Earliglow strawberries

This is probably the earliest cultivar to produce a harvest. It is an early-season June-bearing variety with high yields. It has sweet, medium-sized berries with firm flesh that holds up to processing and freezing. It’s a good option for beginners. Best in zones 4 to 8.

Sun Exposure

• full sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH

• 6.5 to 6.8

Hardiness Zones

• 4 to 8

Spacing

• 12-24 inches apart
• space rows 3-4 feet apart

Moisture

• 1 inch per week

Notes

• Cone-shaped berries
• Prostrate growth habit with a height of 12 inches and a spread of 24 to 36 inches
• Excellent resistance to red stele, a disease that appears in the northern U.S., and moderate resistance to root rot
• Has fragrant white flowers
• 500 chill hours required

Do you grow Earliglow strawberries? What do you like about them? Please tell us about your Earliglow strawberries.