K7-40) Known for its huge berries, excellent flavor, winter hardiness and disease resistance. Best suited for northern locations and home gardens. Susceptible to Botrytis and crown rot.
Calypso Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing East Malling Research, UK 1991 Rapella × Selva One of the everbearing strawberry varieties that produces significant runners. Moderately resistant to wilt (Verticillium dahliae). It is susceptible to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis).
Cambridge Favourite Fragaria × ananassa
Canoga Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason Cornell Small Fruits Breeding Program NY1123 (‘Senga Sengana’ x ‘Midland’) x Holiday (1979) Good for plasticulture.
Capron Fragaria moschata Quintinye (the gardener to Louis XIV) 1672 Also known as Le Chapiron, Chapiton, Capiton.
Cardinal Fragaria × ananassa Midseason AAES (Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station) Good for Pick-Your-Own operations. Most common commercial strawberry cultivar in Oklahoma.
Cassandra Fragaria × ananassa Midseason East Malling Research, UK 1998 Includes Rosie, Eros, Rapella, and Selva Good runner production. Moderately resistant to powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis) but susceptible to wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum).
Cavendish Fragaria × ananassa Midseason AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1990 Glooscap × Annapolis Highly resistant to red stele and has some resistance to Verticillium wilt.
Chandler Fragaria × ananassa Midseason Well-suited for southern planting. A Californian variety that is adaptable to the eastern U.S. Susceptible to anthracnose disease.
Cheyenne 2 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Cheyenne 1942 Not available commercially
Cheyenne 3 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Cheyenne 1942 Not available commercially
Chilean Strawberry Fragaria chiloensis This strawberry species goes by several names: beach strawberry, Chilean strawberry, coastal strawberry.
Christine Fragaria × ananassa Dr. Derek Jennings 2002 Highly resistant to Verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis). Susceptible to crown rot (Phythophthora cactorum).
Clancy Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason Dr. Courtney Weber of the Cornell Breeding Program in Geneva, NY (Cornell / NYSAES) 2003 MDUS4774 × MDUS5199 Plants fruit late, resistant to red stele.
Coastal Strawberry
Fragaria chiloensis This strawberry species goes by several names: beach strawberry, Chilean strawberry, coastal strawberry.
Daroyal Fragaria × ananassa Darbonne-Inotalis breeding program in France. Plants have strong rooting capacity.
Darrow Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1974 Not available commercially
Darselect Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason Darbonne, France 1998 Parker × 'Elsanta' Widely adapted variety for plasticulture or matted-row production. Very sesceptible to leaf scorch and powdery mildew. Signed non-propagation agreement may be required before shipment due to patent laws.
Daybreak Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1939 Not available commercially
Delia Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason East Malling Research, UK 2007 'Honeoye' × ITA 80-51-1 Delia does not have strong resistance to any of the common strawberry diseases. A spray program with soil sterilization may be needed.
Delite Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Carbondale 1974
Delmarvel Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1994
Dixieland Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1953 Not available commercially
Dorsett Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1933
Earlibelle Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1964
Earlidawn Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1956 Not available commercially
Earliglow Fragaria × ananassa Early Season USDA, Beltsville 1975 (Fairland × Midland) × (Redglow × Surecrop) A good variety for beginners. Good resistance to red stele and intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt.
Early Cheyenne 1 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Cheyenne 1942 Not available commercially
Early Midway Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1964 Not available commercially
Eleanor Roosevelt Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1939 Not available commercially
Elegance Fragaria × ananassa Late Season East Malling Research, UK 2009 EM834 × EM1033 Moderately resistant to crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) and Verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae). Susceptible to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis).
Elsanta Fragaria × ananassa Midseason Plant Research International B.V. 1975 'Gorella' x 'Holiday'
Elvira Fragaria × ananassa
Emily Fragaria × ananassa Early Season East Malling Research, UK 1995 'Honeoye' × Gea Resistant to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis) although susceptible to wilt (Verticillium dahliae).
Eros Fragaria × ananassa Midseason East Malling Research, U.K. 1985 Allstar × 'Elsanta' Performs well in plasticulture and in the matted-row system. Resistant to red stele, and tolerant of leaf diseases.
European Strawberry Fragaria vesca Everbearing Native to Northern Hemisphere Also known as the woodland strawberry, fraises des bois, wild strawberry, alpine strawberry.
Evangeline Fragaria × ananassa Early Season AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1975 (Honeoye × Veestar) × NYUS119 Tolerant to leaf diseases. Susceptible to red stele.
Everest Fragaria × ananassa
Evie 2 Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral Edward Vinson Ltd. (U.K.) 2006 Everglade × J92D12 Less sensitive to warm summer temperatures. Produces one of the highest yeilds of the day-neutral strawberry varieties.
Fairfax Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1933 Not available commercially
Fairland Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1947 Not available commercially
Fairmore Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1939 Not available commercially
Fairpeake Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1944 Not available commercially
Fenella Fragaria × ananassa Late Season East Malling Research, UK 2009 EM931 × EM972 Good resistance to Verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). Susceptible to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis)
Flamenco
Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing East Malling Research, UK 2002 Evita × EMR77 (EMR77 involves Selva, Tioga, Gorella, and Gento) Susceptible to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis).
Flavorfest Fragaria × ananassa Midseason USDA, Beltsville 2012 B759 x B786 Click on link at beginning of row for details.
Florence Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason East Malling Research, UK 1997 [Tioga x ('Redgauntlet' × (Wiltguard × Gorella))] × (Providence × self) Moderately resistant to powdery mildew and other fungal leaf diseases. The variety has also shown tolerance to vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatas) and has good resistance to wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum).
Florika Fragaria × vescana German breeding program 1989 ('Sparkle' × F. vesca 'Semperflorens') × 'Klettererdebeere H.' A mutant parent plant was created to allow a non-sterile hybrid to be created between two species that would normally not cross.
Fort Laramie Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing USDA, Cheyenne 1973
Fragaria daltoniana Fragaria daltoniana Native to the Himalayas Fragaria daltoniana berries are of poor flavor. There is no commercial value for this species.
Fragaria glauca Fragaria glauca Native to North America Fragaria glauca is also referred to as a subspecies of Fragaria virginiana. These wild-type strawberry plants are found in the wild in Alaska and other northern locations.
Fragaria iinumae Fragaria iinumae Native to Japan
Fragaria moupinensis Fragaria moupinensis Native to China
Fragaria nilgerrensis Fragaria nilgerrensis Native to southern and southeast Asia Fragaria nilgerrensis berries are of poor flavor. There is no commercial value for this species.
Fragaria nipponica Fragaria nipponica Native to the western side of the Japanese island of Honshū
Fragaria nipponica yakusimensis Fragaria nipponica yakusimensis Native to the Japanese island of Yakushima Cultivated in Japan for its fruit.
Fragaria nubicola Fragaria nubicola Native to the Himalayas Fragaria nubicola is of no commercial value.
Fragaria orientalis Fragaria orientalis Native to eastern Asia and eastern Siberia
Fragaria viridis Fragaria viridis Native to Europe and central Asia Very small berries.
Fragaria yezoensis Fragaria yezoensis Native to the eastern side of the Japanese island of Hokkaidō, the Kuril Islands, and Sakhalin in Russia Fragaria yezoensis is of no economic value.
Fraises des Bois Fragaria vesca Everbearing Native to Northern Hemisphere Also known as the woodland strawberry, alpine strawberry, wild strawberry, European strawberry
Frel (Pink Panda) Fragaria × Comarum Fragaria × Comarum hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis Pink flowers; few fruit.
Fruitful Summer Fragaria × ananassa
Galletta Fragaria × ananassa Early Season Jim Ballington at North Carolina State University 2006 One of the strawberry varieties well-suited to both home and commercial growers. It is especially well suited to the upper Piedmont and Mountain regions of North Carolina.
Gartenfreude Fragaria vesca Everbearing Developed in Germany Produces large strawberries, sometimes of the Fressant type.
Gemma Fragaria × ananassa Midseason New Fruits s.a.s., Italy Resistant to the most common diseases.
Glooscap Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1983 Mic Mac × Bounty Susceptible to red stele. June yellows has been observed. Tolerant to Sinbar.
Golden Alexandria Fragaria vesca Everbearing Runnerless, must be seed-propagated.
Governor Simcoe Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason HRIO 1985 Guardian × Holiday Susceptible to powdery mildew and leaf blight.
