What Type of Strawberry Plant to Choose?
When shopping for strawberry plants, it is typically better to purchase one from your local nursery. This will ensure the plant you select is well suited to your climate. There are three types of strawberry plants, and all require the same basic care. • June Bearing strawberries produce an abundant crop of large berries once each year, usually in June. • Everbearing varieties produce two to three smaller crops of fruit every year, although the quality of berry is often not as good as fruit produced by June Bearing plants. • Day Neutral strawberry plants produce berries throughout most of the growing season, but they are less tolerant of hot summers. Regardless of the type of strawberry plant you select, you must make certain it appears healthy, hardy, and shows no signs of disease. The first year’s goal is to establish your beds. In subsequent years, you can focus on improving your berry crop.
