Strawberry : Fresca Strawberries

The only variety that we know of to produce traditional, full-sized berries from seed, Fresca Strawberries are luscious, juicy and sweet. Bred in the US by one of the leading seed houses, this wonderful, new, everbearing variety is both early and long-blooming. It will produce delicious, firm, brilliant red berries all summer long. How can we avoid sounding like Bubba on Forrest Gump? You’ve got your strawberry soup, strawberry shortcake, strawberries and cream, strawberry bread, strawberry and rhubarb pie, strawberry jam, strawberry butter, strawberry trifle, strawberry ice cream, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry juice, strawberry wine punch, strawberry-ginger-orange compote, strawberry pina coladas, strawberry crepes with creme anglaise, Karen’s Strawberry Spinach Salad.... (OP.)

Rosaceae Fragaria x ananassa

This is an example of the timeline you would see based on your growing conditions.

Strawberry: Everbearing

Fresca Strawberries

Everbearing strawberries produce two to three harvests of fruit during their growing season, generally from June to August. They do not produce many runners.

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Basics

Ease of Growing: Easy
Grown as: Perennial
Growing Habit: -
Hardiness: Hardy

Strawberries are hardy during the Winter and can withstand frost. It is important to plant your berries in a place that is sheltered from Spring frosts, as strawberries become very tender once they blossom.
Crops: Spring Transplant, Fall Transplant
Growing Season: Short, Long
Cultivar Type: Early
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot

Strawberries love sunshine. They will tolerate moderate shade, but they produce significantly better when they are planted in an area that receives full daytime sun. Plants will tolerate frost, but should be protected before.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 55°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F

Strawberries are extremely adaptable and varieties have been developed for a very wide variety of growing conditions. You just have to find one that will do well in your climate.
Start Indoors: No
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cool, Warm, Hot)

Strawberries must have full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for maximum productivity and best flavor. They will tolerate some shade, but productivity will suffer.

Part shade (Warm, Hot)

In hot climates, strawberries will benefit from afternoon shade.
Water: Moderate

Strawberries must have a steady supply of water at all times, but especially during flowering and fruiting. Water is also very important in fall when next year's flower buds are developing. If they are dry at this time it can affect the following year's crop.

The plants should receive at least 1" of water per week, though of course the exact quantity needed will depend upon the growing conditions. Drip irrigation works best as it keeps leaves and fruit dry, which reduces the potential for serious fungus and disease problems.
Feeder: Heavy

Strawberries are fairly hungry plants and should be given plenty of nutrients (especially phosphorus and potassium) for maximum fruit production.
Suitability: Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost, Needs summer shade
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes

Strawberries are an excellent candidate for container growing, and will thrive in almost any size container so long as it drains well. Fill the container with a good, loamy potting mix and add fertilizer as necessary. Plant the strawberries so that the root is fully covered and the crown is just above the soil line.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Color: Red
Fruit Size: - "
Plant Height: 6.0 - 8.0"
Plant Diameter: 10.0 - 12.0"
Hardiness Zone: 4-10
Disease Resistance: -
Taste Profile: High-quality, very sweet berries.
Rotation Group: Perennial

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