Guardian Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1969
Hapil Fragaria × ananassa Developed in Belgium 1977 Gorella × Souvenir de Charles Machiroux
Hecker Fragaria × ananassa Early Season Honeyoye × (Vibrant × Holiday) Purchase plant here.
Hokowase Fragaria × ananassa Early Season Developed in Japan Old Japanese cultivar
Honeoye Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason Cornell / NYSAES 1979 Vibrant × Holiday One of the top strawberry varieties for over 20 years. Vigorous plants with no soil-disease resistance.
Hood Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1965
Idea Fragaria × ananassa Very Late Season The Italian breeding program in Cesena, Italy Has red stele resistance and anthracnose tolerance.
Illa Martin Fragaria vesca Everbearing Developed in Germany Produces white strawberries with red "seeds" (achenes).
Irresistable Fragaria × ananassa East Malling Research, UK 2001 Includes strawberry varieties Rosie, Eros, Rapella, and Selva Moderately resistant to crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) but susceptible to wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis).
Itasca Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason USDA / Univ. of Minnesota 2005 Allstar × Seneca Resistant to leaf diseases and red stele. May have an unpleasant aftertaste.
Iturup Strawberry Fragaria iturupensis Native to Iturup of the Kuril Islands, Japan Has relatively large berries for a wild-type species.
Jewel Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason Cornell / NYSAES 1985 ('Senga Sengana' × NYE58) × Holiday Plants have moderate winter hardiness. Care must be taken at renovation to maintain a good plant stand. Sensitive to Sinbar. Susceptible to leaf spot, red stele, powdery mildew, black root rot, and Verticillium.
Joan Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1933
Judibell Fragaria × ananassa Very Late Season East Malling Research, UK 2005 Includes Pandora and Elsanta as grandparents Good resistance to wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). Partial resistance to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis) and black spot (Colletotrichum acutatum).
Kalinda Fragaria × ananassa Department of Primary Industries - Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia 1997 92-050-76 x Lowanna (1997) Plants have a moderate chilling requirement. No particular susceptibility to pests. Strong resistance to powdery mildew.
Kent Fragaria × ananassa Midseason AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1981 ('Redgauntlet' × Tioga) × Raritan Produces multi-crowned plants with few runners in hot conditions. Very susceptible to leaf spot, leaf scorch, angular leaf spot, Botrytis, Sinbar, and anthracnose fruit rot.
Kiewa Fragaria × ananassa Department of Primary Industries - Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia Tallara x Chandler No particular susceptibility to pests, leaf, or fruit diseases.
Lambada Fragaria × ananassa Plant Research International B.V. 1982 (Sivetta x Holiday) x (Karina x Primella) Good resistance to Verticillium Wilt, Crown Rot and Grey Mold. Slightly prone to Mildew and Alternaria Leaf Spot and somewhat susceptible to Red Core.
L'Amour Fragaria × ananassa Midseason Cornell / NYSAES (NY State Experiment Station) 2003 (MDUS5252 × Etna) × Cavendish Long, round conic shape with a fancy calyx makes them very attractive. Susceptible to angular leaf spot.
Lateglow Fragaria × ananassa Late Season USDA, Beltsville 1976 Tamella × MdUS 3184
Latestar Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1995
L'Authentique Orléans Fragaria × ananassa Late Season McGill University and AAFC, St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Qué L'Acadie x Joliette
Lester Fragaria × ananassa Early Season USDA, Beltsville 1984
Linn Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1976
Lipstick Fragaria × Comarum (Fragaria x ananassa) x Comarum palustre [hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis] Grown for ornamental reasons.
Little Scarlet Fragaria virginiana C.J. Wilkin Brought to Britain from America by C.J. Wilkin.
Loran Fragaria × ananassa
Lowanna Fragaria × ananassa Department of Primary Industries - Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia Selva x 89-064-1
Lucy Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason East Malling Research, UK 2009 Includes Honeoye, Selva, and Rapella Some resistance to crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum). Moderately susceptible to both verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis).
Mae Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason East Malling Research, UK 2003 Rosie × Marmolada No strong resistance to any of the common strawberry diseases. Consider a spray program and soil sterilization.
Malling Opal Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing East Malling Research, UK 2001 Includes Evita, Selva, Elsanta, Providence, and Etna
Malling Pearl Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing East Malling Research, UK 2001 Includes Evita, Selva, Elsanta, Providence, and Etna
Malwina Fragaria × ananassa Peter and Joseph Stoppel, Germany Tolerant to verticillium wilt.
Mara Des Bois Fragaria × ananassa Developed by a French breeding program Small to medium fruits contain the highest flavor and aroma of all strawberry varieties.
Massey Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1940
Matis Fragaria × ananassa Midseason Jacques Marionnet GFA, France 2003 Mara Des Bois x Marrionnet hybrid Can produce over 1kg of strawberries per plant.
Maytime Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1941 Not available commercially
Mesabi Fragaria × ananassa Midseason University of Minnesota-USDA Cooperative Breeding program Highly resistant to red stele with good resistance to leaf diseases. A good choice for northern locations, especially in the northern Midwest. Suited for organic growing.
Midland Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1944
Midway Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1959
Millewa Fragaria × ananassa Department of Primary Industries - Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia 1992 Chandler x Adina No particular susceptibility to pests. Strong resistance to powdery mildew. Plants have a moderate chilling requirement, which must be met for satisfactory plant growth.
Mira Fragaria × ananassa Midseason AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 1996 Scott × 'Honeoye' Flavor may be tart. Berry texture becomes mealy under hot conditions.
Mohawk Fragaria × ananassa Early Season USDA, Beltsville, and HRIO, Ontario 1994 MDUS 4587 × Earliglow
Mojave Fragaria × ananassa Short-day June-bearing University of California, Strawberry Improvement Program 2010 See profile of this strawberry variety by clicking its name in the far left column.
Mollala Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1961 Not available commercially
Monophylla Fragaria vesca Everbearing Duchesne 1885 Also known as the Strawberry of Versailles. This variety is considered an oddity and has one large leaflet instead of the normal three.
Multiplex Fragaria vesca Everbearing This variety is considered an oddity. It is double-flowered, but sets less and smaller fruit.
Muricata Fragaria vesca Everbearing Also known as the Plymouth strawberry. Flowers are composed of numerous small, leafy bracts, and the fruit are similarly spiky.
Musk Strawberry Fragaria moschata Native to Europe Also known as the Hautbois Strawberry or Hautboy Strawberry.
Narcissa Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1933 Not available commercially
Northeaster Fragaria × ananassa Early Season USDA, Beltsville 1994 High disease resistance.
Northeastern Fragaria × ananassa Early Season USDA 1994 Mdus 4380 × Holiday Resistant to the 5 eastern races of red stele, susceptible to powdery mildew.
Northstar Fragaria × ananassaFragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1939 Not available commercially
Ogallala Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing USDA, Cheyenne 1956 Extremely hardy variety, even into Canada.
Ovation Fragaria × ananassa Late Season USDA, Beltsville, MD breeding program Resistant to five strains of red stele and shows good tolerance to foliage diseases. Especially suited for plasticulture.
Ozark Beauty Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing J.B. Winn, Arkansas 1955 Red Rich x Twentieth Century Probably the best everbearing strawberry variety for Arkansas. Mother plants produce runners and fruit well, but runner plants usually will not produce any strawberries during their first year, unlike most others.
Pandora Fragaria × ananassa Late Season East Malling Research, UK 1988 (Von Humboldt × Redstar) × 'Merton Dawn' Moderately resistant to wilt (Verticillium dahliae), crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum), blackspot Colletotrichum acutatum, and powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis). Susceptible to red core (Phytophthora fragariae), angular leaf spot (Xanthomonas fragariae), and (Diplocarpon earliana).
Pavana Fragaria × ananassa Late Season Plant Research International B.V.
Pegasus Fragaria × ananassa East Malling Research, UK 1996 Redgauntlet x Gorella
Pelican Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason UDSA, Beltsville, Poplarville 1996
Pink Panda ('Frel') Fragaria × Comarum Fragaria × Comarum hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis Pink flowers, few fruit.
Pocahontas Fragaria × Comarum USDA, Beltsville 1953 Fragaria × Comarum hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis Not available commercially
Prelude Fragaria × Comarum USDA, Beltsville 1980 Fragaria × Comarum hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis Not available commercially
Primetime Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1995
Profumata di Tortona Fragaria moschata A musk strawberry
Quarantaine de Prin Fragaria vesca Everbearing Developed in France Almost extinct. May be identical to the variety ‘Erigée de Poitou’.
