Description

Full sun, Zone 3

Fragaria x ‘Cavendish’

Pot size: 3.5″

Part of “June Bearing” strawberries. June bearers are classified as being strawberries that produce a single, large crop/year and during a 2-3 period in the Spring. They produce a single flush of flowers and have many runners.

Originated in Nova Scotia, and is a hybrid breed. Bred for its winter hardiness and large sized berries. The Cavendish strawberry is large cherry red, and have a sweet taste with a firm texture. Most often eaten fresh, or used in baking and preserves. The plant is highly resistant to red stele and has some resistance to Verticillium wilt.

Drought tolerant, can be planted in a hanging basket or container too.  It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This is a self-pollinating variety, so it doesn’t require a second plant nearby to set fruit. Cavendish Strawberry is a good choice for the edible garden, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. Does best in average to well-drained moist soil, but will not tolerate standing water.