Quinault Fragaria × ananassa Everbearing Will produce strawberries on unrooted runners.
R14 Fragaria × ananassa Very Late Season University of Guelph, Simcoe, Ontario 2007 Sister to Serenity, with better fruit quality but lower yields.
Rabunda Fragaria × ananassa
Radiance Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Cheyenne 1954 Not available commercially
Rebecka Fragaria × ananassa Swedish breeding program at Balsgård 1998 ('Fern' × F. vesca 4×) × F. × ananassa F861502 A mutant parent plant was created to allow a non-sterile hybrid to be created between two species that would normally not cross.
Record Fragaria × ananassa Very Late Season Dr. Walther Faedi, at the Instituto Sperimentale per la Fruitticoltura, Forli, Italy An 'Idea' hybrid A very vigorous plant with no apparent foliage issues.
Redchief Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason USDA, Beltsville 1968 NC 1768 × Surecrop
Redcrest Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1990
Redgauntlet Fragaria × ananassa
Redgem Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1993
Redglow Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1956 Not available commercially
Redheart Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1932 Not available commercially
Redstar Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1940 Not available commercially
Red Ruby ('Samba') Fragaria × Comarum Fragaria × Comarum hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis Red flowers, few fruit.
Rhapsody Fragaria × ananassa
Rosanne Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1980 Not available commercially
Rosie Fragaria × ananassa Early Midseason East Malling Research, UK 1999 Honeoye x Forli
Roxana Fragaria × ananassa Late Season New Fruits s.a.s., Italy 2001 Very resistant to most common root diseases, tolerant to powdery mildew (Oidium fragariae) and Xanthomonas fragariae, quite susceptible to Colletotrichum acutatum.
Royal Sovereign Fragaria × ananassa
Rügen Fragaria vesca Everbearing Emil Spangenberg from Morsleben 1920 Runnerless, must be seed-propagated. Originated from Castle Putbus in Germany.
Sable Fragaria × ananassa Early Season AAFC, Kentville N.S. 1998 Veestar × Cavendish Good winter hardiness. Resistant to red stele. Susceptible to angular leaf spot and Botrytis.
Saint Pierre Fragaria × ananassa Midseason AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 2001 Chandler × Jewel
Sallybright Fragaria × ananassa Midseason East Malling Research, UK 2007 Includes Alice, Selva, and Eros
Samba (Red Ruby) Fragaria × Comarum Fragaria × Comarum hybrid involving Fragaria chiloensis Red flowers, few fruit.
Sapphire Fragaria × ananassa Midseason University of Guelph, Simcoe, Ontario 2002 319A92 × V7737-2 Low yield. Susceptible to Botrytis, otherwise, disease tolerance unknown.
Sara Fragaria × vescana Swedish breeding program at Balsgård 1988 'Annelie' × [('Sparkle' × F. vesca 4×) open pollinated] A mutant parent plant was created to allow a non-sterile hybrid to be created between two species that would normally not cross.
Sasha Fragaria × ananassa East Malling Research, UK 1999 EM881 x Eros Susceptible to wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis).
Scott Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1979
Seascape Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral University of California 1991 Peak production in August and early September. Highly successful for north eastern growers for summer and fall production.
Selva Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral One of the strawberry varieties most widely planted in California and Florida. Produces very large strawberries.
Seneca Fragaria × ananassa Midseason Cornell University small fruits breeding program in Geneva, N.Y. 1991 NY1261 × Holiday Performs well in the matted row system, excels in plasticulture.
Senga Sengana Fragaria × ananassa
Sentinel Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1980 Not available commercially
Serenity Fragaria × ananassa Late Season University of Guelph, Simcoe, Ontario 2003 137A84 x Chandler Susceptible to anthracnose fruit rot.
Siletz Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1955 Not available commercially
Sioux Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Cheyenne 1948
Sonata Fragaria × ananassa Midseason Fresh Forward, Wageningen, The Netherlands (Selected by Bert Meulenbroek) 1998 Able to stand very hot spells and periods of heavy rain.
Sophie Fragaria × ananassa Late Season East Malling Research, UK 1997 (Hapil x Streamliner) x Kent
Southland Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Glenn Dale 1932 Not available commercially
Spadeka Fragaria × vescana German breeding program 1977 A mutant parent plant was created to allow a non-sterile hybrid to be created between two species that would normally not cross.
Sparkle Fragaria × ananassa Late Season 1949 Fairfax x Aberdeon One of the heirloom strawberry varieties. Excellent choice for home gardeners and pick-your-own operations in northern climates.
St. Pierre Fragaria × ananassa Very Late Season AAFC, St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Qué 2002 Chandler x Jewel Susceptible to anthracnose fruit rot and powdery mildew.
Starbright Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1940 Not available commercially
Stelemaster Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1954 Not available commercially
Sumner Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1980 Not available commercially
Surecrop Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1956 Fairland × Mdus 1972
Suwanee Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1945 Not available commercially
Sweet Charlie Fragaria × ananassa Early Season University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center FL 80-456 x Pajaro Resistant to crown rot, most fruit rot, two-spotted spider mites, powdery mildew. Susceptible to leaf blight.
Symphony Fragaria × ananassa
Syria Fragaria × ananassa Midseason New Fruits s.a.s., Italy Tolerant to the most common diseases.
Tallara Fragaria × ananassa Department of Primary Industries - Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia 1988 Parker x Pajaro
Temple Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1943 Not available commercially
Titan Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville 1971
Totem Fragaria × ananassa
Tribute Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral USDA, Beltsville 1981 EB18 × MdUS4258
Tristar Fragaria × ananassa Day-Neutral USDA, Beltsville 1981 EB18 × MdUS4258
US 70 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville, Poplarville 1992 Not available commercially
US 159 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville, Poplarville 1992 Not available commercially
US 292 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville, Poplarville 1992 Not available commercially
US 438 Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Beltsville, Poplarville 1992 Not available commercially
V151 Fragaria × ananassa Early Season University of Guelph, Simcoe, Ontario 2007 (FL82-1452 x Selkirk) x (Chandler x 137A84) Very susceptible to anthracnose fruit infections, green petal disease. Flavor occasionally bland.
Vale Fragaria × ananassa USDA, Corvallis 1966 Not available commercially
Valley Sunset Fragaria × ananassa Very Late Season AAFC, Kentville, Nova Scotia 2006 Great-grandparents include Pandora, Scotland, Micmac, Allstar, Cavendish and Bogota. Somewhat seedy.
Variegata Fragaria × ananassa
Veestar Fragaria × ananassa Early Season HRIO Vineland, Ontario 1967 Valentine × Sparkle Susceptible to red stele. Tolerant to Sinbar. Excellent for jam.
Viktoriana Fragaria × ananassa Late Midseason East Malling Research, UK 1998 Includes Eros, Providence, Linn, Selva, and Rapella Good resistance to crown rot (Phytophthora cactorum) and wilt (Verticillium dahliae). Moderately resistant to powdery mildew (Podosphaera aphanis).
Virginia Strawberry Fragaria virginiana Native to North America Often called "wild strawberry."
Weisse Solemacher Fragaria vesca Everbearing F. C. Heinemann, Germany Runnerless, must be seed-propagated. One of the strawberry varieties that produces white strawberries.
Wendy Fragaria × ananassa Early Season AAFC, Kentville, N.S. 2006 (Sable × K91-2) × Evangeline Moderately resistant to powdery mildew. Susceptible to verticillium wilt. Plants do poorly in stressful conditions.
White Carolina Fragaria × ananassa Pineberry Highly susceptible to leaf scorch
White D Fragaria × ananassa Pineberry
White Pine Fragaria × ananassa Pineberry Selected by Dutch breeder Hans de Jongh from source stock discovered in France 2009 Likely descended from early cross between North and South American strawberries
Wild Strawberry Fragaria vesca Everbearing Native to Northern Hemisphere Also known as the woodland strawberry, fraises des bois, European strawberry, alpine strawberry.
Winona Fragaria × ananassa Late Season USDA, Beltsville / University of Minnesota Breeding Program 1996 Plants are vigorous, resistant to red stele, and have shown tolerance to black root-rot disease. A good choice for difficult growing conditions, northern climates.
Woodland Strawberry Fragaria vesca Everbearing Native to Northern Hemisphere Also known as the alpine strawberry, fraises des bois, wild strawberry, European strawberry.
Yamaska Fragaria × ananassa AAFC
Fragaria × ananassa Late Season AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) 2001 Pandora × 'Bogota'
Strawberry Varieties: Conclusion
If you have a notable (good or bad) experience with any particular strawberry variety, please let us know. Again, as new strawberry varieties are introduced, we will update this table to reflect recent developments. Additionally, links will be added below when new related articles are posted. So, check back often!
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Seyla
Any advice for growing Hokowase Strawberries from seed? Do they need to be cold treated?
Mr. Strawberry
Seyla,
See here for help germinating your strawberry seeds. Good luck!
Sam Cobb
My Grandmother used to grow the best variety of strawberries I have ever tasted. I can’t remember the name, but I think I would recognize it if I saw it. She lived on Sand Mountain in DeKalb County, Alabama. The variety was not an ever-bearing. I didn’t see it in the list above. This would have been a variety available in the 1970’s. My next question is can you grow that variety in Elmore County, Alabama? Any help would be appreciated.
Mr. Strawberry
Sam Cobb,
Unfortunately, without knowing the variety, I can’t tell you if it will grow where you are. However, there is likely little enough climate difference between two parts of Alabama, so whatever variety it was will likely grow in Elmore County as well. Good luck!
Arianna H
About how many days does it take to grow Quinault strawberries to grow in March? I planted them March 1st and they HAVE grown, but i need to document and i need to know the days it usually takes to grow Thanks 🙂
Mr. Strawberry
Arianna H,
It depends on how old the plants were when you planted them. If they were bare-root plants, it could take several months. If they were potted plants that were started last fall, you will likely see flowers soon and strawberries shortly thereafter. Good luck!
Gary
Hi,
My wife & I are going to try to raise some strawberrys this year. We are pertty sure we want June bearing strawberry, but we are not sure what kind or type to buy to plant. We live in Wisconsin & our zip-coed is 53919 so you know where we live. We would like to plant a verity of plants so they bear fruit for the hole month of June. So we want to plants that bear fruit all of June to include early season, early midseason, midseason, late midseason & late season. We don’t know how much room this will take up or how much room we will need. There is only my wife & me but we both love strawberrys. Three plants we are looking at are Mesabi, Sparkle & Winona. We don’t know if this are right. None of these are early bears. Can you be so kind to give us some kind of plan on what kind of berrys to plant, how much room it may take up & how many of each plant we will need.
Thank you for your time.
LLAP
Gary
suziann
I live in Bern,Switzerland and acquired a garden plot. Our climate is humid and into the nineties in the peak of summer. We do however have a ton of rain throughout the season. I adore StrawberriesI need to purchase Strawberry plants and have no idea what kind I should look for. I want ever bearing and June bearing.
Mr. Strawberry
suziann,
If you can get them, you might want to try Royal Sovereign as a June-bearer and Mara des Bois as an everbearer. Good luck!
Beth
Mr. Strawberry,
When living in Japan, I tasted some of the juciest, sweetest strawberries I had ever had in my life! They were consistent in sweetness, size, shape, and redness all the way through the fruit (no pale, fibrous center).
Returning back to the US, I can hardly stand most of the strawberries from the grocery stores now because they seem to have, comparably, no taste or are tough and tart! Not to mention the packs containing a huge range in berry size and coloring from green/yellow/pink to red. And, the centers of the fruit are white, fibrous and sometimes just a hollow core! (I think the berries in Japan spoiled me!)
Why were the Japanese berries so exceptional (even in large chain stores…not just farmer markets)? Why are the berries in US grocery stores so sub-par? In my layman’s guess, it is perhaps due, in part, to the Japanese berry being picked when ripe…and shipped to stores (a short distance in a relatively small, land-wise, country)…whereas in the US, growers pick berries far before they are ripe so the fruit can survive (and perhaps ripen a bit off-plant) while in transit over long distances… Is that it? Could it also have to do with the varieties grown? Or harvest handling procedures?
Any insight?
Further, is there any sort of “sweetness scale” that rates a particular strawberry variety’s sweetness?
Missing Japan and looking forward to buying from a local farm once the season is right! Thanks for your thoughts,
Beth
Mr. Strawberry
Beth,
I’m not familiar with Japanese strawberry varieties, but the commercial varieties found in the U.S. are predominantly selected for durability. While taste is also a significant trait, if they can’t last until they get to your grocery store shelf, they aren’t any good for anyone. I don’t know of an official sweetness scale, but the points you make in your post could all factor into why you preferred the strawberries you had in Japan to those you’ve had here. Good luck!
Nicholas
A friend of mine is looking around for an old-old-old variety called Manchester. I have found some references online from pre-1899. The report to me was that a family grew these in New Jersey for 70 years (a co-worker of his) … I love helping my friend find things; this one seems a way long reach…. thoughts?
Mr. Strawberry
Nicholas,
Unfortunately, I do not know of any sources of Manchester strawberries. Very sorry!
Ibiso
Is there any strawberry variety that can thrive in Nigeria?
Mr. Strawberry
Ibiso,
Unfortunately, strawberries are temperate by nature and do best in the temperate zones of the world. If Nigeria has some cooler, high-altitude areas, they might be able to grow there with appropriate soil and care. Good luck!
Elizabeth McCormack
Hi! I have bought a packet of “Purple Wonder Strawberry Seeds” and I have put them in the Freezer for a minimum of 2x months. I have ONLY had them in the freezer for about 2x weeks now.
I would like to know, what month is the best time to grow the seeds, and do I have to do anything with the seeds, when I take them out of the freezer?
Also what type of soil is best to use, plus compost and plant food?
Could someone help me out please, as I have never grown these purple strawberries ever, or any type of strawberries at all.
Thanks
Liz
Mr. Strawberry
Liz,
If you don’t mind me asking, where did you buy the Purple Wonder seeds? It is my understanding that the Purple Wonder variety is a cultivated hybrid and will not grow true from seed. If you bought them from an individual who saved them off of an actual Purple Wonder strawberry, you might be disappointed with the results when/if they germinate and begin producing strawberries. You can learn about how to start the seeds here. Good luck!
Ric
I am looking for crowns to plant in south louisiana last year I got plants from Landry poche farms & even with the extremely cold weather I did well I was sick in September. So I miss getting my crowns can u find me some crowns I don’t the variety name but I was very satisfied with there crowns I need about 1500 please.
Mr. Strawberry
Ric,
You can find the recommended varieties for Louisiana here, and you can order from any of these suppliers, as availability allows. Good luck!
Wahab ghobashi
What is the average periods from planting a seedling to beginning of flowering? Is there any limitation to storing plants in the fridge during winter for planting in spring? Thank you for the info.
Mr. Strawberry
Wahab ghobashi,
If the seed is planted in the spring, the earliest you should expect fruit is the following spring. You do need to keep plants ventilated and prevent mold-inducing conditions. Storing them in the refrigerator can be done, but not easily. Here is some information about overwintering. Good luck!
Michael
You did not mention Marshalls. There out of production but have a large history. I use to pick them as a kid and they were the best, did not make much money when picking them. And I have heard of someone in Scappoose, Oregon growing them.
Mr. Strawberry
Michael,
Thanks for the tip!
Yahya Awang
Thanks for the answer.
I noticed that some people claimed that they were conducting some experiments on strawberry using a variety so-called Camaroga. They claimed Camaroga is Dutch variety, with cylindrical and maroon colored fruits.
Mr. Strawberry
Yahya Awang,
Thanks for the information! If you find any links to the research, send them this way!
Yahya Awang
Is there any strawberry variety by the name of Camaroga. If yes, what is the prominent characteristics of the variety?
Thanks.
Yahya
Mr. Strawberry
Yahya Awang,
No, there is not a Camaroga variety, but there is a popular variety called Camarosa. Maybe that is what you are looking for?
Christine M
Hello Mr. Strawberry!
I just found your site and I’m very happy that I did.
I am in NJ and I bought Quinalt strawberries from a local garden center. I don’t see them as recommended for my state according to the guide.
is there a reason for this?
(the plants are doing great – just very small berries and low production so far).
Thanks!
Mr. Strawberry
Christine M,
Usually there is a bit of difference between the recommended varieties (which usually are published by your state’s Agricultural Extension Service) and what is available in local stores. Quinault is fairly well-adapted variety, so you should do ok with that one, even if it is not as highly recommended for your area as other varieties are. Good luck!
Barbara Wollman
Didn’t see Shuksan on your list.
Mr. Strawberry
Barbara Wollman,
My apologies! You can find more information on Shuksan by clicking the links available here. Thanks!
Nils H. Dahlberg
Someone here who know someone who have Alaska Pioneer..? tasted it 30 years ago, but both mice and moose love them too so now they are gone..sadly.. Tasted like wild ones, but grew big..
Mr. Strawberry
Nils H. Dahlberg,
I am not aware of any source for Alaska Pioneer strawberry plants. If you find one, do let me know!
Yadira Rodriguez
Hi!!! Love this page!! I was wondering.. what type of strawberry does driscolls company sells??? Love this kind. I find them sweet.
Mr. Strawberry
Yadira Rodriquez,
Thanks! Driscolls rotates strawberry varieties according to what is in season, I believe. This page may or may not help. To find out for sure which variety is in the packages you buy, you’ll probably have to contact the company directly. If you find a definitive answer, let me know! And, good luck!
theresa prentice
I’m looking for a very dark very sweet medium-sized strawberry. These berries that are in stores around the country are too big and have no flavor they are not sweet at all. What strawberry plant species produces very dark medium size berries that are very sweet?
Mr. Strawberry
theresa prentice,
You may want to try the Purple Wonder variety. Good luck!
Carolyn
I am looking for a sweet strawberry, the ones I had last were so sour you had to add some much sugar and smash them to get the sugar in. Thank You
Mr. Strawberry
Carolyn,
Yikes! Those must have been some pucker-producing berries! Most of the modern varieties are quite sweet IF you grow them as you should and let them ripen fully. The number one cause for over-tartness or lack of sweetness is picking them too early. But who wants to wait!!! Still, for the best flavor, they need to be fully ripe. Good luck this next go around!
Polly
Can anyone give me any kind of information on Sequoia and Éclair strawberries?
Straw Berry
Polly,
If you go to the directory where all the available strawberry varieties for sale are listed, you can click on your desired variety and learn about each one from the businesses that sell them. Just click on the name of the variety you are interested in from amongst the alphabetized links in the table, and it will take you directly to the suppliers who offer that variety. Then, just click through each of those links to learn about the characteristics for the ones you are considering. The main directory is here. Or, jump straight to Eclair and Sequoia. Good luck!
Clancy McClaren
I am looking for fairfax strawberry plants
Straw Berry
Clancy McClaren,
Unfortunately, I am not aware of any current supplier of Fairfax strawberry plants. They used to be very popular, and a lot of the modern varieties that are available today have Fairfax genetics in their lineage. However, Fairfax fell out of favor a few decades back, and the newer varieties have taken their place. From what I have heard, you might be able to get plant material from Washington State from a state-run genetic reservoir, but that is the only place of which I am aware where Fairfax is still known to be available. If you discover another source, please do let me know, and I will update this site accordingly! Good luck!
Fred Wilson
Hey guys for those who live in tropical climates I’ve found eversweet to be a suitable candidate. Its grows fairly easy from seeds and thrives in hanging pots or containers.
Steven Gachie
Invaluable info you’ve got in here! Congrats.
I would like to grow the strawberries that are mainly found in Portugal and Spain. Which cultivars would you recommend for the conditions in Kenya (tropical with sufficient water).
Regards,
Steve.
Mr. Strawberry
Steven Gachie,
Thanks, I’m glad you have found the site helpful! As to which varieties will do well in Kenya, I’m afraid there may not be any that do well there. Strawberries are temperate by nature, and they struggle to thrive in tropical heat, even with irrigation. If you are set on trying, I’d recommend trying Chandler or another more heat-tolerant variety. Good luck!
Anthony Weru
What variety would u recommend here in Kenya?I’ve grown chandler variety and we receive sunlight 12hrs all yr round how do I expect the yield to be or how long will I harvest now that they have started bearing flowers and fruits ?
Mr. Strawberry
Anthony Weru,
I am not very familiar with the climate in Kenya, but I would assume that it is hot. Strawberries do best in temperate climates, and can have much trouble producing well (or even surviving) in very hot or tropical climates. Chandler is probably as good a variety as any for you location. If you plant in the fall, you can harvest next spring in temperate climates. Good luck!
An Vuong
Hi,
I want to know the diffirences between bare root plant, plant, bundle and runner. What kind of them that I should buy?
Mr. Strawberry
An Vuong,
Bare root plants are strawberry plants that are shipped without dirt on their roots. They are typically the least expensive. They are usually stored by the retailer or producer in a freezer to induce dormancy, shipped in a dormant state, and need to be planted right away upon arrival. The other main type of plants available commercially are the plug plants. These are produced from rhizomal division or tissue culture or from runner plants. They arrive in soil or other growth medium and are actively growing when they get to you. The also should be planted sooner rather than later, but can stay in their plug trays for a while until you are able to plant them. Plug plants typically have a better survival rate and are more vigorous quicker. I personally prefer plug plants, but both are a good option, and many varieties are only available in the bare root form from suppliers. Good luck!
Chrystle
Hello all,
I’m trying to find out more about strawberries with berries (green, yellow, white, “purple”) and flowers (pink, yellow) of different colours. Does anyone know where I can find more information about them or where to buy them? I’ve also heard about black strawberries but do not trust them. Are they real?
Thanks,
Chrystle
Mr. Strawberry
Chrystle,
As of now, there are no naturally-grown strawberries that are black. Many of the F1 hybrids produce pink to deep red flowers. You can buy the purple strawberries, red/yellow/white strawberries, and the ones with red flowers here: buy strawberries. Good luck!
Dllona Clendenen
Back in the 1950’s we had 1/4 acre in strawberries. They were Premier plants. They were delicious! But they were also delicate. They had to be eaten or put up the day picked or they would rot. There was no hard core; they were tender and juicy. I don’t think it is just a precious childhood memory; they were the best. Do we have anything like them today?
Mr. Strawberry
Dllona Clendenen,
The characteristic you mention (delicate, easy to damage) is considered undesirable by most folks. So, the older cultivars have been replaced by newer selected varieties that are more durable. If the delicate-ness is a trait you find appealing, you might want to try the Pineberry. It is easily damaged as well, but is also somewhat of a novelty for obvious reasons.
David Baker
I have a dilemma. I made some cuttings from a friend’s strawberry patch about 14 years ago. Their patch produced fruit prolifically. When my plants matured, they were all sterile and just produced runners and more plants, but no flowers or fruit. Last year I had one blossom early in the spring, but no fruit. Could you explain why my runner starts from fruit bearing plants are sterile?
Mr. Strawberry
David Baker,
This post might be helpful for you: Why Strawberry Plants Don’t Produce Strawberries. Good luck!
Lorraine
We live in Virginia near the ocean. So we have alot of humidity year round and plenty of wind. I am interested in growing enough strawberries so I can do some canning along with the fresh eating and cooking with. It is a Loved fruit in our home and we usually go up to a strawberry farm in Maryland to pick every year. I am interested in a large berry with plenty of natural sweetness. Large production of fruit. I would love to have what they grow but they will not tell us what the breed is. They are Huge and very sweet. Delicious! And obviously likes our environment here. Grows without any problems up there. Some of the berries, like 1/4 of them, are oddly shaped. The larger the odder the shape. I have been told by a few friends that have tried the ozarks, not to bother because they are nothing like the farms. Not sweet enough and Not large. Any suggestions of a good breed to start with here?
Thanks.
Ashley
I live in Minnesota but recently took a road trip with a full mobile garden that I care for. I purchased Sweet Charlie, and 2 other kinds prior to the trip and started them indoors. Of all these plants the Sweet Charlie endured all. Freezing temperatures in Colorado, dryness and heat in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, it lived on through the climate changes all the way to the Mexico border and to the pacific and back. It even healed after an accidental over feeding which caused severe burning. And in all this 6 month timeframe it produced 4 runners, and is now blooming for a second time. Sweet Charlie will survive!
I am now ready to find a new plant that will produce medium to large fruit, can produce fruit more than once a year and produces a fair amount of runners. Any suggestions? I will be growing in a controlled environment.
Mr. Strawberry
Ashley,
Ozark Beauty should do well for what you are wanting. Good luck!
Allison
I am interested in growing strawberries. I have no experience with growing strawberries and would like info about what day neutral strawberry would be best for growing in Mississippi. From what I have read, day neutral do not like glaring heat and the constant sunshine. I would like to plant in a container on my porch. My front porch gets about 6 hours of full morning sun and is in the shade the rest of the day. I would prefer a day neutral strawberry that will produce all summer because my toddler LOVES strawberries and I am hoping that by having our own strawberries we will save a little money at the grocery store.
Mr. Strawberry
Allison,
You are correct about the day neutrals and heat, in general. However, there are a couple of varieties that should do well where you are. Two of the best day neutral varieties are Tribute and https://strawberryplants.org/buy-strawberry-plants/#tristar. Both are recommended for your state. If you want other varieties that should do well in Missouri, you can find them here: Recommended Strawberries for Missouri. Good luck!
sha long
i have some strawberries they don’
t do very well. I live in Alabama. should they have full sun and what kind should i try? thank you for you time, happy planting !
Mr. Strawberry
sha long,
Unfortunately, Alabama can be quite hot. Strawberries prefer cooler weather. You might want to try a variety like Chandler that is a bit more heat tolerant than many of the others. Good luck!
pep
where can I buy camarosa plants? What other varieties are used to produce those huge long stem strawberries in california, and where can I get them?
Thanks
PEP
Mr. Strawberry
pep,
You can get Camarosa and many others here: Buy Strawberry Plants.
Marsha
I am looking for the best Strawberry Plant for West Central Illinois. I would rather they are not too small, medium size and flavorful. What should I plant?
Mr. Strawberry
Marsha,
You might want to try Honeoye. Good luck!
SandyL
I am actually looking for a strawberry mystery. I read about a native South American strawberry that was a) large, b) separate male and female plants and c) ‘fuzzy’. It was also apparently very flavorful.
F. Chiloensis does not fit the physical description. It was allegedly taken to Spain, however because the early conquistadors did not know about male/female plants, did not produce. I have an interest in growing historic fruits, so any assistance you can render me would be appreciated.
Mr. Strawberry
SandyL,
I’m very sorry, but I am not aware of any such strawberry either. If you do solve your mystery and find such a variety, please do let me know! Good luck on your quest!
Sohail
Hello
My cousin need some of the strawberries plants with the name CANENO REIL AND JAVEL, but i cant find these names on internet. Can you help me that either these are the correct names and can i get it in UK?
Thnaks
Mr. Strawberry
Sohail,
I’m not sure, but the first variety is probably intended to be Camino Real, and the second may be either Hapil or Aromel. Hapil and Aromel should be available in the UK, but Camino Real might be more difficult for you to obtain there. Good luck!
Gerry
I live in the caribbean, so we have a tropical climate. Can i grow strawberries here commecially, and what varieties would be best?
Mr. Strawberry
Gerry,
Strawberries do not do well in tropical climates. They are temperate plants. The cost of climate control in a tropical setting would likely be prohibitive to generating any profit from your endeavor. So, I wouldn’t recommend trying to grow commercially in your location.
Lauren
I’m looking to start growing some of my own fruits here in Southern California and I’ve been looking at all the different types of strawberries. While I was on Amazon, I stumbled across some Black Strawberries, do these actually exist? If so, I’d love to try them.
Mr. Strawberry
Lauren,
There are no black strawberries available at this time. The closest thing to a black strawberry that is currently available anywhere is Burpee’s Purple Wonder strawberry. There are, however, other unique strawberries. For example, the Pineberry is becoming much more popular as are some of the other white strawberries.
Penelope
Hi,
I’m looking for the name of the strawberry that is black/purple in colour and where I can buy it seeds.
Thanks
Mr. Strawberry
Penelope,
That would be the new Purple Wonder strawberry. Click here for details and where to buy: Purple Wonder Strawberries.
alan
I live on an island in the baltic sea. my strawbs are massive producers and spread like hell. Began with 15 plants three years ago in about 8 sq meters and now have to transfer to 24 sq meters. Can I use sea weed as a fertilizer, and add sand????
Mr. Strawberry
alan,
Yes, you can use seaweed fertilizer. And, some sand is appropriate, but be careful about adding too much. I’d recommend reviewing the information on the Growing Strawberries reference page. Good luck!
shirley
I planted my King Kong strawberrys about the third week of May. I have huge plants and a lot of runners BUT no flowers. Why.
Mr. Strawberry
shirley,
It is not that uncommon for strawberry plants to skip setting their flowers during the first year (in fact, should flowers pop up, you should actually snip them off during the first year (if planted in the spring). See the Growing Strawberries reference page for more details on how to grow yours successfully. Also, see this post for possible reasons you aren’t getting flowers/strawberries: Strawberry Plants Producing Runners but no Strawberries. Good luck!
Barry
hi, i was just wondering how you can tell which type your strawberry plant is because i bought my strawberry plant at random in a gardening centre here in the UK and don’t exactly know what type it is?
Mr. Strawberry
Barry,
It is near to impossible to determine which variety you have if you didn’t get the information from the store when you purchased your plant. You can probably deduce which overall type you have based on the information on this page, but the exact variety probably won’t be able to be determined.
Mark
We have 3 strawberry plants that we didn’t plant. Our neighbor has some so birds may have seeded our veggie garden. We have a huge(18+” tall) plant that is covered with little yellow flowers but has not produced a single strawberry. It also has monster runners and seems bound to overtake the entire garden if intervention is withheld. The other 2 are significantly smaller. Are there plants that look like strawberries but aren’t?
I read that the first season is often fruitless.
Mr. Strawberry
Mark,
Unfortunately, you have some weeds. The yellow-flowered strawberry-like plants are a Potentilla species. They are quite invasive and will take over your entire garden eventually. I’d recommend rooting them out.
Lauren
Hi,
When I was in Aix-en-Provence, France I bought amazing strawberries at farmer’s markets (small, sweet and very flavorful). Do you have any idea what kind they could have been and if I can find them in the US? Thanks!
Mr. Strawberry
Lauren,
Most likely, they were Alpine strawberries.
Mylene
Hi,
I am looking for the sweetest possible variety of strawberries. I will use them to make fruit bases popsicle. I want to buy from Canada or US. What variety do you recommend?
Mr. Strawberry
Mylene,
If taste and aroma are your primary concerns, go with an Alpine variety. This one is excellent. Good luck!
Wayne Jenkins
Mr. Strawberry,
Northeaster is absolutely my favorite variety. However, the nursery from which I get my plants doesn’t carry them anymore and I have been unsuccessful so far in finding an alternate supplier. Can you help me find a place that sells Northeasters.
Much appreciated.
Wayne
Mr. Strawberry
Wayne,
No problem at all: Burpee sells them.
larry
Mr. Strawberry, I live in Central NY and am looking to grow commercial greenhouse strawberries for the off season. I have four children and I am looking for a profitable way to provide a learning experience for them. My plan is to do vertical hydroponics to maximize space and provide a different viewpoint to traditional growing. My questions are: Is it possible to get 8-10 months of continuous production from strawberries? What berries do you recommend for 8-10 months of continuous commercial production? The names that I am looking at are Seascape, Tristar, and Ozark.
I am new to this whole concept (strawberries and hydroponics) and am looking forward to the learning experience with my children.
Thanks for the site. It has been very helpful so far.
Mr. Strawberry
larry,
You can get extended production out of strawberry plants as long as you maintain the optimal growing conditions. With outdoor plantings, this is, of course, impossible. With indoor or climate-controlled hydroponic systems, however, you can keep certain varieties producing. Of the three you mentioned, I would select Tristar (Tribute is also a good variety for hydroponic systems). These two (or any other day-neutral variety) is by far the best choice for extended production like you mention. By all means, do NOT pick a June-bearing variety. June-bearers do well if you want the biggest berries, but they set one large harvest and only a few stragglers after that. You can get multiple harvests with everbearers, but true day-neutrals will give you constant production (albeit with smaller and fewer overall berries). But, if you want constant production, I’d recommend either Tribute or Tristar as mentioned and linked above. Do remember that extending the growing season will burn out your plants sooner than shorter growing seasons with seasonal dormancy. Good luck! Keep me posted on how things go.
Ana
Hello, Im new to this site, i dont know if this is listed anywhere, but I would like to start growing strawberries this year. I bought June everbearers (roots), and I bought some strawberry plants from a nursery. Only problem is I do not have a yard, I have a balcony only, I have no clue how I should plant them!
Mr. Strawberry
Ana,
Start here: Growing Strawberries. Good luck!
doris
Will you ever sell Fairfax strawberry plants?
Mr. Strawberry
doris,
Ahhh, the legendary Fairfax strawberry cultivar. To answer your question, I have no plans to sell Fairfax strawberry plants or any other strawberry plants. My mission is to spread the passion for growing and consuming the delightful strawberry, and I have no plans of branching out into the nursery business. There are already a host of entities from which you may Buy Strawberries. Unfortunately, however, I know of none who actually offer Fairfax plants for sale. Fairfax has long been touted as having some of the best-tasting fruit of all time. However, the plants themselves went out of vogue many years back, and I know of no current retailers who offer them for sale. I get requests for them on a regular basis, so if you hear that they are still available somewhere, please do let me know!
Eric
I want to try and grow the tristar variety this year. I have never grown any strawberries before. As I live in TN, I believe this is a good variety to try. Is pine straw a good thing to put in the beds and what type of fertilizer if any should I use? How far should they be spaced? BTW I love the site and I can’t wait to grow some berries!
Mr. Strawberry
Eric,
I’m glad you’ve taken the plunge and started growing strawberries! Tristar should do well for you and, if cared for properly, will produce this year as a day-neutral variety. Of course, you can expect even bigger harvests next year and subsequent years. Pine straw is an acceptable mulch in a pinch, but hay straw is better, and spacing depends on which type of planting system you are going to use. The matted row system is probably the easiest and most commonly used. For more on how to be successful with strawberries, be sure to read through the main guide here: Growing Strawberries. Good luck!
Edwiena Wyatt
i live in central mo. i picked ozark beauty, do they give tons of runners?
which way is best for sale: dry root, how many per bundle n how much? or potted?
thank you,
Edwiena
Mr. Strawberry
Edwiena,
Ozark Beauty is a good choice. They do produce runners. If you are planning on planting several plants, it is less expensive to purchase the bare-root plants. You can buy them from these retailers: Ozark Beauty.
Audrey
In your opinion, what are the top five best tasting strawberry varieties? I have read that the wild strawberries have the best flavor but what about their texture and juiciness? I would like to grow a strawberry that is both flavorful and juicy.
Mr. Strawberry
Audrey,
If flavor and juicy are your requirements, the wild-type strawberries are definitely for you. Be advised, however, that the drawbacks are that the plants are less-productive and the strawberries smaller. I would venture that Alpine strawberries would be a good fit for you!
Benjamin Weiner
Mr. Strawberry,
Thanks for this great site. We just bought a farm in Western Massachusetts this fall, which had a good-sized strawberry field already planted, last year. Never having grown strawberries before, and not knowing much about them, I just let them be. So now it’s an up-and-down winter, with mild stretches followed by frigid days, and very inconsistent snow-cover, and, of course, the plants aren’t mulched at all, because I only just learned that was the thing to do.
I’m wondering what I can expect from these plants come spring, given the lack of cover. The previous owner planted four varieties, hoping for fruit succession throughout the season: Annapolis, Honeoye, Idea, Eros. He said only the first two varieties really produced well.
Anyhow, any advice or reassurance would be welcome. I can also take crushing bad news… 😉
best wishes,
Ben
Mr. Strawberry
Ben,
The two main problems you could encounter are cold injury and problems caused by extended soggy conditions that can rot the plants. If the plants haven’t been damaged by the cold (and there is a good chance they will do fine if it hasn’t gotten very, very frigid), you can expect them to pop right up in late winter this year. As for more specific advice, check the information and links on the Growing Strawberries page for a plethora of it! Good luck!
Ron
Hi,
First, great site…tons of good information here. :=)
I live in Northern Virginia, and would like to grow Delmarvel. Many of the nurseries have now put up their ordering pages for spring plant shipments, but I can’t seem to find a single nursery who sells Delmarvel plants. Any hints or recommendations?
Thx
Mr. Strawberry
Ron,
Thanks for the compliment, and thanks for visiting the site! Delmarvel, though a good variety, has fallen out of favor with many growers since its heyday. Now, to my knowledge, none of the large plant stock suppliers sell it. Your best bet if you are set on that particular variety is to comb through the phone book calling all the nurseries and asking if they have any Delmarvel for sale. Or, you can find a good substitute relatively easily by browsing the Buy Strawberry Plants reference page. Good luck!
sanjay jhaveri
We require more information on white straberries and would like to know who will supply seeds or runners of white.
Mr. Strawberry
sanjay,
The information you requested is available here: White Strawberries. Also, that page links to retailers of the strawberries.
Patrick Kirchner
Mr. Strawberry,
I’m using an aeroponic system so the roots are never left soaking in water. They are sprayed with water every few minutes which then drains away. The root crown is well above the water and stays dry all the time and I’m using a very bright 600Watt bulb. I think I’ll order some Tribute or Tristars per your suggestion.
Thanks Mr. Strawberry!
Patrick.
Patrick Kirchner
Hello,
I’ve been growing 18 Fern strawberries hydroponically for a while now but I’m starting to think that Fern wasn’t the best choice in the day-neutral category. I’ve struggled with rot and leaf issues. Since I’ll do my best to control the environmental conditions and nutrients, would the best choice be a variety most resistant to disease? Looks like Albion are resistant to to verticillium wilt and various rots but maybe don’t produce as well as Evie2? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Patrick.
Mr. Strawberry
Patrick,
Depending on your setup, any given day-neutral may perform better than any other. It can be difficult to grow strawberries hydroponically due to constant root saturation and the necessity to keep the crown appropriately elevated and not submerged. Appropriate lighting is also an absolute, and I’m sure you know all about that already. If you are going to try again, I’d recommend trying Tribute or Tristar. Both are some of the most successful commercial day-neutrals year after year, in part because they are fairly hardy. Good luck!
July Libert
Hi. I am living in Guadeloupe island French West Indies. I would like to know what is the best strawberry variety for tropical climate?
Mr. Strawberry
July,
Unfortunately, strawberries are temperate plants and do not do well in tropical climates, for the most part (some can be grown at elevation in tropical latitudes). Therefore, there isn’t really a best strawberry variety for tropical climates. Both the heat and humidity make thriving nearly impossible for strawberry plants, but it can’t hurt to try. The varieties mentioned in the Zone 9 Strawberries post might fare better than others, if you can obtain them. Good luck!
larry hancock
What strawberries would you reccommend for a greenhouse? Thank you.
Mr. Strawberry
larry,
It depends on your growing environment and climate. Usually, Chandler strawberries are a good choice.
Irina
I would be grateful if someone can help me.
I am new to this and want to plant some strawberry seeds. I want to attempt planting Day neutral strawberry variety. Can someone recommend the best type of this partucalr variety. I have heard that Evie 3 is the latest, is that correct?
Thank you for your help.
Mr. Strawberry
Irina,
You can use the sortable table above on this page to sort the varieties according to each of the headings. Doing that might give you a better idea of the options available to you. Evie is a good day-neutral variety, but your climate will play a significant role in determining which ones will do best for you. The three that are probably most readily adapted to a broad variety of climatic conditions are Tribute, Tristar, and Seascape.
ALAN JONES
We tried a variety called Mesabi. HORRIBLE!!!! I am plowing them under next fall. Low plants, really miserable to pick, they seem to burrow into the ground. The berry is really sweet, like cotton candy, but they were so hard to get to market that we deemed them a waste of time and left them to rot.
Kelley
Hi – about 2 years ago we purchased 600 Everberring strawberry plants to start our own little pick you own type business. I ended up just using them to freeze and can, and share so far. We got these from Gurneys, and the first year I really didn’t know much and they overtook so quickly that we didn’t get too much, even after picking the first flowers, we ended up with the mold issues and spots. This past April I said I was going to do much better and have, however I am still not quite sure the best approach to make sure I get another great crop at the end of the summer, and hopefully some in between then and now. My first crop was pretty good, however I didn’t get them thinned out in time for the best production. When is the best time to get them prepared before the end of May, and how far apart once grown should the rows be and kept. I keep reading that Everbears don’t have many runners, but mine seem to multiply like rabbits! We originally wanted to grow organic, but found quickly thats almost impossible. What do you suggest the best way to fertilize and when? I know its a lot of questions at once, but I have friends coming over to help weed in hopes of getting another great crop and I want to make sure I am not missing something. Thanks – Kelley
Mr. Strawberry
Kelley,
No problem at all! See these pages for the answers you seek:
Growing Strawberries
Renovating Strawberries
Strawberry Plant
mark
Hi I found some strawberries growing in my lawn and they have yellow flowers. I have planted some in tubs they have very small berries and loads of runners any idea what they are, there seems to be loads of flowers as well attached to the runners.
Mr. Strawberry
mark,
Unfortunately, your yard strawberries are most likely the invasive weed most commonly called the “Mock Strawberry.” Its scientific name is Potentilla indica (although it used to be classified within the genus Duchesnea). The berries do not taste very good at all as they have very little flavor and can be somewhat dry (but they are edible). The yellow flowers are the tip-off. True strawberries don’t have yellow flowers. The profligate weed does. Very sorry!
Jaqi
Thank you very very much for all of your input. I would like to get your address, so that after we make this wine, we can send you a bottle. Thank you again!!!
Jaqi
Hi, I work at a winery in California and the owner/winemaker and I are very interested in making a Strawberry Wine. My family has strawberries growing on their land right now, I talked to the crop manager and he said he had no idea which strawberry would yield the best fruit for wine making. We have looked through different books and it doesn’t say either. I am not looking to make a syrup wine and if I need to blend the strawberries with one of our other varietals then I will do so. Just wanted to know which strawberry plant would be best. Thank you 🙂
Mr. Strawberry
Jaqi,
As I’m sure you know, not all grapes are created equal when it comes to making wines. The great thing about strawberries is that most have a relatively high sugar content, and most do relatively well for making strawberry wine. However, if you are looking to make a preeminent dessert wine, no strawberries compare to the two wild-type strawberries: Fragaria virginiana and Fragaria vesca (aka Alpine strawberries). You can find these plants for sale here and here. Each wild strawberry packs a truly intense flavor and aroma, and, if you can grow enough of them, make exquisite wines. They are small, however, and the plants produce a relatively small yield. An intermediary that is also good for wine (and most commonly used for such a purpose in Europe) is the aromatic Mara des Bois. Since you work at a winery, my assumption is that the owner is likely looking to produce the highest quality largest quantity at the lowest price in order to have a product people will enjoy AND that will allow the venture to be profitable. For that, most June-bearing varieties will suffice. The varieties that are traditionally used with great success in making strawberry wine are Albritton, Cardinal, Dunlap, Earliglow, Sparkle, and Sweet Charlie [Empire and Fletcher are also recommended by Lewis Hill, but those cultivars may be more difficult to obtain].
josephine de la rosa
I tasted in France a variety called GARRIGUETTE
Are they available here and what is the name?
thks
Mr. Strawberry
josephine,
I am not aware of any sellers in the United States. All of the sellers that I am aware of are here: Gariguette
Harry B. Williams
What’s up with the methyl iodide in California? What does it do? I know it’s a replacement for a now banned pesticide, but exactly what purpose does it serve. What happens to the availability of strawberries if it isn’t used? Is there another product available.
Mr. Strawberry
Harry,
Methyl iodide replaced methyl bromide as the soil fumigant of choice (since the methyl bromide was banned). It serves to sterilize the soil so that fungi are not present to subsequently infect strawberry plants. If it isn’t used, the commercial strawberry farmers run the risk of losing part of their crop to disease. If fungus claims a large number of strawberries, availability likely won’t change significantly. However, the price will likely climb significantly as the strawberries will have to be shipped longer distances from other places.
Dick Mellon
Thanks for your website.
I’m at 4,500 feet elevation in the strawberry growing region of the Philippines (La Trinidad, Benguet.) I have not eaten a sweet strawberry here yet. I have tried the conventional as well as the organic strawberries and have been equally disappointed. I will be making an inquiry with the growers as to what variety they have been growing. I hope to get to the root of the problem and produce a berry with sugar content.
My comment in reply to Richard from the Philippines:
I have been able to import seeds without a problem although a permit and a certification appears to be required. Plants also require a permit from:
Chief, Plant Quarantine Service
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
692 San Andres
Malate, Manila
Republic of the Philippines
Telephone: 0063 2 524 2812 or 523 9132
Fax: 0063 2 521 7650
Email: [email protected] or
[email protected] Tel: 0063 2 4040409
So, you may need a permit from the above, as well as a certification from whoever is sending the seeds or plants stating that there are no bugs.
Gerard Caron
What an interesting site. I am not clear on your descriptions of June bearing/shortday ? June bearing happens to be during the longest day of the year while shortday descrtiption is used for winter strawberries mainly grown in Florida.
Mr. Strawberry
Gerard,
June-bearing strawberries are generally considered to be the type of strawberry plants that produce one crop of large strawberries per year. This was traditionally a late May to early June occurrence in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere where strawberries are grown. However, as the strawberry industry developed and strawberry cultivars were refined through breeding programs and selection, several varieties proved to grow quite well with fewer daylight hours. They were still considered June-bearers due to their traditional production characteristics, but due to the fact that they were able to be grown during seasons with less daylight (namely winter), they earned a new moniker: short-day. So, the varieties that do well in Florida and California during the winter months are called short-day June-bearing strawberries, even though they are producing strawberries outside of the months of May/June.
Sam Vigue
There’s a guy I know who has some strawberry plants that a friend gave him. We are trying to figure out what kind of strawberry they are. The guy that gave them away says he knows what they are, but says he’s sworn to secrecy. Do you have any idea how I might go about figuring out what they are. This guy says ther’e the biggest and sweetest berry, but they are really rare and not available commercially.
Mr. Strawberry
Sam,
Without any more information than that, it is impossible to figure out what variety he has unless you swipe a sample and run very expensive genetic analysis on it (not recommended). And, unless he has the legendary Fairfax strawberry variety, he’s likely blowing smoke about the rarity and commercial unavailability.
John
I have heard of single season june bearing plants..from ca..I was told no need to cover and cheap enough to plow under old crop and replant winter squash..we are taking over the family farm looking for alternatives in farming never did strawberrys
Richard
Hi,
I am interested in Strawberry varieties which are most suitable for growing in tropical climates…particuarly the Philippines..
So far i have found out the following are perhaps suitable….
Red Gauntlet
Tioga
Cambridge
Turft
However i struggle to find much more about these, especially where to get the seeds from..
Thanks,
Richard
Mr. Strawberry
Richard,
Just about all strawberry varieties do better in temperate climates rather than tropical ones, unless they are grown at altitudes where it is cooler. Though the plants will likely grow with appropriate soil, water, and attention, you may want to read about the most common reasons why Strawberry Plants Don’t Produce Strawberries. Additionally, most modern Fragaria x ananassa garden strawberry varieties won’t grow true from seed as discussed on the Strawberry Seeds page. To find strawberry seeds, you can visit the directory of Strawberry Seeds for Sale. To find strawberry plant varieties, you can visit the directory of suppliers who offer Strawberry Plants for Sale. Hope that helps!
Liz Miller
I have an everbearing strawberry plant called sonata, I planted the plant in May, in its own box and gave it the care and attention it needed, but all ive seem to have got from this plant was runners and roots and no strawberries.
Where am i going wrong?.
the plant is very healthy and has no dieseases.
Mr. Strawberry
Liz,
Thanks for visiting Strawberry Plants .org! I think the main problem is that the strawberry cultivar ‘Sonata’ is not actually an everbearer. It is a midseason June-bearer. June-bearers planted in May might not fruit at all in year one (and probably shouldn’t – see the Growing Strawberries page), but they most certainly will produce a lot of runners. Next year, however, you can expect a bountiful harvest as long as appropriate care is continued. For other common problems that can cause strawberry plants to lack strawberries, click here: Strawberry Plants Aren’t Producing Strawberries. I hope that helps!
Calvin Messing
We were recently in Germany and picked and ate fresh strawberries. The berries were similar to what we grow here (Michigan – Sparkle variety) but not the same. The taste was a little different and the berries were very sweet, much sweeter than anything tasted in the US. They also seemed very soft and fragile – but very sweet. We were in southwestern Germany, near Ludwigshafen. Can you identify the probable variety? Can they be grown in Michigan?
The berries looked a little like wild strawberries but were as big as or bigger than the Sparkle variety.
Mr. Strawberry
Calvin,
Thanks for stopping by! The strawberries you found in Germany would likely grow here as well, although possibly not optimally. As many of the commercial varieties have been bred to increase the firmness, my guess is that the softer, sweet strawberries you had may have been everbearers or alpine strawberries. One of the commonly grown varieties is Baron Solemacher. Other possibilities are Macherauchs Dauerernte, Ada Herzberg, Alpine Riigen, St. Jean, Herzbergs Triumph, or Hummi Trisca.
Interestingly, a lot of the strawberry plants you will find in various countries are somewhat restricted by import/export policies. As such, it can be difficult getting European strawberry varieties into the USA. But, good luck on your quest!